HARTFORD, Jul.17, 2019 – – – Japan Society of Greater Hartford (JSGH), CT has been awarded Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY2019. The award is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and JSGH is one of 63 groups around the world chosen for their outstanding contributions to promote understanding between Japan and the other countries. “This shows the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan has recognized the continuous effort of our volunteers and the support >>Read More...
Japan Festival 2019 – Video
Renee McCue presents a preview of the sixth annual Japan Summer Festival, a free, one-day celebration of Japanese culture that will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Blue Back Square, from noon-5:30 p.m. (The rain date is Sunday, June 16, 2018, noon-5:30 p.m.) Watch a video! >>Read More...
Cosplay Contest at Japan Summer Festival
The Cosplay Contest is coming back to JSGH’s Summer Festival on June 15, 2019! (Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT) Do you love dressing up as your favorite Japanese anime, manga or video game character? Come join us for the Summer Festival Cosplay contest! Please make sure your costume has a Japanese theme and is appropriate for all ages. Cash prizes for the winners! 3:00-4:00 Cosplay Contest Winners will be announced at 4:10! You can >>Read More...
2019 Japan Summer Festival
6th Annual Japan Summer Festival Saturday, June 15th, 2019 (Rain date: Sun. June 16th) Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT Noon – 5:30 pm This is a free event open to the public. Mountain River Taiko Karate & Kendo Demonstrations Shishimai Lion Dance Bon Dance *Cosplay Contest (If you’d like to enter the contest, please see here for the detail.) Balloon Storytelling Tea Ceremony Yukata Experience Sumi-e (Japanese ink painting workshop) Paprika Dance – Tokyo >>Read More...
Palestinian-Japanese Soprano Mariam Tamari to Tour U.S. East Coast
Palestinian-Japanese Soprano Mariam Tamari to tour U.S. East Coast with Palestinian Pianist Fadi Deeb Woodbridge, CT — Internationally-acclaimed Palestinian-Japanese opera singer Mariam Tamari will give a series of three concerts on the East Coast hosted by the Palestine Museum US. She will be accompanied by award-winning pianist Dr. Fadi Deeb of Bir Zeit University / Edward Said Conservatory. With thriving careers, Tamari and Deeb are two of the most accomplished artists of Palestinian origin in >>Read More...