The Japan-America Society of Georgia upcoming events

ONLINE Japanese Classes (Fall Session) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FALL	TEXTBOOK	STARTING	DAY (TIME)
♦ Beginner	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 1~5	10/14/2026	WED (6:30pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 1	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 6~9	10/13/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 2	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 10~14	10/12/2026	MON (5:00pm)
♦ Elementary - Level 4	JBP Book I 4th Ed. Romanized Lesson 20~24	10/14/2026	WED (6:30pm)
♦ Intermediate - Level 3	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 7~9	10/15/2026	THU (6:30pm)
♦ Intermediate - Level 6	JBP Book II 4th Ed. Lesson 22~24	10/18/2026	SUN (5:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 2	JBP Book III 4th Ed. Lesson 4~6	10/15/2026	THU (6.30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 11	N3 Nihongo So-Matome Grammar and Reading Comprehension	10/16/2026	FRI (6:00pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 23	N2 Shin- Kanzen Master PP.36 & 37~	10/12/2026	MON (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 26	N2 Shin-Kanzen Master Reading PP. 91-93~	10/13/2026	TUE (6:30pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 27	Business Japanese N2 Level	10/16/2026	FRI (8:15pm)
♦ Advanced - Level 28	N3 Listening & Reading	10/12/2026	MON (7:15pm)

October Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner

ジョージア日米協会 ・火曜日会

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:30PM ET

2026年10月13日 (火) | 午後 6:30 ET

Sushi Avenue

308 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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	Hopstix
July 14	Edo Japanese Cuisine
August 11	Pappadeaux
September 8	Hajime Ramen
October 13	Sushi Avenue
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.

JASG × JETAA Southeast: Japanese Undokai (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

JASG × JETAA Southeast: Japanese Undokai

Come experience Undokai (運動会) — a traditional Japanese school sports day — with JASG and JETAA Southeast!

In Japan, Undokai is a special event where students come together for fun games, team competitions, cheering, and teamwork. This time, we're bringing the spirit of Undokai to Atlanta!

Participants will be divided into Red Team (紅組) and White Team (白組) and will enjoy a variety of fun and easy team activities. You don't need to be an athlete to participate — the goal is to have fun, meet new people, cheer for your team, and experience a unique part of Japanese culture!

Activities will include classic Undokai games such as:

Tamaire (玉入れ) — a Japanese ball-tossing game
Tug-of-War (綱引き)
Team games and relay activities
Team cheering and other fun challenges

We'll also begin with Radio Taiso (ラジオ体操), a traditional Japanese group exercise, to get everyone warmed up!

⚪ Team color

Participants will be assigned to either the Red Team or White Team before the event. We encourage you to wear or bring something in your team's color!

Optional Picnic & Social Time

The official Undokai program will end at 3:00 PM. If you'd like to keep the fun going, you're welcome to stay afterward for an informal picnic and social time. Bring your own snacks, drinks, and picnic blanket!

Come ready to move, laugh, cheer, and make some new friends!

No athletic experience is necessary — just bring your energy and team spirit!

This event is a collaboration between the Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) and JETAA Southeast.

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。

Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion - Navigating Change: IP, USPTO Leadership & Impacts of AI (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion

How AI Is Changing Operations—and How to Own the Advantage

Panel on U.S. IP strategy for Japanese companies, including USPTO priorities

Moderator: Jon Hobbs, Director, IP Solution

Panelists:

David Llewellyn, Director R&D, Mizuno USA
Others TBA

Event Overview / イベント概要

Join us for a focused panel discussion on how Japanese companies in the U.S. are adapting to rapid changes in intellectual‑property policy, USPTO leadership priorities, and the growing impact of AI on business strategy. Enjoy networking before and after the program at Round Trip Brewing, featuring unique beverage options, light appetizers, and opportunities to meet new professional contacts.

