WAUNAKEE, Wis – Under clear skies and a full moon, more than 50 members of the JASWI community gathered on September 26 for an outdoor movie night on the Asahi…
JEFFERSON, Wis – Kikkoman Foods, Inc. pulled out all the stops for the grand opening weekend for their new plant in Jefferson September 18-19th. Executive Director Kerry Clark and the…
EDGERTON, Wis – Over 70 people gathered in the historic Edgerton Public Library on September 18th to celebrate Japan-Wisconsin literary connections with JASWI’s second Library of Japan donation. The JASWI…
JEFFERSON, Wis – The wildfire smoke lifted from the Wisconsin skies, offering a perfect day for the second Kikkoman Cookout on July 18, 2026. Hundreds of people came out to…
MADISON, Wis — On April 22, JASWI hosted the UW–Japan Life Sciences Forum in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Thanks to everyone who joined us…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis — What if you could step into a dream world, meet people long gone, and revisit episodes and emotions from the past? The seemingly impossible comes alive…
Celebrating a year of bridging cultures and building community The 2025 JASWI Annual Report is now available – highlighting a transformational year in the Wisconsin – Japan relationship. Read reports…
MADISON – Peaceful Forest, led by world champion taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three sons, brought their powerful and passionate drumming to Madison’s First Unitarian Society Meeting House on Dec.…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On Dec. 13th, 2025, approximately 50 guests attended the event Wa! 和 Japanese Taiko Drum Performance and Tea Ceremony at Forage in downtown Eau Claire, WI.…
WAUNAKEE, Wis. — A Bōnenkai (Year-End Gathering) was held at Asahi Brewing in Waunakee, Wisconsin on Dec. 10, bringing together 85 attendees for an evening of celebration and connection. The…