JASGC News
Welcome to the JASGC Blog and News page, your one-stop source for all things related to JASGC and Cincinnati. Here, we regularly post updates on our cultural events, member activities and other important insights into our activities.
In addition to our updates, you’ll find news from our partners, publications, and educational webinars about Japanese culture. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate and share Japan’s rich heritage in Greater Cincinnati.
A Successful Day of Tree Care: Ault Park Sakura Grove Beautification
Many hands make light work! We are pleased to report a excellent turnout for the Ault Park Sakura Grove Beautification Tree Care event today on Saturday, March 16. This significant gathering drew volunteers, including members of the Japan America Society of Greater...
A Record-Breaking JASGC Shinnenkai 2024 Celebration
The Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) recently hosted its Annual Shinnenkai, a time-honored tradition to celebrate the New Year and renew connections for the coming year. This year, we were thrilled to host a record number of attendees at Blue and...
JASGC’s Annual Bonnenkai 2023
On Friday, December 8, the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) hosted its annual Bonenkai 忘年会, a traditional Japanese year-end party, at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. Bonenkai, which literally translates to "forget-the-year-gathering," is a...
Ikebana for the Holiday Season 2023
Teruko Nesbitt of the JASGC presented "Ikebana for the Holiday Season" at the Harrison Branch Library on December 7th for 20 participants. Special thanks to Andrea Vetter, Lifelong Learning Specialist at the Cincinnati Public Library, for sharing photos with us and to...
Introduction to “The Way of Tea” Gallery
The "Way of Tea" event, hosted by JASGC and sponsored by P&G, successfully immersed participants in the Japanese tea ceremony. Attendees savored matcha, traditional sweets, and learned etiquette. One attendee remarked, "Your generous sharing of this beautiful...
The JASGC 35th Anniversary Annual Gala
The JASGC 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner was held on Thursday, October 12 at Hyde Park Golf & Country Club (Cincinnati). Master of Ceremonies Koji Sado (JASGC Board President) provided opening remarks, briefly tracing the history of JASGC from its inception in 1988...