International Conference on Japanese Language Education

Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI, United States

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”.

Anime Milwaukee 2025

Hilton Milwaukee City 509 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

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.

Beni Daiko – International Festival 2025

Overture Centre 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

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 Trio Concert

Lawrence University 420 E. College Ave, Appleton, United States

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 

Discover Japan: A Celebration of Travel, Literature and Global Connections

Oregon Public Library 200 N Alpine Pkwy, Oregon, WI, United States

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…

Cookout with Kikkoman at Jefferson Summer Festival

Rotary Park, Jefferson 301 S Gardner Ave, Jefferson

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…

Host a Student or Adult from Tsubame, Japan

Sheboygan, WI Sheboygan, WI, United States

The Mayor’s International Committee (MIC) of Sheboygan invites you to be part of a special experience! From 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…