Japan-America Society of Miami/South Florida

03/29/2026

03/16/2026

That time of year is here again! Know someone interested in the JET Program? Send this post to them 📌

USJETAA is hosting a free virtual JET Info Session on March 31, 2026!

During this session, you’ll hear:
• Firsthand experiences from JET alumni who lived and worked in Japan
• Application guidance from a JET Program Coordinator on what makes a strong application
• A live Q&A session to get your questions answered in real time

If Japan is on your horizon, this is a great place to start.

Register to save your spot and take the first step toward your JET journey.
https://www.usjetaa.org/news/jet-info-session-march-2026


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02/23/2026

Get your Nihon-go on this spring with Adult Japanese Classes at Miami Dade College!

12/14/2025

On December 4, the Japan-America Society of Miami/South Florida (JASMSFL) closed out the year with a Bōnenkai, or “forget-the-year” gathering, hosted at the Coral Gables Museum. Guests came together in a spirit of friendship and cultural appreciation, reflecting on the past year while welcoming the promise of the new one.

A highlight of the evening was the extraordinary performance by Master Inami Woodcarver Nambu Hakkun, who shared his artistry with attendees. His demonstration brought centuries of Japanese craftsmanship to life, offering a rare glimpse into the precision, beauty, and cultural depth of traditional Inami woodcarving.

Guests enjoyed the performance and the warmth of fellowship that defines the Society’s mission: strengthening ties between Japan and South Florida.

The event was generously sponsored by Becker & Poliakoff and Emergent Global Investments, and made possible through the collaboration with Poiesis, with support from the The Japan Foundation, New York and The Tokyo Club.

If you are inspired by Japanese culture and eager to explore educational programs, cultural events, and community connections, we invite you to join the JASMSFL. Membership opens the door to opportunities to deepen your understanding of Japan while building lasting friendships in South Florida. Click on the link to learn more: https://jasmsfl.org/membership/

12/04/2025

See you this evening at the Coral Gables Museum!

You will be part of an extraordinary cultural experience honoring both the artistry of Japan and the joy of year-end reflection, our Bōnenkai, or “forget-the-year” gathering.

Generously sponsored by Becker & Poliakoff and Emergent Global Investments.

12/02/2025

Join Us for our first ever Bōnenkai Forget-the-Year Party on December 4th.

Celebrate the growing bonds between Japan and South Florida in the historic Coral Gables Museum.

While you “forget the year” with friends and colleagues, experience a Japanese master artist in action. Inami woodcarving master, Nambu Hakuun III, will demonstrate his craft during the party in his first-ever U.S. tour organized by Poiesis.

Guests will have the opportunity to interact with Master Hakuun and try carving themselves.

Thursday, December 4, 2025
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Museum | 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres | $45 per person

Click on the link to RSVP: https://jasmsfl.org/program-events/bonenkai-end-of-year-party/

We are grateful for the support of The Japan Foundation New York and The Tokyo Club.

This event is generously sponsored by Becker & Poliakoff and Emergent Global Investments.

11/24/2025

Don’t miss this extraordinary cultural experience honoring both the joy of year-end reflection, our Bōnenkai, or “forget-the-year” gathering and the artistry of Japan.

Witness a live woodcarving demonstration, learn about the legacy of Inami craftsmanship, and celebrate the close of the year with friends and community in the spirit of gratitude and renewal.

Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL

Thursday, December 4, 2025
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
RSVP by Thursday, November 26
$45 per person

This event is generously sponsored by Becker & Poliakoff and Emergent Global Investments.

Sponsorship opportunities available at: https://jasmsfl.org/program-events/bonenkai-end-of-year-party/

11/21/2025

For the first time ever, Master Nambu Hakuun, third-generation Inami Woodcarver, is leaving Japan for a world tour, and bringing centuries of Japanese craftsmanship to the United States. We are honored to host him in Miami.

Inami woodcarving is an “art of subtraction”, where masterpieces are carved from a single block of wood, revealing breathtaking depth and movement. Master Hakuun, trained under the historic Nanbu Hakuun lineage for over a decade in the traditional apprenticeship system, has created works that grace temples, shrines, and landmarks in Japan, including Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to see the living spirit of the shokunin, a master craftsman whose life is dedicated to beauty, precision, and cultural stewardship.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL
Tickets: $45
RSVP at: https://jasmsfl.org/program-events/bonenkai-end-of-year-party/

Sponsorship opportunities available: https://jasmsfl.org/program-events/bonenkai-end-of-year-party/

Contact [email protected] or call 786-505-0720 for additional information.

11/14/2025

See you tomorrow at our first Aki Matsuri: Festival of Autumn Colors!

Miami Friends of the Japanese Garden

FREE EVENT
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Ichimura Miami Japanese Garden
1101 McArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132

11/13/2025

The Florida International University Japan Club and the Florida JET Alumni Association (Florida JETAA) and Friends will be joining us at our first Aki Matsuri or Festival of Autumn Colors!

If you’re curious about Japanese culture, language, study and teaching abroad opportunities, or want to learn Japanese, get involved with local student clubs and cultural programs, come say hi and connect!

Also, enjoy a full day packed with performances by Fushu Daiko, South Florida Kyudo, and Samurai Ninja Experience, hands-on activities, delicious Japanese food, and fun for all ages!

Join us this Saturday, November 15
Celebrate Japan, community, and friendship!

Miami Friends of the Japanese Garden
1101 McArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132

FREE EVENT
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Bring a friend and be part of the experience!

11/12/2025

Get ready for our first Aki Matsuri or Festival of Autumn Colors!

It’s our favorite time of year to celebrate friendship, culture, and community, Japanese style!

We will be building a Tomodachi Tree, together! Write a little note of gratitude, friendship, or good vibes on a paper leaf and tie it to the tree. By the end of the day, it’ll be bursting with colorful leaves and kind words from everyone.

Come for the food, stay for the fun: music by Fushu Daiko, crafts, performances by South Florida Kyudo Kai, Samurai Ninja Experience and activities for the whole family!

See you this Saturday, November 15
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
FREE EVENT

Miami Friends of the Japanese Garden
1101 McArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132