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...
2025 Summer Festival
Japan Society of Greater Hartford is coming back to Blue Back Square in West Hartford Connecticut for our 10th annual Japan Summer Festival! Come join us for a fun filled day of events and cultural celebration! We’ll have dancing and musical performances, a Jujutsu presentation and Tae Kwondo performance, Obon Odori dance, a Taiko drum performance and more! The festival starts at noon on Saturday June 28th. Attendance is free and all are invited! See >>Read More...
Ohanami Potluck Picnic
On Saturday April 19th, we’ll be hosting our annual Ohanami Potluck picnic at Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam CT right next to Gold Fish Pond. Bring a dish or tasty treats and come join us! Festivities will begin at 11AM. Hope to see you there! >>Read More...
Nihongo Night-Global Development by Reza Brooks
Saturday, February 22, 2025 Where: Manchester, CT Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Global Development By Reza Brooks What is Global Development and how does it play a role in the World? JSGH member, Reza, will share his experience working in Global Development. He will talk about the United Nations (UN) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The different types of governmental and non-governmental institutions. He will also talk about how some Japanese based institutions work towards the >>Read More...