Next year on January 17th, Japan Society of Greater Hartford will once again be hosting our New Year’s Party at the Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center! Come join us for a day as we discuss our plans and events for 2026, enjoy lunch, and celebrate with music, dance, games, and more! You can mail in your registration by following the instructions on the flier below, and we also have a Google Form available online, available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-uF4QH_vwa29ApfDWO_Le6omfm4Pdv8aiXK3psC-1ySxvjw/viewform >>Read More...
2025 NYC Bus Trip
On Sunday December 7th, we will be going on our annual New York City bus trip! Come join us for a day as we explore central Manhattan for the Christmas Season as we visit the Rockefeller Center, Uniqlo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Kinokuniya bookstore, and more! Afterwards, we’ll take a trip through the Lincoln tunnel and visit Mitsuwa! $70 Members. $80 Non-Members. $40 Student/Children. Last Day to register for the trip is Saturday November 22nd. >>Read More...
2025 Fall Picnic
On Sunday September 14th, Japan Society of Greater Hartford is returning to JB Williams Park to host our Fall Picnic! Join us for a fun afternoon of food, drink, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Also, we’ll be doing Karaoke this year! If you would like to attend, please RSVP by September 7th. For contact information as well as how to register, please review the attached flier. See you there! >>Read More...
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...