JASGP 2nd Annual Life Sciences Dialogue: Innovation and Breakthroughs
In partnership with Thomas Jefferson University’s Jefferson Japan Center and the City of Kobe, JASGP hosted their 2nd Annual Life Sciences Dialogue. This event was an exploration of “Innovation & Breakthroughs,” presented as a Japan Currents program. Speakers from Japan and the US explored how Japanese life science and health tech
Aki Matsuri Photo Gallery
JASGP would like to thank everyone for making Aki Matsuri Fall Festival such a big success! These local festivals in Japan are a way for the community to come together and celebrate, and we are thankful that so many of you came out to have fun with us at our
In Loving Memory of Theresa “Terry” Yoshida Sherwin
The community of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia greatly mourns the passing of Terry Yoshida Sherwin. She was admired and beloved for her gentle manner and caring ways as an inspiring educator and leader. Having started the practice of tea (chado) over 30 years ago, in 2018 she
Explore the Mysterious World of Yokai! （妖怪）
What is Yokai? （妖怪） Yokai are supernatural beings that often emerge from the spirits of objects or animals. They are not just frightening—they can also be quirky, funny, and even cute, as seen in the popular animes Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro（ゲゲゲの鬼太郎）or Yokai Watch. Yokai reminds us to nurture and appreciate
Discovering the Beauty of Otsukimi: Moon Viewing in September and October
As the seasons transition from summer’s warmth to autumn’s cool embrace, the skies offer a special opportunity to connect with nature through an ancient tradition—Otsukimi, or moon viewing. Rooted in centuries of Japanese culture, Otsukimi is a way to appreciate the beauty of the moon, particularly during two important nights:
Tanabata: State of the Wishes
Tanabata, Japan’s summer star festival, is one of five annual festivals that’s celebrated across the country, as well as by people in the Japanese diaspora. Celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month, Tanabata commemorates the folktale of Orihime, the weaver princess, and her soulmate Hikoboshi, the cowherd, as