No Packers, No Life movie night highlights Japan-Wisconsin connections
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…
Read MoreKikkoman Grand Opening Draws Crowd to Jefferson
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…
Read MoreAmbassador Yamada visits Edgerton for Library of Japan Donation
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…
Read MoreKikkoman Cookout brings together food, music, and community in Jefferson
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…
Read MoreUW–Japan Life Sciences Forum brings together academia, industry and government representatives
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…
Read MoreLecture brings Noh Theatre to Eau Claire
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…
Read More2025 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…
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