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2025 Annual Report Now Available
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…
Read MorePeaceful Forest Taiko Drumming Performance
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.…
Read MoreDrums, Tea, and Harmony: “Wa! 和” Brings Japanese Taiko and Tradition to Downtown Eau Claire
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.…
Read MoreBōnenkai Celebration Highlights Japan–Wisconsin Ties at Asahi Brewing
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…
Read MoreVisit to Dai-ichi Life Headquarters — Honoring Eight Decades of U.S.–Japan History
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…
Read MoreIn the News: Growing Cultural Ties Between Japan and Wisconsin Highlighted at Milwaukee’s Holiday Folk Fair 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…
Read MoreJETRO BioHealth Delegation Hosts Japanese Industry Leaders
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…
Read MoreJASWI Social Outing to AU Volleyball
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…
Read MoreJASWI Launch Reception for Japanese Language Educators and Community Leaders
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…
Read MoreJASWI Convenes Global Leaders at UW–Madison to Explore Advanced Manufacturing, Quantum & AI, and Clean Energy
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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