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.

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

April Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-Up (Saturday, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Nihongo/Eigo Kai Language Exchange

ジョージア日米協会 日本語・英語会

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 11:00AM ET

2026年04月25日 (土) @ 午前11時

Blue Mountain Coffee Roasters

1475 Peachtree Pkwy # C1, Cumming, GA 30041

RSVP 申し込み : www.bit.ly/JASG-NihongoKai

The Nihongo Eigo-Kai is a friendly social gathering for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their Japanese and English conversation skills – speaking, listening, pronunciation, accent reduction, etc. Please RSVP if you plan to come, so we can keep you updated. Those who signed up will receive an email with final details at least one day before the meetup.

日本語と英語の会話、聴解、発音、アクセント矯正の勉強会に参加しませんか。不得意な点を練習をして、日本語・英語に磨きをかけましょう。気軽な雰囲気の中で参加者と会話を楽しみ皆さんと友達になりませんか。

2026 Meeting Locations 場所

January 31	Beard Papa's (Peachtree Corners)
February 28	Mozart Bakery (Doraville)
March 28	Sweet Hut (Marietta)
April 25	Blue Mountain Coffee Roasters (Cumming)
May 30	The Grove Coffee
June 27	JASG Office
July 25	TBA
August 29	TBA
September 26	TBA
October 31	TBA
November 21	TBA
December 19	TBA

このプログラムには事前登録が必要です。イベント前に登録されない方は、定員や計画上の制約により参加できない場合があります。登録にあたり、イベント中に写真や動画が撮影される可能性があること、またこれらの素材が宣伝目的で使用される可能性があることを理解し、同意します。

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!

おうちごはん! (OuchiGohan) Salmon Takikomi Gohan & Mitarashi DangoHome Cooking Class (Saturday, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

To complete your registration, click HERE or visit www.jasnc.org/jasnc-ouchigohan

おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) Salmon Takikomi Gohan & Mitarashi Dango Home Cooking

Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two, Japan-America Societies & Japan Societies in Atlanta/Georgia, Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Colorado, North Carolina, and USJETAA

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 5:00-6:30 PM ET

$10 Members / $15 Non-members

JASG members use code "georgia"

Hosted online via Zoom

( receive an email with the Zoom link and recipe card after registering )

Let’s welcome the new season with a trio of delicious spring dishes! This month’s menu continues our #EdamameChamp programming with Salmon Takikomi Gohan, a comforting one-pot rice dish studded with bright green edamame. Rice, salmon, vegetables, and savory seasonings cook together in a rice cooker or on the stovetop, creating a flavorful and nourishing Japanese-style pilaf!

We’ll also prepare Broccolini with Miso Dressing, inspired by nanohana, Japan’s delicate spring vegetable. The tender broccolini pairs beautifully with a rich, savory miso sauce that highlights the fresh flavors of the season.

To finish, we’ll make Mitarashi Dango, one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets. These chewy dumplings are made with silken tofu for extra tenderness and drizzled with a glossy sweet soy glaze—the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Join us as we cook, taste, and celebrate the flavors of spring—right from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”. She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space:Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000). She has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands-on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking is a special collaboration between members of the National Association of Japan-America Societies and Table for Two’s innovative food program, Wa-Shokuiku: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!, featuring recipes selected to introduce Japanese food philosophy and preparation techniques. Make simple, healthy, home-style Japanese food to enjoy with friends and family. The series is co-organized by he Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japan Society of Boston, The Japan-America Society of Houston, TheJapan America Society of Colorado, Japan-America Society of North Carolina, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia,The Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. and US JET Alumni Association.

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