Pottery: The Flame Speak
Join Masayoshi Shimizu from Wakayama to talk about wood-fired arts and gallery talk on his work currently displayed at the Switzer Gallery and Lamar Studio (PSC)!
Japanese New Year Celebration 2019
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida will usher in the “Year of the Boar” with its 25th annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Sat., Jan. 12, 2019, 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, martial arts demonstrations, traditional…
Update Gero Recovery Fund
The Board of Directors of the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JASNWFL) would like to thank everyone who supported the Gero Recovery Fund campaign. JASNWFL sent a total amount of $38,000 to Gero in September. The gift is deeply appreciated by the people of Gero and has been used for recovering from the disasters caused by…
JUMP 2018: Photos
Many thanks to everyone who came to this year’s JUMP event and who is helping everyday on promoting the US-Japan friendship through this wonderful encounters! Here is some photos of the even:
*UPDATED *Call for Donations to Assist Japanese Sister City After Flooding, Landslides
UPDATE: The campaign for donations to assist Japanese sister city is now closing. The total amount of the donations, as of September 7, is $12,306. The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida would like to thank everyone who kindly extended their support to our friends in Gero! The final amount that will be sent to…
Reception for our Sister City: POSTPONED!
ATTENTION: The Welcoming Reception scheduled on July 13 has been postponed due to the recent torrential rain that affected areas of western and central Japan. Gero, located in central Japan, has been severely impacted and the Mayor has decided to stay in Gero. Hope the people in Gero stay safe. When the reception is rescheduled, we…
Annual Meeting for Members!
Dear JAS Members, The Board of Directors of the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida invite you to attend its Annual Meeting and a reception that will be held on June 23, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the West Florida Public Libraries (239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL 32502). RSVP by June 19 by email…