Japan-America Society of Alabama upcoming events

November Kayoubikai・11月の火曜日会 (17 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join JASA Friends for the Kayoubikai (火曜日会) held every month!

It's a great chance to socialize with the lively JASA community. Everyone is welcome, regardless of membership.

Please RSVP at least three days in advance. The event is free, but participants are responsible for their meal costs afterward.

JASAのお友達との楽しい夕食はいかがでしょうか？

JASAのメンバーでない方でも、日本語と英語の練習をしながら、素晴らしいJASAコミュニティとの交流を深める絶好の機会。ご興味のある方はどなたでも参加可能です。

ただ、3日前までにRSVPをお忘れなく。なお、参加は無料ですが、食事後の会計は各自でお願い申し上げます。先着24名様まで。

Ouchigohan! - November 2026 (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Cook along with Table for Two, a network of Japan-America Societies, and the US JET Alumni Associationwhile while chef, Debra Samuels demonstrates the Japanese dish.

The theme will be Comfort Food for the cozy fall season where we’ll be making:
- Nabeyaki Udon
- Japenese Style Rare Cheesecake

Registrants receive the recipe and a list of ingredients in advance.

Saturday, November 21

5:00 - 6:30 PM ET | 4:00 - 5:30 PM CT

JASA or other JAS/JS Members: $10

Non-Members: $15

Event Registration Page:

JASA members, or members of other Japan-America/Japan Societies receive a $5 registration discount. Email Gwenafaye McCormick to receive JASA's member code, and make sure to register here!

This class will be taught by Debra Samuels, lead curriculum and recipe developer for Wa-Shokuiku, a program of TABLE FOR TWO USA. Debra is an author of two cookbooks and co-author of Japanese Cooking for Kids, TFT’s new cookbook and the 2020 recipient of the John E. Thayer III Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cultural Exchange Between the United States and Japan.

JASA Book Club - Pure Invention, Matt Alt (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:45:00 GMT

Join us for our first JASA book club! Our first book will be Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World by Matt Alt.

The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured--and transformed--the world's imagination, from karaoke and the Walkman to anime and emoji.

So pick up and read this great history of "an unsung chapter of globalization," and join us for a guided discussion on December 3rd! Make sure to RSVP here so we know you're coming.

Year End Friendship Meeting in Huntsville・年末友好会 (4 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us for the JASA Friendship Meeting"!

Open to both members and non-members, this event offers a chance to meet new people, and connect with the community over delicious dishes. Attendance is free, but participants will cover their own meal costs.

With limited seating for 20, please RSVP early to secure your spot!

美味しい食事をいただきなたら新しい友人を作りはいかがですか？JASA会員・非会員を問わず、を楽しみながら、。

参加費は無料ですが、食事後のお会計は各自でお願い申し上げます。

定員は20名までとなっておりますので、参加希望の方はお早めにRSVPください。