The Japan-America Society of Georgia upcoming events

ONLINE Japanese Classes (Spring Session) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Registration Form Spring Class 2026 (PDF)

SPRING	TEXTBOOK	STARTING	DAY (TIME)
♦ Beginner	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 1~5	4/13/2026	MON (5:00pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 1	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 6~9	4/15/2026	WED (7:00pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 2	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 10~14	4/15/2026	WED (6:30pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 3	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 15~19	4/14/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
♦ Intermediate - Level 1	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 1~3	4/16/2026	THU (6:30pm)
♦ Intermediate - Level 4	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 10~12	4/19/2026	SUN (5:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 1	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lesson 1~3	4/16/2026	THU (7:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 4	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lesson 10~12	4/14/2026	TUE (5:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 9	N3 Nihongo So-Matome Grammar + N3 Reading Comprehension	4/17/2026	FRI (6:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 21	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Page 4 & 5+	4/13/2026	MON (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 24	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading Page 52-53	4/14/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 25	N2 Try Grammar + Reading	4/17/2026	FRI (8:15pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 26	N3 Listening + Reading	4/13/2026	MON (7:15pm)

April Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner

ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 6:30PM ET

2026年4月14日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET

Food Terminal

6360 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022

RSVP 申し込み : www.bit.ly/JASG-KayobiKai

Kayobi-Kai dinners are on-going dinner meetings that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at different restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. The Kayobi-Kai is intended to be an informal gathering to promote friendship and social networking, and anyone who to interested is welcome. All Kayobi-Kai dinners will begin at 6:30pm and everyone in attendance will be responsible for their own check at the end of the evening.

火曜日会は毎月第二火曜日にアトランタの各種のレストランで食事をしながら参加者の親睦を深めるつどいの場を提供いたします。くつろいだ雰囲気の中でどなたでも参加できます。時間は毎回 6時半からで、支払いは食事の終わりに各自でしていただきます。

The average group attending these Kayobi-Kai dinners is 8-15 people, and depending on the restaurant, we may have to cap attendance. Please sign up if you plan to come, so we know to expect you. Should you have any suggestions and/or requests regarding restaurants for future Kayobi-Kai meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the JASG office and let us know your recommendations. We look forward to seeing you at this and/or other upcoming Kayobi-Kai dinners.

January 13	Taka Sushi Restaurant
February 10	Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (Perimeter Mall)
March 10	Wagaya Restaurant (Emory)
April 14	Food Terminal (Alpharetta)
May 12	Nakato Japanese Restaurant
June 9	Chamblee Tap and Market
July 14	Edo Japanese Cuisine
August 11	Pappadeaux
September 8	Hajime Ramen
October 13	Cafe Efendi (Alpharetta)
November 10	Kanpeki Tonkatsu
December 8	Sushi Mito

Advance registration is required for this program. Individuals who do not register prior to the event may not be able to participate due to capacity and planning limitations. By registering, I understand that photos and/or video may be taken at the event and agree that these materials may be used for promotional purposes.

INTERNATIONAL MULTI CHAMBER NETWORKING MIXER (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, VISIT

https://forms.gle/8VzEdtozJgW19nXK7

Join Us for the 5th Annual International Multi Chamber Mixer!

We’re thrilled to invite you to one of the biggest international networking events of the year! On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings, nearly 20 international chambers will come together for an evening of dynamic connections, insightful conversations, and exciting opportunities.

Why Attend?
- Expand your global business network
- Meet professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds
- Build valuable partnerships in a fun, casual setting

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 16, 5:30-8:00pm
Location: Hotel Indigo Vinings, 2857 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14 at midnight
Registration link : https://forms.gle/8VzEdtozJgW19nXK7

Each year, this event gets bigger and better so don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Let’s make sure Japan is well-represented.

2026 Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For more information and to register, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/conferences/saupo/

The Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO), organized by KSU’s Asian Studies Program since 2011, continues to be the largest Asia business conference in the U.S., with alternating conference locations in Atlanta and Asia. Next SAUPO conference will be held in person on Friday, April 17, 2026 at KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw GA 30144. Asia Pacific business leaders, investors, policy makers, diplomats, community leaders, scholars and students will meet in person at 2026-SAUPO-Atlanta to develop and strengthen partnerships. The main purposes of SAUPO are information exchange, business network building, global visibility, investment to/from Asia and workforce development.

SAUPO 2026 Itinerary: Friday April 17, 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

9:00am-10:00am: Registration & Breakfast with Live Guzheng Music Performance (sponsored by KSU College of Architecture and Construction Management)

10:00am-10:30am: Opening & Introductions (sponsored by KSU Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences (RCHSS)

Sha Huang, Asian Studies Director, Chinese Program Director, Professor of Chinese, KSU

May Gao, SAUPO Chair, Professor of Communication & Asian Studies, KSU

Gregory Paul, Associate Dean, Radow College of Humanities & SS., KSU

Kenichi Matsuda, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta

Kiyo Kojima, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell

10:30am-11:30am: SAUPO Panel #1: Global Business and Sustainability Strategies (sponsored by KSU Coles College of Business)

Moderator: Hazem Rashed-Ali, Dean, KSU College of Architecture and Construction Management

Raymond Shelton, VP, Chief Sustainability & Communications Officer, YKK AP America

