JASGC News
You’ll also find news from our partners, publications, and information about our Japan-related cultural workshops. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate and share Japan’s rich culture within the Greater Cincinnati community.
JASGC’s Annual Bonnenkai 2023
On Friday, December 8, the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) hosted its annual Bonenkai 忘年会, a traditional Japanese year-end party, at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. Bonenkai, which literally translates to "forget-the-year-gathering," is a...
Ikebana for the Holiday Season 2023
Teruko Nesbitt of the JASGC presented "Ikebana for the Holiday Season" at the Harrison Branch Library on December 7th for 20 participants. Special thanks to Andrea Vetter, Lifelong Learning Specialist at the Cincinnati Public Library, for sharing photos with us and to...
Introduction to “The Way of Tea” Gallery
The "Way of Tea" event, hosted by JASGC and sponsored by P&G, successfully immersed participants in the Japanese tea ceremony. Attendees savored matcha, traditional sweets, and learned etiquette. One attendee remarked, "Your generous sharing of this beautiful...
The JASGC 35th Anniversary Annual Gala
The JASGC 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner was held on Thursday, October 12 at Hyde Park Golf & Country Club (Cincinnati). Master of Ceremonies Koji Sado (JASGC Board President) provided opening remarks, briefly tracing the history of JASGC from its inception in 1988...
JASGC 35th Annual Gala 2023 Gallery
Immerse yourself in the JASGC 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner through our gallery. This milestone event celebrated our 35 years of fostering Japan-Cincinnati connections.
JASGC Prepares to Welcome Toko Shiiki and Erik Santos for Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner
As we prepare to celebrate our 35th anniversary, the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) is thrilled to announce our upcoming Anniversary Gala Dinner. It will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Hyde Park Golf & Country...