JSGH Fall Hiking at Gillette Castle State Park

Hello!  The Japan Society of Greater Hartford is organizing a group hike, and you’re invited to join.  Let’s enjoy the fall colors and the great outdoors before it gets cold! Who You and JSGH! What A hike around the Gillette Castle Estate.  See attached for a Map. When  October 25th 2020, 2pm to about 3pm Where Gillette Castle State Park  67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423 Let’s meet in the main parking area near the castle >>Read More...

Cherry Trees Planting at Gillette Castle State Park

On October 3, 2020, with many volunteers help, we were able to plan several cherry trees at the Gillette Castle State Park. In Japan, people visit the beautiful Cherry blossoms during the spring season, at parks, old castles, schools, or along the riverbanks. For them, it is the time to share the joy of living. In Connecticut, however, we only occasionally see these gorgeous Cherry blossoms on private properties, there is nowhere for the public >>Read More...

JSGH Fall Picnic 2020

We’re very excited to be able to invite you to the JSGH Fall Picnic! We sincerely hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of food and conversation in the great outdoors. With everyone’s help, we think that we can enjoy each other’s company, while keeping each other safe. Time/Date: 11 am / Saturday, September 26th, 2020 Where: Peter’s Yard, Berlin CT (JSGH members should’ve received either email or USPS mail with the detail.) Cost: Free >>Read More...

JSGH Summer Newsletter

Summer 2020 Issue: August 30, 2020 Message from the President Dear JSGH Members and Friends, I sincerely hope that this message finds you well, despite the trying times we find ourselves in. The Coronavirus pandemic has affected us all to some degree, and JSGH has been no exception. Although we haven’t been able to hold our regular social and cultural events like the Summer Festival and Nihongo Night, for many months, we are very much >>Read More...