TOMODACHI Initiative Ofunato – San Diego Youth Baseball Exchange
About the TOMODACHI Initiative The TOMODACHI Initiative is a public-private partnership, born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, which invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs. Website: usjapantomodachi.org Facebook: facebook.com/USJapanTOMODACHI Twitter: twitter.com/JapanTomodachi TOMODACHI Initiative Ofunato – San […]
Read MoreSpring Showcase “Like Father Like Son”
The Pacific Arts Movement (Pac-Arts) will present its 4th Annual Spring Showcase from April 17 to 24 at the UltraStar Mission Valley, including 11 Asian and Asian-American films from 9 countries. The JSSDT will co-present the closing film “Like Father, Like Son,” a drama about two sets of parents who find out their 6 year-old […]
Read MoreBe a Volunteer at 2014 Japan-America Grassroots Summit in the San Diego Region!
The JSSDT will host the 24th Annual Japan-America Grassroots Summit from September 23 – 29, 2014. Approximately 150 guests from Japan will come to the San Diego region for home stays and intercultural activities. Be a part of this important program by volunteering to be a host family for 3 nights and/or assisting with intercultural […]
Read MoreCelebrating Outstanding Lifetime Achievement – Kyoto Prize Symposium
Meet the new laureates of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for global achievement. Celebrate their remarkable contributions to society and help us present the top $10,000 Kyoto Prize Scholarships to six high school students from San Diego/Baja California region. Monday, March 17, 2014 – 5:30pm Benefit Gala & Opening Ceremony honoring the […]
Read MorePlay Golf with Japan Society!
Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefitting JSSDT educational programs The AJ Cup is named in honor of Mr. Arthur Jonishi, 2002 recipient of the JSSDT Business Leadership Award. AJ was instrumental in choosing San Diego as the home for Kyocera, the first Japanese-parented manufacturing company in California. In addition, he helped establish and served as the […]
Read MoreThank you for waiting! Announcing the 12th Annual Beer & Sake Festival!
The JSSDT’s Annual Beer & Sake Festival will be held on Friday, June 13 in the brand-new Events Center at Harrah’s Rincon San Diego North. The Beer & Sake Festival offers a wide variety of Japanese sakes & beers, local craft beers, appetizers from local restaurants, and great entertainment. This year’s featured entertainer is world-renowned […]
Read MoreLearn Japanese with the Japan Society
Japanese Language Class 12 Week Course /February 25 through May 17 @ JSSDT Office – 4883 Ronson Court, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92111 Beginner Class (Every Tuesday starting February 25) Intermediate Class (Every Thursday Starting February 27) Fee: $380 for Non-members* $260 for JSSDT members* *Textbook included Classes are intended to students 21 and […]
Read MoreJapanese Beer & Sake Tasting at Japanese Friendship Garden
The JSSDT will host a Beer & Sake tasting area at the Japanese Friendship Garden’s Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2014. For just $15, you can enjoy delicious samples of Japanese beer and sake, and local craft beer, under the beautiful cherry blossoms. (A separate admission fee of $6 is required to enter […]
Read MoreJ-CAP 2014 is coming
J-CAP stands for Japanese Culture and Academic Proficiency The goal of J-CAP is to reward and encourage the study of the Japanese language by offering a full day of challenging and enjoyable competitions. Teams of students compete in two activities that test their knowledge of facts and communication skills. J-CAP also celebrates the study of […]
Read More20th Annual Leadership Awards Gala
To raise funds in support of its important programs and activities, the JSSDT will hold its 20th Annual Leadership Awards Gala on January 23, 2014 at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. The evening features presentations of our Business, Education, and Community Awards, as well as an auction to raise critically important funds for the […]
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