Japan-America Society of Alabama upcoming events

Porco Rosso - 紅の豚 (14 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

It's Miyazaki series month!

Every Thursday, the Capri Theater and JASA will be one of Hayao Miyazaki's masterpieces.
For tickets, please click here.

May Friendship Meeting in Huntsville / 5月 JASA友好会 (15 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 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 enjoy Japanese cuisine, meet new people, and connect with the community. Attendance is free, but participants will cover their own meal costs.

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

JASA会員・非会員を問わず、皆様のご参加を心より歓迎いたします！

美味しい日本料理を楽しみながら、新しい友人を作りましょう。

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。

Ouchigohan! - May 2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join Table for Two, a network of Japan-America Societies, and the US JET Alumni Association for a virtual Japanese cooking class - Ouchigohan!

Saturday, May 16

6:00 - 7:30 PM ET | 5:00 - 6:30 PM CT

JASA or other JAS/JS Members: $10

Non-Members: $15

This May, we will finish our EdamameChamp theme with Kei-chan yaki, a specialty of Gifu prefecture: flavorful miso-marinated chicken thighs stir-fried with cabbage and vegetables. Rice with spring peas compliments in taste and simplicity. We will finish off the class with a Strawberry Matcha Latte. Once you learn the trick to this specialty drink you will be able to make your own and save money on this expensive coffee-house drink. This class is simply delicious!

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.

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 virtual Japanese cooking class is held once a month via Zoom.

Cook along while a Table for Two chef demonstrates how to cook a Japanese recipe! Registrants receive the recipe and a list of ingredients in advance, and are encouraged to cook along.

May Kayoubikai 5月の火曜日会 (19 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join JASA Friends for the Kayoubikai (火曜日会) held every 3rd Tuesday of the month!

It's a great chance to socialize and practice Japanese 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.

Enjoy a fun dinner at a Japanese restaurant in the Birmingham area!

JASAのお友達との楽しい夕食はいかがでしょうか？

毎月第3火曜日にバーミンガム周辺の日本食レストランで開催される「火曜会」にご招待できることを大変嬉しく思います。このイベントは、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。

JASAのメンバーでない方でも、興味のある方はどなたでも大歓迎です！

3日前までにRSVPをお忘れなく。

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。

May JASA Language Club・5月JASA日本語クラブ (21 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the JASA Japanese Language Club!

Join us once a month on Thursdays, starting at 6:30 PM at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.

We encourage you to study the Hiragana, Katakana, and grammar section on your own at home. During our sessions, we'll focus on answering questions you have and/or practice conversational Japanese together!

Feel free to ask questions, share resources, and connect with fellow learners in this group. We're excited to study with you!

JASA Japanese Language Clubへようこそ！
このクラブでは、英会話を練習したい方、新しいお友達を作りたい方、メンバーの日本語勉強を手伝ってくれる方も募集しています。ぜひお気軽にご参加ください！

Spirited Away - 千と千尋の神隠し (21 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

It's Miyazaki series month!

Every Thursday, the Capri Theater and JASA will be one of Hayao Miyazaki's masterpieces.
For tickets, please click here.

The Boy and the Heron - 君たちはどう生きるか (28 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

It's Miyazaki series month!

Every Thursday, the Capri Theater and JASA will be one of Hayao Miyazaki's masterpieces.
For tickets, please click here.