Japan-America Society of Alabama upcoming events

Anime Town Huntsville 2026 (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

A star-studded celebrity voice actor guest list, an artist alley, a packed vendor hall filled with anime figures and merch alongside a packed schedule full of panels, maid cafe, and celebrity Q&A's - don't miss Anime Town Huntsville, October 2-4 at the Von Braun Center.

Learn more on their website here!

Oct JASA Language Club・10月JASA日本語クラブ (15 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the JASA Japanese Language Club held 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 日本語クラブへようこそ！
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！

Origami Class (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

You want to try making Origami Ghosts for the Halloween?
Well, you found the right place.
It's free and open to anyone who's 10 yrs old +
Due to seats limitation, registration is required.

October Kayoubikai・10月の火曜日会 (20 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 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! - October 2026 (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:00 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.

This month, we’ll be making: Onigirazu & Kabocha no Nimono

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

Saturday, October 24

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

JASA or other JAS/JS Members: $10

Non-Members: $15

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!

JASA 2026 Annual Celebration Dinner & Business Forum・アラバマ日米協会 2026年次祝辞ディナーとビジネスフォーラム (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for JASA's 2026 Annual Celebration Dinner & Business Forum!

アラバマ日米協会の2026年次祝辞ディナーとビジネスフォーラム、皆様のご参加を心よりお待ち申し上げております。

JASA CELEBRATION DINNER・年次祝辞ディナー

Each year, the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) hosts a special dinner to celebrate and network with our members and guests. This year’s dinner will feature keynote speaker Nicole Pelfrey, Manager of the Payload and Mission Operations Division at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. We'll recognize new and expanding Japanese companies making a significant impact in Alabama and present the 2026 Samuel Ullman Award to an individual dedicated to strengthening the Japan-Alabama relationship.

毎年、アラバマ日米協会はアラバマ州全域から会員やゲストが集まり、交流、食事、そして祝賀を楽しむためのレセプション兼募金活動イベント「年次祝賀ディナー」を開催しています。今年のディナーでは、NASAのペイロード・ミッション運用部門マネージャーであるニコール・ペルフレイ氏をゲストスピーカーとしてお招きし、「日米航空宇宙関係」についてお話しいただきます。また、州内の新規および事業拡大の日本企業を紹介し、当協会の使命や目標について解説を行い、サミュエル・ウルマン賞の受賞者を称えます。

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Location: U.S. Space and Rocket Center

1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

- Registration begins at 4:00 PM

- Reception at 4:30 PM

- Dinner & Program at 6:00 PM

Dress Code: Business Attire

日時: 11月4日（水）

　　　16:00 - 21:00

　　　　- 受付： 16:00

　　　　- レセプション：16:30

　　　　- ディナー： 18:00

場所: U.S. Space and Rocket Center

1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

ドレスコード: ビジネス（正装）

JASA BUSINESS FORUM・ビジネスフォーラム

The following morning, our Business Forum will offer valuable insights from guest speakers and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. This year’s topic is “The Aerospace/Defense Integrated Network in North Alabama,” featuring speakers Burke Hare, Site Director for Space Development Agency-South, Space Development Agency (SDA); Dr. Daigo Kobayashi, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Alabama; Johnathan Pettus, Executive Director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute; and Michael Ward, Senior Vice President for Governmental and Public Affairs at the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

また、年次祝賀ディナーの翌朝にビジネスフォーラムを開催し、参加者の皆様に有益なビジネス上の知見や最新情報をお届けします。今年のテーマは「北アラバマにおける航空宇宙・防衛統合ネットワーク」で、講演者として、宇宙開発庁（SDA）南部支局長のバーク・ヘア氏、アラバマ大学航空宇宙工学・力学助教授の小林大吾博士、オーバーン大学応用研究所所長のジョナサン・ペタス氏、そしてハンツビル／マディソン商工会議所のの政府・広報担当上級副社長のマイケル・ウォードをお迎えする予定です。

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Location: U.S. Space and Rocket Center

1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

Time: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

- Registration and Breakfast Buffet at 7:30 AM

- Program at 8:30 AM

Dress Code: Business Attire

日時: 11月5日（木）

　　　7:30 - 10:30

　　　　- 受付・朝食： 7:30

　　　　- フォーラム：8:30

場所: U.S. Space and Rocket Center

1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

ドレスコード: ビジネス（正装）

ACCOMMODATION

JASA has secured a room block at the Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center. A link will be sent to your email used during registration to access the room block. Rooms are available for 159.00 USD/night.

SPONSORSHIP・スポンサーシップ特典

* All sponsorships offer various levels of exposure, including visibility at the event, in print, and across our social media platforms and website.

Platinum $10,000: One premier table for 8 at the Celebration Dinner, One premier table for 8 at the Business Forum
Dinner Gold $5,000: One premier table for 8 at the Celebration Dinner
Dinner Silver $2,500: Preferred seating for 4 at the Celebration Dinner
Dinner Bronze $1,000: Preferred seating at the Celebration Dinner (tickets not included)
Dinner Partner $500

Forum Gold $2,500: One premier table for 8 at the Business Forum
Forum Silver $1,000: Premier seating for 4 at the Business Forum
Forum Bronze $500: Preferred seating at the Business Forum (tickets not included)
Forum Partner $250

For more details, please see 2026 Annual Dinner Sponsorship Packages.pdf

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Gwenafaye McCormick, JASA Assistant Director, at gwenafaye.mccormick@jasaweb.org.

* すべてのスポンサーシップでは、イベント会場での露出、印刷物、当社のSNSやウェブサイトなど、さまざまなレベルでの露出機会が提供されます。

プラチナ　$10,000: 「年次祝辞ディナー」・「ビジネスフォーラム」における各8名様用プレミアテーブル
ディナー　ゴールド　$5,000: 「年次祝辞ディナー」8名様用プレミアムテーブル1卓
ディナー シルバー　$2,500: 「年次祝辞ディナー」4名様分の優先席
ディナー ブロンズ　$1,000: 「年次祝辞ディナー」優先席へのご案内（チケット代は含まれません）
ディナー　パトナー　$500

フォーラム　ゴールド　$2,500: 「ビジネスフォーラム」8名様用プレミアムテーブル1卓
フォーラム　シルバー　$1,000: 「ビジネスフォーラム」4名様分の優先席
フォーラム　ブロンズ　$500: 「ビジネスフォーラム」優先席へのご案内（チケット代は含まれません）
フォーラム　パトナー　$250

詳細については、ここにをご覧ください。イベントのスポンサーにご興味をお持ちの方は、JASAアシスタント・ディレクターのグウェナフェイ・マコーミック（gwenafaye.mccormick@jasaweb.org）までご連絡ください。

See our full event page here for photos and details from previous year's events!

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.