William Strang, President, TOTO USA

Robin Cheramie, Dean, KSU Coles College of Business

Madison Conway, Chief Marketing Officer, The DDC Group

11:30am-1:30pm: SAUPO Networking Lunchwith Keynote Speeches with a special visit by KSU Mascot “Scrappy” from 12:45pm-1:15pm (sponsored by Toyo Tires)

Introduced by: George Mui, Managing Partner, Global Consultants United

Patrick Lenz, President & COO, Toyo Tires

DeAnn Golden, President & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

Joann Hill, Executive Director, Office of Small Business, U.S. Department of Commerce

Induction Ceremony for New Members in “2026-2028 SAUPO Advisory Board”

Yuichi Arai, Executive Director, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia

Tina Chu, President, NAC International

Takako Fujiwara, President & Founder, OnePower Consulting

1:30pm-2:30pm: SAUPO Panel #2: AI, Technology and Innovation (sponsored by KSU College of Computing and Software Engineering)

Moderator: Lawrence Whitman, Dean, KSU Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology

Andrew Kim, Director, International Specialty Sales, Delta Air Lines

Connor Murray, Head of Stewardship, BSV Association

Lucy Lu, Founder & CEO, aiLegal

Mahmut Karakaya, Program Director, Master of Science in AI, KSU

2:30pm-3:00pm: Afternoon Networking Break (sponsored by YKK AP)

3:00pm-4:00pm: SAUPO Panel #3: Global Workforce Development (sponsored by KSU College of Science & Mathematics)

Moderator: Nozomi Morgan, Founder & CEO, Michiki Morgan Worldwide

Sachiko Ueno, HR Manager, Nissei ASB Company

Rose Jarboe, Founder & CEO, WePartner

Ming Francis, Co-Founder, The LiveHaus Group

Heather Koopman, Dean, KSU College of Science & Mathematics

4:00pm-5:00pm: Live Jazz Concert led by Yuichi Arai, Executive Director, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia (JCCG)

SAUPO Networking Reception (sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHSGA)

SAUPO Zoom Webinar for global livestream will be operated and recorded by

Brian Olovson, Director of Modern Languages and Cultures, KSU

Xiaoling Gao, Lecturer of Business, KSU https://tinyurl.com/5n77bw29

SAUPO 2026 goes from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday April 17, 2026, in person at KSU Center in Atlanta.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/conferences/saupo/

Georgia Swarm World Fest (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Purchase Tickets at www.gofevo.com/event/Swarmworld2

Swarm World Fest

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

World Fest @ 2:00 pm ET

Game @ 4:00 PM ET

On Saturday, April 18, at 4 PM, join us as we celebrate the Georgia Swarm's last regular season home with cultures from around the world with International Night! Fans can experience a global-inspired game day filled with music, activities, and entertainment representing different countries and traditions.

Pre-game and in-game cultural performances
International-themed giveaways and games
Special activities for kids and families
A night highlighting the global reach of lacrosse and the Swarm community

2026 Japan Academic Challenge (Saturday, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

JPN Academic Challenge Team Registration

(JAC REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2026)

JAC Guidelines 2026 (pdf)

Venue Information, Map & Directions

Student Code of Conduct

2026 JAC Event Program Coming Soon!

Atlanta United AAPI Heritage Night (Saturday, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Purchase Tickets at www.gofevo.com/event/AAPI26

Japanese Community Outing at Atlanta United Soccer Game

Join us for a special Japanese Community Outing as Atlanta United takes on CF Montréal on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium!

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and show your support for Japanese player Cayman Togashi, all while enjoying one of the most exciting matches of the season.

⭐ Special Highlights for Attendees

Atlanta United Sensu Fan for all attendees

Exclusive discounted seating so everyone can enjoy the match together

Why Join?

It’s a great chance to connect with the Japanese and Asian-America Pacific Islander community, celebrate culture, and enjoy a thrilling night of soccer with friends, family, and fellow supporters.

Let’s fill the stadium with Japanese spirit — red, white, and the rising sun. We hope to see you there!

Atlanta Symphony Concert + Meet & Greet Reception (Saturday, May 09, 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

For discounted tickets visit www.bit.ly/JASG-ASO26

Post-Concert Meet & Greet Reception

Join us for a special post‑concert Meet & Greet Reception at PNC Place following the performance on May 9th. This exclusive gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect with the evening’s featured artists and members of Atlanta’s vibrant musical community. We are delighted to welcome local musicians, including Kelly Kanai, Noriko Clift, and Kenn Wagner. Guests will have the chance to meet the performers, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate another wonderful night of music and cultural exchange.

About the Concert Program

Two wartime poets expressed disillusionment; two composers spun their poems into evocative musical scores. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Violist Zhenwei Shi stands in for Childe Harold in Berlioz's picturesque Harold in Italy. Robert Spano presents the "fearless" piano virtuoso Conrad Tao in Bernstein's plaintive and sassy symphony "The Age of Anxiety," inspired by W.H. Auden's Pulitzer Prize-winning poem.

Program

Berlioz Harold in Italy
Bernstein Symphony No. 2, "The Age of Anxiety"

For discounted tickets visit www.bit.ly/JASG-ASO26

(or use the code JASG at checkout on ASO website)

For more information about the concert, visit www.aso.org/events/detail/america250-spano-conducts-bernstein-berlioz