Welcome to JASGA

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Welcome to the website of the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin, Inc. Please feel free to explore our calendar of events and newsletter information.

We have just rolled out a complete rebuild of the website with additional features that should allow us to more easily manage content, including posting photo galleries. The payment system has been greatly improved, and you should be on the lookout for more interactive features in the coming months!

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Latest News

Results from the Second Austin Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest

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The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin hosted the 2nd Austin Regional Contest on February 13, 2010 in collaboration with the Annual Texas Japanese Speech Contest, the statewide competition for students and adults at all levels in Japanese language and culture.

A total of forty-two contestants presented poetry recitations and insightful, creative speeches. Listed below are the names of the top three winners in each of Divisions I through V. 

Japan-America Society 2010 Calendar

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The Japan America Society is putting out the first-ever color calendar recognizing 12 of the society chapters around the U.S. The calendars are available for $12 and proceeds will benefit the Japan America Society and our local Austin chapter. Ordering and payment information will be sent to the mailing list soon, or contact us if you are interested in ordering.

Austin Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest

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The 21st Annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest will soon be upon us! See the event information for more details. Download the contest application here.

JASGA Bonenkai 2009

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Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the JASGA Bonenkai on 12/17/2009. The Bonenkai is tradition in Japan. Everyone gets together to say good bye and thank you for the year and get ready for next year.  Sorry we missed who were unable to join us. Thank you for all your support of the JASGA programs and events in 2009!

Japanese Manga Lecture - Konohana Sakuya

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JASGA hosted a Japanese Manga lecture and slide presentation on the 7th of November.

JASGA Friendship Golf Tournament a Success!

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Beautiful weather, a great course, and meeting new people made for an unforgettable day on the Spicewood Course at Balcones Country Club on October 17th.  Participants in the JASGA Friendship Golf Tournament were treated to a marvelous day of golf, good food, tournament and door prizes including Japanese gifts.