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SUMMARY:Host a Student or Adult from Tsubame\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor’s International Committee (MIC) of Sheboygan invites you to be part of a special experience!\nFrom Thursday\, July 31st\, to Wednesday\, August 6th\, 2025\, we will welcome a delegation of 10 students (ages 13-16) and 3-5 adults from our Sister City\, Tsubame\, Japan. We’re currently seeking host families who would love to open their homes and share in this exciting cultural exchange. Would you like to be part of it? \nWhat Does Hosting Involve?\n✅ Family time on arrival and Sunday\, August 3rd – a great chance to bond with your guest.\n✅ Guests depart Wednesday\, August 6th – their final day will likely be spent in Chicago.\n✅ Priority for families with children ages 13-16\, but all families are welcome to apply! \nWhy Host?\n🌏 Build international friendships and experience Japanese culture firsthand.\n🤝 MIC provides full support to help make hosting easy and enjoyable.\n📬 Connect with your guest in advance for a smooth and comfortable experience. \nTsubame carefully selected this delegation through a special contest\, and we’re honored to host them. This exchange promises to bring lasting friendships\, new perspectives\, and unforgettable memories to your family.\nIf you or someone you know is interested in hosting\, please reach out! Feel free to share contact details\, and we would be happy to follow up directly. \nClick here to download a printable PDF version of the Hosting Flyer \nLet’s make this a truly special cultural exchange! ✨\nContact Information: Lisa Salgado\n📧 trouvaillelovely@gmail.com\n📞 (920) 445-9333
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/host-a-student-or-adult-from-tsubame-japan/
LOCATION:Sheboygan\, WI\, Sheboygan\, WI\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria King-Close":MAILTO:akingclose@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:July 24: Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan: Traditional Japanese Culture as a  Means to Modern American Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Join world-renowned architectural scholar Professor Kevin Nute to explore the connections between Frank Lloyd Wright\, Wisconsin\, and Japanese design. The event will be held in the Landmark Auditorium of FUS’s Meeting House\, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright himself. \nFor questions or more information\, please contact info@jaswi.org. \nTo register for this free event\, please respond using the form below. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your first and last name\n \n \n Your email\n \n \n Your message (optional)\n \nWould you like to receive the quarterly JASWI Newsletter for more information about upcoming events and US-Japan relations in Wisconsin?\nYes\, please sign me up!
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/wisconsin-japan-frank-lloyd-wright-connections/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Society’s Meeting House\, 900 University Bay Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
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SUMMARY:July 19: Kikkoman Cookout at Jefferson Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:A fun “matsuri” style event to mark the new partnership between the City of Jefferson and Kikkoman Foods\, Inc. Local chefs will prepare sample dishes showcasing a variety of Kikkoman sauces and flavors. The event will also feature food trucks and Japanese themed music & dance performances to highlight the best of Japanese food\, culture and community. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@jaswi.org \n 
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/cookout-with-kikkoman-jefferson-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, Jefferson\, 301 S Gardner Ave\, Jefferson\, 53549
CATEGORIES:JASWI Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Clark":MAILTO:kerry.clark@jaswi.org
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SUMMARY:Discover Japan: A Celebration of Travel\, Literature and Global Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating Japan’s culture\, literature and our community’s global connections! Explore the new “Library of Japan” book collection donated by the Japan America Society of Wisconsin and hear about what students from Oregon High School learned on their recent trip to Japan. The evening will also feature remarks from Consul-General Naoya Kishi. \n  \nAdmission: Free \nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/discover-japan-a-celebration-of-travel-literature-and-global-connections/
LOCATION:Oregon Public Library\, 200 N Alpine Pkwy\, Oregon\, WI\, 53575\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Clark":MAILTO:kerry.clark@jaswi.org
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SUMMARY:Yumi Kurosawa Trio Concert
DESCRIPTION:Yumi Kurosawa is one of today’s most exciting soloists on Japan’s national instrument\, the koto. \nApril 2nd\, 2025 at Harper Hall at Lawrence University\, WI 
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/yumi-kurosawa-trio-concert/
LOCATION:Lawrence University\, 420 E. College Ave\, Appleton\, 54911\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beni Daiko - International Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 Wisconsin international community as well as cuisines\, arts and crafts from around the world.
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/beni-daiko-international-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Overture Centre\, 201 State Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anime Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/anime-milwaukee-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Milwaukee City\, 509 W Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Majison-Madison’s Annual Japanese Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – Annual Autumn Festival on September 28th!
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/majison-madisons-annual-japanese-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:Neighborhood House Community Center\, 29 Mills Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Japanese Language Education
DESCRIPTION:Madison\, Wisconsin was the host location for the 2024 International Conference on Japanese Language Education (ICJLE)\, with the conference theme of “Exploring Issues of Diversity and Expertise in Japanese Language Education”.
URL:https://jaswi.org/event/international-conference-on-japanese-language-education/
LOCATION:Memorial Union\, 800 Langdon Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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