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Peaceful Forest Taiko Drumming Performance 

By admin | January 28, 2026 | 0

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.…

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Drums, Tea, and Harmony: “Wa! 和” Brings Japanese Taiko and Tradition to Downtown Eau Claire

By Keiko Morikawa | January 5, 2026

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.…

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Bōnenkai Celebration Highlights Japan–Wisconsin Ties at Asahi Brewing

By Joe Bachman | December 23, 2025

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…

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Visit to Dai-ichi Life Headquarters — Honoring Eight Decades of U.S.–Japan History

By admin | December 7, 2025

Written by Kerry Clark Executive Director Japan America Society of Wisconsin [TOKYO – Sept. 8, 2025] On Sept. 8, 2025—exactly eighty years after General Douglas MacArthur first entered the Dai-ichi…

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In the News: Growing Cultural Ties Between Japan and Wisconsin Highlighted at Milwaukee’s Holiday Folk Fair 2025

By Joe Bachman | December 3, 2025

Strong US-Japan ties were showcased at Milwaukee’s 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International with musical performances and cultural experiences from a variety of Japanese community partners. This article from Milwaukee Independent…

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JETRO BioHealth Delegation Hosts Japanese Industry Leaders

By Joe Bachman | November 11, 2025

MADISON and MILWUAKEE, Wis. – Nov. 6–8, 2025  In November 2025, JASWI was honored to support a JETRO-led BioHealth mission that brought senior leaders from Japanese industry and Keidanren to Madison…

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JASWI Social Outing to AU Volleyball

By Kerry Clark | October 26, 2025

MADISON, Wis. — Eighteen members of JASWI gathered at the Alliant Energy Center on Oct. 25, 2025, to support Japanese professional volleyball player Manami Kojima during an AU Pro Championship…

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JASWI Launch Reception for Japanese Language Educators and Community Leaders  

By Kerry Clark | October 25, 2025

APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University, Appleton – Oct. 19, 2025  On Oct. 19, 2025, JASWI welcomed more than 80 Japanese language educators, community leaders, and students to the beautiful Lawrence University…

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JASWI Convenes Global Leaders at UW–Madison to Explore Advanced Manufacturing, Quantum & AI, and Clean Energy

By Kerry Clark | October 25, 2025

Written by JASWI Executive Director Kerry Clark MADISON, Wis. – Oct. 22–23, 2025  JASWI gathered participants from UW-Madison, Wisconsin companies, Japanese firms, and economic development organizations for a 2-day program to…

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“Navigating the Transition of International Commerce During Trump 2.0” and Welcome Reception for CG Mizobuchi

By Joe Bachman | September 25, 2025

MILWAUKEE — JASWI and Michael Best co-hosted a program titled “Navigating the Transition of International Commerce During Trump 2.0” and a welcome reception for Consul General Masashi Mizobuchi on Sept.…

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