The Third Space Exhibit

This event is presented by our JapanPhilly2020 partner, the Fleisher Art Memorial.  The Third Space: Japanese American Resettlement in the Greater Philadelphia Region August 14 – October 4 Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 While much has been written on the Japanese American concentration camp experience 1942

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Please Touch Museum Events

These events are presented by our JapanPhilly2020 partner, the Please Touch Museum. Opening Ceremony Torch Parade Friday, July 24, 2020 Please Touch Museum  4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Make history with Please Touch Museum as they explore being a super athlete. Exercise your muscles, wave your flag,

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Ohara School Ikebana Exhibition

This event is presented by our JapanPhilly2020 partners, the Delaware Valley Chapter of Ohara Ikebana and the Scott Arboretum. Ohara School Ikebana Exhibition at the Scott Arboretum April 17-19 Wister Center at the Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore PA Free and open to the public. Join the Delaware Valley Chapter

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Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver

This event is run by our JapanPhilly2020 partners, Collaborative Cataloguing Japan and Strange Truth 2020.  Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver: De-time Date: April 9 – May 15, 2020 Haverford College Thursday, April 9, 2020 Public conversation with artist Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver and Ann Adachi-Tasch, Executive Director, Collaborative Cataloging Japan 4:30–5:30 p.m. VCAM

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As We Saw Them

This event is run by our JapanPhilly2020 partner, the Independence Seaport Museum.   As We Saw Them April 25, 2020 through January 3, 2021 Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Explore the evolution of the complicated and lasting partnership between Japan and the United States

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2020 Marketing Assistant Position

2020 Marketing Assistant Position Profile Overview The Marketing Assistant is a seasonal position (May-October) at the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. The position pays $14/hour and is eligible for up to 37.5 hours/week. The Marketing Assistant will provide support for the Marketing Coordinator with a particular focus on social

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The OIST Experiment – September 2019

The OIST Experiment: Building a World-Class Scientific Research University The third US-Japan Business Meetup Philly, presented by AGC Chemicals and was held on Tuesday, September 10 and hosted by Volpe & Koenig. Dr. Mary Collins, Provost, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology and David Janes, Senior Advisor for Institutional Development

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The US-Japan Trade Relationship – June 2019

The US-Japan Trade Relationship: Tuesday, June 25 JASGP’s second US-Japan Business Meetup Philly was presented by AGC Chemicals and hosted by Volpe & Koenig. Mr. Issei Hatakeyama of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), a non-profit organization that connects businesses with the resources they need to successfully expand to Japan, discussed

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Inaugural Meetup – February 2019

Inaugural US-Japan Business & Public Policy Meetup: Tuesday, February 12 The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia’s first Philadelphia-Japan Business meetup took place at KPMG‘s Philadelphia offices on Tuesday, February 12. After networking over light refreshments, Koji Abe, Deputy Chief of Mission, Consulate General of Japan in New York presented

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Postponed: The Ins & Outs of Doing Business with Japan: It’s Not Just Manners

Postponed The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. We take this threat seriously and are taking proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of our staff, visitors, and attendees.   In keeping with the CDC’s and the City of Philadelphia’s guidelines for public gatherings,

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