Rakugo Performance of Katsura Sunshine in New Canaan

Japan Society of Fairfield County is hosting the event, Rakugo Performance of Katsura Sunshine in New Canaan.  (Saxe Middle School) on Sunday, March 17 at 3 PM. Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling. The performance will be in English. Online ticket prices start at $10 for students and $30 for adults. To purchase tickets, click here. If you have any questions, email:  info@japansocietyfc.org RakugoFlyer-v3 (1)   >>Read More...

Ohanami Picnic

We are having our Annual Potluck Ohanami picnic, around the middle of April, at the Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, CT. As soon as we hear from Gillette Castle of the dates of flowering, we will let you know! >>Read More...

Hina-Matsuri Potluck Lunch

Sunday, March 3rd, noon to 3pm at Hongoh’s Residence in Manchester, CT Join us for a relaxing Japanese Holiday of Hina-matsuri (ひな祭り・桃の節句), also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day. Sweet Sake (甘酒) will also be served. Both Ladies & Gentleman are welcome. Kindly email us at contact@jsofgh.org, so we’ll have a count of how many are coming. >>Read More...

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 24th, 3pm to 7pm at Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield, CT Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), Asian American Studies Institute at UConn, and the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. A free event but Reservation is required! (flier attached). They are giving us a table there and we are doing simple calligraphy & origami. If you wish to volunteer, please email us! >>Read More...