Visit 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…
Read More“Navigating the Transition of International Commerce During Trump 2.0” and Welcome Reception for CG Mizobuchi
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.…
Read MoreJASWI & WEDC Co-Host “Wisconsin Welcome Party” at Great Dane Japan in Akiu Onsen
JASWI & WEDC Co-Host “Wisconsin Welcome Party” at Great Dane Japan in Akiu Onsen Great Dane Japan – Akiu Onsen, Sept. 6, 2025 As delegates from across the…
Read MoreJASWI Community Engagement Event – Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan
On July 24, Japan America Society of Wisconsin (JASWI) was honored to host a public lecture, “Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan – Traditional Japanese Culture as a Means to Modern American…
Read More🎋 Celebrating US-Japan Friendship in Wisconsin: Kikkoman Cookout Summer Festival in Jefferson City🎋
On Saturday, July 19, Jefferson City hosted its first-ever Kikkoman Cookout Summer Festival at Rotary Park, celebrating Kikkoman Foods, Inc.‘s new plant in Jefferson alongside their North America HQ in…
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