September 2022
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This past month has been full of traveling around Tennessee and making connections that will continue to benefit JAST moving forward.
The JAST Board and members of the Japanese Traders and Manufacturing Association in Memphis enjoyed the Memphis Redbirds game, hosted by First Horizon’s John Gurney (who is a JAST Board ex-officio advisor). It was exciting to cheer on the Redbirds win and see the fireworks display at the end of the game! JAST’s Ginger Byrn also set up a JAST information table at this year’s Knox Asian Festival. And, I was excited to have a tour and help celebrate DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc. 25th Anniversary this week.
JAST is hosting, or will be present at, a lot of exciting programs this fall. Please keep an eye on our emails, social media accounts, or our website. I look forward to seeing you at one, or all, of them! |
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Women’s Leadership Forum & Networking Luncheon
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You are cordially invited to JAST’s Eighth Annual Women’s Leadership Forum & Networking Luncheon to be held in-person Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville. Optional tours of the exhibition, Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles, will be led by the Frist Art Museum’s Interpretation Director, Meagan Rust, and Curator Trinita Kennedy.
Join us for an inspiring event devoted to the importance of women’s financial equality and empowerment. Economic empowerment for women benefits communities and allows individuals to prosper and succeed. Accomplished Japan and Tennessee connected women will share their personal and professional knowledge, growth, and experiences.
More information here. |
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Southeast U.S.-Japan Conference
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Join Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and fellow Tennessee Delegates, in beautiful Orlando, Florida for the Southeast U.S. Japan Conference on November 16-19, 2022. The meeting serves as a venue for reinforcing the special bond between Japan and the seven southeastern member states while providing the opportunity to build new relationships. Delegates will have the opportunity to join optional tours of Daytona International Speedway, the Kennedy Space Center, or Mitsubishi Power Americas’ Service Center. The Thursday night reception will be held offsite at an iconic Orlando venue. Friday’s panels, focused on this year’s theme “Continued Success Through Partnership & Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” will feature conversations around Manufacturing, Tech/Auto Sectors, Supply Chain Issues, Space/Aviation, and Renewable Energy. Register today to be a part of this important conference.
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Cheekwood Japanese Moon Viewing |
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Otsukimi, the 8th Annual Japanese Moon Viewing festival, will take place the night of the Harvest Moon, October 9. In partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville and Japan-America Society of Tennessee, the afternoon and moonlit evening will feature a haiku contest, tea ceremony demonstrations, origami, other hands-on activities, and music and dance celebrating Japanese art, gardens and culture.
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The 2022 Memphis Japan Festival is almost one month away! The festival will be held on Sunday, November 6 at Memphis Botanic Garden. Entertainment includes heart pounding performances by St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, a rock show by Kazha, magic tricks by The Candyman, and jaw-dropping acts by The Kent Family Circus. Also enjoy Japanese and Japanese-inspired offerings from local food and merchandise vendors, and Japanese cultural activities from exhibitors.
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Reading Between the Lines with JAST, September 27
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The recording is now available for the latest installment of Reading Between the Lines with JAST. On September 27, Yurina Yoshikawa hosted a lively discussion about Banana Yoshimoto’s recently translated work Dead-End Memories. The book is a collection of short stories of five women who, following sudden and painful events, quietly discover their ways back to recovery. |
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Tennessee Language Center Fall Term |
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The Tennessee Language Center is taking registration for their Fall Term classes, which start the week of October 3. There will be 14 Japanese classes scheduled at different levels from beginning to advanced, two youth (ages 11-15) classes, and a Japanese calligraphy class. TLC also offers English language classes. More information here.
JAST members are eligible for a 15% discount for all language classes. Email jastninfo@jastn.org for more information. |
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Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Applications |
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Do you know a young professional or college senior who wants to live and work in Japan? The Japanese Government’s prestigious JET program accepts approximately 1000 Americans each year for paid positions working in schools and government offices across Japan. The Embassy of Japan is accepting applications for the 2023 JET Program from now through November 18th.
For those who want to learn more, the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville will host two general information sessions over zoom in October: Wednesday, October 12th at 1 PM CDT
Monday, October 24th at 6:30 PM CDT
For more information or to apply, please visit JETProgramUSA.org. |
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Upcoming Japan-America Society Events Nationwide |
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Join Lauren Shannon to learn about the classic coffee culture in Japan in a one-hour live broadcast from Tokyo. Kissaten is an old-style Japanese coffee house that also serves special food and sweets. As a coffeeholic always looking for the best spots around Japan, Lauren will share more about the special heritage and how it inspires modern cafes today, but also what makes these places so charming and how they are greatly loved along many meji-showa traditions in Japan. |
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The JAS Chicago book club focuses on highlighting voices and stories with a strong connection to Japan. For their next meeting, the group chose Clark and Division, written by Naomi Hirohara and set on the northside of Chicago in 1944. It’s the story of a young woman searching for the truth about her revered older sister’s death, bringing to focus the struggles of one Japanese-American family released from mass incarceration at Manzanar during World War II. The event is co-hosted between JETAA Chicago and the Japan-America Society of Chicago YPC Book Club. |
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As the heat of summer dissipates and the cooler temperatures of autumn set in, enjoy an evening of classical Japanese poems to mark this seasonal shift. The Japan-America Society of Boston will explore some autumn haiku from poets of the past, teach about the various kigo, or seasonal words, which the poets drew upon, and share a few contemporary poems of the autumn experience. |
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Smart agriculture has demonstrated the great possibilities of enhancing crop productivity, economic returns, and environmental quality. Farmers use various sensors and data to optimize fertilizer application, irrigation, and soil nutrient leaching. This presentation reviews some of the advanced practices and technologies implemented in the U.S. and around the world. Katsutoshi Mizuta, originally from Japan received a PhD, is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota Precision Agriculture Center, will lead this program. |
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JAST Guide to Daily Living in Tennessee |
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Moving to a new area is daunting, especially if it's in a different country! JAST created the Guide to Daily Living in Tennessee (in Japanese) for newcomers and long-time residents alike. The guide is intended for Tennessee residents originally from Japan, whether new or long-time residents, and provides essential information on aspects of daily life that may differ from Japan or other parts of the world.
Information featured includes how to open a bank account or obtain a driver's license, interpretation guides for the grocery store or the weather forecast, where to find medical services, and much more! Please let your Japanese friends, colleagues, and neighbors know about this helpful resource guide. We also welcome suggestions or additions to the guide that may have been overlooked, or that may be specific to your community.
We hope this will help our Japanese communities across Tennessee!
https://www.jptnguide.org/ |
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JAST is generously supported by these outstanding partners
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Austin Peay State University
Baker Donelson
Jack and Barbara Bovender
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc.
Clay and Cathy Jackson
Komatsu America Corp.
The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation |
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