米国で活動する日本企業が、知的財産制度の変化、USPTO新体制の方針、そしてAIが事業戦略に与える影響にどのように対応しているかを取り上げるパネルディスカッションです。プログラムの 前後には Round Trip Brewing にてネットワーキング を行います。個性豊かなクラフトビールや軽いおつまみを楽しみながら、新しい専門家との交流を深めていただけます。

Key Topics / 主なテーマ

Recent shifts in U.S. IP policy - 米国の知的財産政策の最新動
Priorities of new USPTO Director John Squires - USPTO新長官ジョン・スコイヤーズ氏の重点方針
AI’s impact on business models and IP strategy - AIがビジネスモデルと知財戦略に与える影響
Practical challenges for Japanese companies in the U.S. - 米国で事業を展開する日本企業が直面する課題

おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) - Onigirazu & Kabocha Nimono Home Cooking (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) - Onigirazu and Kabocha no Nimono

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

Saturday, October 24, 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 )

Join hosts Table for Two and JASNC for a delicious taste of autumn as we celebrate Onigiri Action with a fun and flavorful Japanese home-cooking menu! Onigiri Action is an annual global campaign that connects the simple Japanese tradition of making and sharing onigiri with the goal of supporting school meals for children around the world. During October, participants are encouraged to enjoy onigiri, share photos, and help turn a simple meal into an opportunity to make a difference.

For this month’s Ouchigohan, we’re putting a modern twist on the classic onigiri with two delicious Onigirazu—a sandwich-style version of onigiri that is easy to make, fun to customize, and perfect for lunch or a light meal. Our first Onigirazu combines ham, cucumber, and egg for a colorful mix of savory, fresh, and satisfying flavors. Our second features shiitake mushrooms and spinach, bringing together the rich umami of mushrooms with fresh, earthy greens.

To round out our fall menu, we’ll prepare Kabocha no Nimono, a comforting Japanese home-style dish featuring tender kabocha squash simmered in a savory-sweet soy-based broth. Naturally sweet, beautifully golden, and wonderfully comforting, kabocha is a perfect taste of the season.

Come cook with us, discover new Japanese flavors, and celebrate the spirit of Onigiri Action—one delicious bite at a time! We'll send registered attendees ingredients and recipe about a week before class. You can either cook with us or just watch us 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, The Japan America Society of Alabama, 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.

SEUS-Japan 48th Annual Joint Meeting (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Japan- U.S. Southeast & Southeast U.S./Japan

Associations 48th Annual Joint Meeting

The 48th annual joint meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS - Japan) and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from October 25 to 27, 2026. The event brings together senior Japanese business leaders and government officials to network and engage, with plenary sessions dedicated to strengthening the strategic Japan - U.S. economic partnership.

Register Here

Complete agenda, logistics details, and a registration link are now live at www.seusjapan.org. We hope you can join us in Nashville this October. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the SEUS - Japan Alliance, please contact Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Protocol, Mary Waters, at mwaters@georgia.org.

Candidate Experience Workshop (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Complete your Registration HERE or at www.eventbrite.com/e/candidate-experience-workshop-atlanta-tickets-1992524033020

Overview

Join Survale for an interactive candidate experience workshop and learn the best practices of leading companies in recruiting and hiring. This workshop is being hosted by YKK AP America Inc., a past multi-year CandE Award Winner. Our promotional partner is the Japan-America Society of Georgia.

We’ll also have a special guest, internationally acclaimed entrepreneur, speaker, trainer and life coach, Steve Dennis, who will talk about “From Interview to Impact!” hiring people who change the game.

Kevin Grossman, VP Benchmark Research at Survale, will moderate this exclusive candidate experience workshop. Kevin runs Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Awards program, now in its 15th year, working with more than 2,000 global employers and surveying nearly 2 million candidates.

This Survale CandE workshop covers recruiting, hiring, and the candidate journey from pre-application to onboarding. The workshops run from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM and will include a happy hour from 4:30-5:30 PM to mingle and network.

The workshops include:

Guest speaker, Steven Dennis
An interactive CandE Benchmark Research review
Small group exercises
Plenty of networking and a happy hour!