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  • July 19: Kikkoman Cookout 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…

  • July 24: Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan: Traditional Japanese Culture as a Means to Modern American Architecture

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    First Unitarian Society's Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI, United States

    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. For questions or more information, please contact info@jaswi.org. To register for this free event, please respond using…

  • 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…

  • JASWI Reception for Japanese Language & Community Leaders

    Lawrence University, Appleton WI 711 E Boldt Way, Appleton, WI, United States

    We are bringing together Wisconsin’s Japanese language educators and community leaders to discuss ideas for strengthening our Japan-Wisconsin connections, share ideas and explore new opportunities for collaboration. This event will include small breakout sessions (focused on sister city programs, K-12 / post-secondary language education, community initiatives), networking, and live entertainment. We’re also honored to have…

  • UW-Japan Engineering & Technology Forum

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    Wisconsin Institute for Discovery 330 N Orchard St, Madison,, WI, United States

    The UW-Japan Engineering & Technology Forum will be hosted at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 23, 2025, with an additional half-day program available on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, October 22. This forum is designed to bring together leaders from academia and industry to explore cutting-edge content in…

  • Women’s Pro Volleyball – Come and support Manami Kojima選手

    Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, United States

    Join JASWI for a fun, social outing on Saturday, October 25 to watch AU Pro Volleyball at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison and cheer on Manami Kojima of Japan who will be competing that day! Due to AU Pro’s unique league format, the exact time of Manami’s match (either 2:00pm or 4:30pm) will be…

    $15

  • Cultures Around The World

    Reeve Memorial Union 748 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, United States

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

  • JASWI Bounenkai – Year-end Celebration

    Octopi Brewing 1131 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI, United States

    Join us for a year-end "Bounenkai" celebration, co-hosted by the Japan America Society of Wisconsin (JASWI) and the Madison Committee on Foreign Relations (MCFR). This event will feature guest speakers from Kikkoman, Asahi USA, and Great Dane Japan sharing insider perspectives on Wisconsin's unique partnerships with Japan and how we can continue building success together.…

    Free

  • Wa! 和

    Forage, Eau Claire 403 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI, United States

    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…

  • Peaceful Forest – Japanese Taiko Performance

    First Unitarian Society's Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI, United States

    Experience the power of Japanese drumming! Join us for a special 30-minute taiko performance by Peaceful Forest (peacefulforest.org), followed by a Q&A to hear about this family's inspiring journey and mission. World champion taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three children, performing together as Peaceful Forest, are on an extraordinary four‑year journey to share a…

    Free