Nihongo Night – Using Nihongo for Music Research in Japan

For our next Nihongo night on Saturday, August 23rd, guest speaker Garrett Goresbeck will be joining us to present his experience with background music compositions for anime productions. He will showcase various entertaining examples of anime music, which is quickly becoming a new worldwide genre of music production. We will also be hosting a potluck for the event. Please bring your favorite tasty dish to share with everyone! Please RSVP by sending an email to >>Read More...

Nihongo Night – Strong Bones, Steady Steps

Saturday, May 17, 2025 Where: Manchester, CT Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Our next Nihongo night on May 17th will feature a presentation on Osteoporosis prevention and how to stay in shape and remain fit with age. The panel will include great tips to be healthy and maintain bone strength, and enjoy a great quality of life well into your retirement years! We will also have food available for attendees. Please bring a dish >>Read More...

Nihongo Night-The Minimalist Traveler By Karin Przygocki

Saturday, January, 11, 2025 Where: Bristol, CT Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm JSGH member, Karin, will share the fine-tuned packing hacks she uses to travel the world efficiently and comfortably with just a small backpack. She will also present a slideshow showcasing some of her minimalist adventures in Japan. If possible, please bring a food item to share at the potluck. If you are interested, please email contact@jsofgh.org, so we can provide you the >>Read More...

November Nihongo Night

映画ナイトに来ませんか~ Saturday, November 9th, 4:00pm ~ 7:00 pm, Hongoh’s Residence We have 12 more seats left (for the 25 max capacity) for this weekend potluck movie night, “Godzilla Minus One.” Kindly email us, contact@jsofgh.org to join >>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...