June 2022 Issue: August 10th, 2022 Message from the President Hello JSGH Members and Friends, I hope you’re all enjoying your summer and that this message finds you well. Despite it being about a month ago, I think many of us may still be in shock from the tragic assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. It still seems like something from a horrible dream, something that could only be imagined, but could never >>Read More...
7th Annual Japan Summer Festival
Sunday, June 5, 2022, 1-5 p.m. Blue Back Square West Hartford Free Events: Taiko Drumming Show, Koryu Budo Demonstration, Shishimai Lion Dance, Bon Odori, Balloon Storytelling, Yukata Experience, Origami class and other fun activities for kids Japanese Food and Drinks Available for Purchase >>Read More...
JSGH Hanami Picnic 2022
🌸 🌸 🌸 Enjoy CT Cherry Blossoms with JSGH 🌸 🌸 🌸 We’re very excited to be able to invite you to the second annual JSGH Hanami Picnic! ! Please join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and balloons. The Friends of Gillette Castle will also be holding a public event near the castle at the same time (link), so we can enjoy both the cherry blossoms and their hospitality. Hope to see you >>Read More...
JSGH West Hartford Walk Trout Brook Trail
Sunday, March 27th @ 1:30 PM, Trout Brook Trail Meet us at the corner of Boulevard & Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, CT to enjoy a nice walk along Trout Brook near the Blue Back Square. It will be a great chance to meet other members and enjoy each other’s company in the nice early Spring after a long and cold Winter! >>Read More...
Onigiri Demonstration by JSGH
The Japan Society of Greater Hartford held an Onigiri Making demonstration at the Farmington Library on February 26, 2022 (2:30-3:30 pm). Thanks to all volunteers who made this event possible as well as the participants who signed up to try out delicious Onigiri making with us! https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/events/onigiri-demonstration >>Read More...