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Anime Milwaukee (AMKE) is a three-day anime convention that operates at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an estimated economic impact of over $3 million to the downtown area. We celebrate and educate fans about anime, manga, Asian culture, music and gaming.

As part of this year's annual International Festival at the Overture Center in Madison, local Japanese Taiko drumming group Beni Daiko will be hosting a free performance in the Capitol Theatre space from 1:15pm - 1:45pm. The festival runs all day from 10am to 5pm with nearly 30 free performances celebrating the rich cultural heritage of…

Yumi Kurosawa is one of today's most exciting soloists on Japan's national instrument, the koto. April 2nd, 2025 at Harper Hall at Lawrence University, WI 

Gather together in Oshkosh for an unforgettable evening of rhythm and community. Featuring performers: Oshkosh Taiko and more!

Join us for a special event featuring a Japanese Tea Ceremony and a Taiko Drum Performance! You will have the opportunity to watch a Tea Ceremony demonstration led by Keiko, the JOI (Japan Outreach Initiative) Coordinator based at UW-Stout. Enjoy delicious Japanese sweets, and make your own bowl of matcha! Additionally, you can savor treats…

AI FRONTIERS: U.S.–Japan Innovation and Impact Hosted by Japan America Society of Chicago – Virtual Access for JASWI Corporate Members The Japan America Society of Wisconsin (JASWI) is pleased to invite our corporate members to join virtually for AI FRONTIERS: U.S.–Japan Innovation and Impact, a special program organized by the Japan America Society of Chicago.…

The Trout Museum of Art is exhibiting Kimono: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse, exploring kimono as a garment in Japanese history and culture. Professor Akimi Adler, Adjunct Assistant Professor Japanese…

Join University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Club Nippon Friday, May 8th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Reeve Union Room 202 (748 Algoma Blvd) for an evening celebrating Japanese culture.…

The Takarazuka Dinner Show features a historic performance by the legendary Takarazuka Revue in their special visit from Japan. The evening includes a curated full-course dinner alongside performances from the…