Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC)

10/03/2026

You know we love Japanese movie trailers!!! This is NEVER AFTER DARK playing at the Garfield Cinema downtown Cincinnati from October 23rd! For it being spooky season, it's the perfect film!

Showings:
Friday, October 23 at 7:00
Saturday, October 24 at 4:00 & 7:00
Sunday, October 25 at 4:00

Plus, each screening followed by post-film discussion

Get your tickets now! https://cincinnatiworldcinema.ticketspice.com/never-after-dark

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09/30/2026

A Japanese supernatural thriller is coming to Cincinnati!

NEVER AFTER DARK opens Friday, October 23 at Cincinnati World Cinema at the Garfield Theatre. Written and directed by Dave Boyle and shot entirely in Japan, the film stars Moeka Hoshi (SHOGUN), Kento Kaku (HOUSE OF NINJAS), Kurumi Inagaki, and Tae Kimura.

It's won awards at film festivals around the world, and Stephen King called it "Amazing and haunting." 👻

This is a small independent film, so every ticket makes a difference. Grab a friend and catch it on the big screen!

🎟️ Tickets, trailer, and showtimes: magpictures.com/neverafterdark

Cincinnati World Cinema The Garfield Theatre

09/14/2026

Slow down. Have some matcha.

An introduction to chanoyu, the Japanese Way of Tea. Oct. 8 in Cincinnati. Beginners welcome, everything provided.

jasgc.org/events

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09/01/2026

Asianati Asiannti is looking for volunteers ages 15+ to help bring the Asianati Night Market to life! Opportunities include leading games and activities, serving beverages, being a mascot, and more!

https://anm.asianati.com/volunteer

08/26/2026

Haiku (俳句) is a traditional Japanese poetic form known for its brevity, clarity, and seasonal imagery. Contemporary English-language haiku preserve the spirit of the genre, embodying a broad range of style, imagery, and form. Haiku encourages careful observation, emotional awareness, and appreciation for small moments. It is used today in both literary and educational settings around the world.

This 90-minute workshop will introduce participants to the structure and feeling of haiku poetry in a supportive, creative environment. It’s both educational and expressive.

You’ll Experience:

✨ A breakdown of what makes a haiku (in English and in Japanese tradition)
✨ Examples of published English-language haiku
✨ A guided writing session with time to create and share original poems

Registration required!

JASGC Member Ticket - $25
General (Non-Member) Ticket - $35

Learn more ➡️ jasgc.org/events

JASGC Events The Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati hosts events all year long that bring people together across cultures. […]

08/24/2026

Join Josh Lively, General Manager of Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, and a wh***ey and local history specialist, for this special event featuring Northern Row's small batch wh***ey distillery, a traditional "grain-to-glass" operation, and highlighting Cincinnati's rich Over-the-Rhine history.

Tickets include a dinner buffet and social hour, 6:00-7:00 pm (pulled pork and chicken sliders + salad), followed by an approximately one-hour distillery tour hosted by Josh Lively that includes samples of 4 different kinds of wh***ey.

The event will start out in Northern Row's Tap Room, formerly the Apex Furniture Factory, built in 1895 and featuring historical artifacts that are part of OTR's storied past.

Tickets are requred!
JASGC Member Ticket $85
General (Non-Member) Ticket $100

07/09/2026

One of our presenters has openings in her upcoming Japanese Calligraphy Class! Enrolling now!

Learn more ⤵️ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8uykOAIRVc_ypCPLDqdj1hWCi1MavakUfmg3tkO6Lk/edit?usp=sharing

05/20/2026

Join us on June 11 at the new and Mercantile Immersive for Fusion: A Multicultural Experiencean evening designed to celebrate culture, conversation, and connection. We are excited to co-host this event alongside other local chambers to gather professionals from across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to network and share diverse perspectives. Enjoy a complimentary drink and light bites while building new relationships.

Join the conversation today!

https://business.nkychamber.com/events/Details/fusion-2026-1505963?sourceTypeId=Website

04/17/2026

Join us May 7 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Mei Japanese Restaurant in Blue Ash for a sake tasting led by Certified Sake Sommelier Akisa Fukuzawa.
Akisa will walk us through a 30 minute presentation on how sake is made and the culture behind it, followed by a guided tasting of 4 premium cold sakes paired with traditional Japanese appetizers.

This year's sake selection is a step up from last year's lineup. Beginners are welcome, and longtime sake fans will find plenty to appreciate too.

A few things to know:
You must be 21 or older
This sold out in 2025, so grab tickets early

Tickets available ➡️ https://jasgc.org/en/events/ #!event/2026/5/7/sake-tasting-w-certified-sake-sommelier-mei-japanese-restaurant

04/08/2026

JETAA Tokyo and USJETAA are running a 3-part series this month called Horizons, and we wanted to make sure our community knew about it.

It's built around something a lot of JET alumni have wondered about: what does it actually look like to stay in Japan, or go back, for good?

The speakers are JET alums who have done it and are willing to get into the real details across three sessions this April.

April 10/11 — Making Japan Home After JET
April 17/18 — Job Hunting in Japan
April 24/25 — Pursuing a Master's in Japan

All sessions are online, with in-person attendance in Tokyo for Parts 1 and 3.
Register at www.usjetaa.org/news/horizons-japan-career-series