The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JAS) will usher in the “Year of the Horse” with its 32nd annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the Wright Place in downtown Pensacola. Festivities will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will include performances by the popular Matsuriza taiko drummers,…
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida is thrilled to announce the return of HizashiCon, Pensacola’s celebration of Japanese anime, pop culture and music. Following the success of its inaugural year in 2024, HizashiCon 2025 promises to be bigger and even more exciting as part of the official lineup of Foo Foo Fest. The family-friendly convention…
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JAS) will usher in the “Year of the Snake” with its 31st annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Wright Place in downtown Pensacola. Festivities will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will include performances by the popular Matsuriza taiko drummers,…
Get ready for an electrifying weekend of Japanese anime and pop culture as HizashiCon makes its debut in Pensacola on Nov. 8 and 9, 2024. Hosted at the First United Methodist Church (6 E. Wright St.), this family-friendly convention is part of Foo Foo Fest 2024 and promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans…
Join us on March 30, 2024 in downtown Pensacola for a Japan-US Military Program (JUMP) that salutes the U.S. military in Japan. The program and reception will take place at the SCI Building, 220 W. Garden Street, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Speakers will include the Hon. Kazuhiro Nakai, Consul General of the Consulate…
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JAS) will usher in the “Year of the Dragon” with its 30th annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Sat., Jan. 20, 2024, at the Wright Place in Pensacola. Festivities will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will include performances by the popular Matsuriza taiko drummers, Japanese…
Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant culture of Japan at this year’s Japan Culture Day on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the University of West Florida’s Japan House (Building 71). This free event promises an exciting lineup of cultural activities, workshops, performances and displays for participants of all ages.…
All times approximate and subject to change. 12:05pm – Opening RemarksBill Cuilik, President, Japan-America Society of Northwest FloridaD.C. Reeves, Mayor, City of PensacolaKazuhiro Nakai, Consul General of the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami 12:20pm – Matsuriza Taiko Drum Performance 12:50pm – Judo DemonstrationPensacola Judo Training Center, Sensei Earl Wright 1:10pm – Japanese Children’s Group, “Yukiya…
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JAS) will usher in the “Year of the Rabbit” with its 29th annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Wright Place in Pensacola. Festivities will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will include performances by the popular Matsuriza taiko drummers from…
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida presents: The Seventh Annual Japan-U.S. Military Program: U.S.-Japan Cooperative Strategy for Ensuring Peace & Security Location: National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, FL Day and Time: Saturday, October 23, 2021 Registration Required (Free & Open to the Public) Please click here to register on Eventbrite. Please click here to view…
