Quantum Connections: The Full Cut. 🎬🎬 Every insight, every connection, and every "aha!" moment is now available on YouTube. Don't just watch the highlights—get the full story. ✨ Click the link in our bio to subscribe and watch!

We officially launched our Sushi Series last month, and we couldn’t have asked for a more enthusiastic turnout. Our first session, “Inari Inventions,” moved away from the high-pressure precision of rolling maki and focused instead on the golden world of abura-age (seasoned tofu pouches). 💛 The goal was simple: provide the canvas, and let our participants provide the “inventions.” The workshop began with a brief presentation on the history of Inari. Attendees mastered the delicate art of opening the fragile tofu pockets and “packing” them for both aesthetics and structural integrity. While traditional vinegared rice remains the gold standard, our “Inventors” experimented with textures including sesame seeds, carrots, and even lemon! 🥕🍋 “We had a blast. Met great people while learning something I knew so little about…” If you missed this session, don’t worry! We are just getting started with this series. Our next gathering will be on Saturday, May 9th, so save the date! #jascsushiseries #makingsushi #japaneseculture #welovesushi

Ready to level up your language skills? Check out our Japanese Conversation Club's fresh lineup of meetups for March! 🌸 Whether you’re just starting with "Konnichiwa" or you're dreaming in Japanese, our Kaiwa Club sessions are the perfect place to practice in a zero-pressure environment. We hope to see you at Edgewater Public Market! 📍 When: March 14th & 28th | Starting at 10 am Level: All levels welcome. Vibe: Friendly, supportive, and fun. Let us know in the comments if we'll see you there! 👇

Quantum leap? More like a Quantum Connection!🌀 JASC connects Colorado and Japan through Quantum... Last week, over 80 guests joined us at MSU Denver to hear from industry leaders about how Colorado and Japan are leading the world in quantum tech. We were so proud to facilitate this bridge between our local professionals and the visiting Japanese delegation. A massive thank you to our panelists, volunteers, and members for making this event such a packed house! From left to right: Dan Salvetti, David Mitlyng, Michelle Hadwiger, Sristy Argawal, Hiro Mori, Ian Dickinson, Jessi Olsen, Claudine Locascio, Andy Wylegala 🎥 We'll let you know when the event recording is posted on our YouTube channel, so stay tuned! #JASC #QuantumConnections #ColoradoJapan #TechCommunity

Your February "date" calendar is here!❤ Still looking for the perfect Valentine's plan? Whether you're bringing a partner, a bestie, or just your love for Japanese culture, our February lineup is the perfect match! We're celebrating our community as one big group with great conversation and food. ✨The Lineup: 🗓Feb 14: Valentine's Kaiwa Club The ultimate low-pressure group hang. Perfect for couples looking for a unique morning out or singles looking to practice Japanese! 📍 Edgewater Public Market (5505 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214) ⏰10 am - 12 pm 🗓Feb 21: Sushi Series: Inari Inventions (New!) Get hands-on and learn the art of Inari zushi in this special workshop. 🍣Price: $15 for Members | $20 for General Public 📍 JASC Office Building (1373 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203) ⏰10 am - 12 pm 🗓Feb 14: Kaiwa Club Keep the momentum going and end the month with more great conversation! 📍 Edgewater Public Market (5505 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214) ⏰10 am - 12 pm For more information and to register for the sushi class, click the link in our bio🔗 👇Drop a "❤" in the comments if we'll see you at Kaiwa Club tomorrow! #dateideas #denver #japaneseculture #valentinesday #sushiclass

JASC connects Colorado and Japan through Music🎶 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our VIP event last month! We are still buzzing from the incredible energy in the room. It was a true honor to partner with the @coloradosymphony. Bringing together our community of Colorado-Japan businesses and individuals, and the Symphony's world-class artistry, made for a night we won't soon forget. Thank you for helping us hit all the right notes! 🎹✨ From left to right: JASC Executive Director Claudine Locascio, Japanese Pianist Makoto Ozone, Consul General of Japan in Denver Hiroyuki Okajima, Guest Conductor Jun Märkl, Colorado Symphony CEO Daniel Wachter #JASC #ColoradoArts #HarmonyAcrossBorders #LiveMusicColorado #ConductingCommunity

What a year! 🚀 We’ve been busy bridging cultures and sharpening skills: 💼 Over 200 people trained in Japanese Business Protocol 🏫 3,000 students reached via Japan in the Schools 🤝 67 companies & over 500 members working together to make JASC shine Cheers to a year of learning, growth, and community impact! ✨

In the spirit of the New Year, students at Red Rocks Community College recently explored the beautiful tradition of Nengajo (Japanese New Year cards). Historically, these cards are sent to express gratitude to friends and family for their support in the past year. Our Japan in the Schools program brings these vibrant cultural experiences directly to Colorado classrooms, bridging the gap between Denver and Tokyo through hands-on learning. What’s your goal for the New Year? Tell us in the comments! ⛩️ #JapanInTheSchools #Nengajo #CulturalExchange #NewYear2026

Our Japanese Calligraphy Workshop, featuring Mamiko Ikeda-sensei, is filling up fast! Only 2 spots left! 🗓Date: Saturday, January 17th 2026 ⏰Time: 10 am - 12 pm 📍Location: JASC Office Building (1373 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203) 🔗Click the link in our bio and let's Shodo! If you want to be one of the first to receive notifications about our upcoming events, become a member to join our exclusive member emailing list. You can join for just $5/month! #letsshodo #japanesecalligraphy #traditionalart #culturalexperience

JASC is mourning the loss of our dear friend, Edo Kite Master Mikio Toki. His smile, friendship, and impact on Colorado students will never be forgotten.

LAST CALL, chefs! 👩‍🍳 Get ready to master the ultimate holiday menu that'll give you a taste of Christmas in Japan. We're closing out the year by teaching you two festive essentials: a show-stopping Christmas Cake and the addictively crispy Kaarage Fried Chicken! 🗓 Sunday, December 21st ⏰ 3 pm (MST) 📍 Online via Zoom $10 for Members/$15 for General Public 🔗Click the link in our bio and book your spot now! #holidaycookingclass #virtualholidayparty #ouchigohan #cheflife

In the spirit of appreciation, and as a national day of observance in the US, we're pausing to reflect on the power of partnership. To everyone who has dedicated time, shared expertise, or offered unwavering support to our organization this year - we see you, and we are profoundly grateful. Your belief in our work is our greatest resource. Thank you for making our shared vision a reality. We look forward to continuing this journey with you! #ThankYouCommunity

Whether you're a regular attendee of our Kaiwa Club or have been planning on joining, mark your calendar with the upcoming dates for November! 🗓Dates: Saturdays, November 8th & 22nd ⏰Time: 10 am - 12 pm 📍Location: Edgewater Public Market We meet every other Saturday as a place for native and non-native Japanese speakers to use their language skills in a relaxed space. Kaiwa Club information can ALWAYS be found on our website 🔗 link in our bio! We understand that if you don't use it, you lose it, so come use your Japanese with us! #kaiwaclub #kaiwa #jascolorado #edgewaterpublicmarket #nihongo

Join us for a Saturday morning Bonsai Workshop taught by certified Bonsai experts from the Denver Botanic Gardens! 🎄 The immersive experience begins with a lecture on the history and types of Bonsai, followed by a live demonstration of essential trimming and shaping techniques. The best part? The final portion is a hands-on session where you'll create your very own miniature masterpiece! We provide everything you need: ✂ Shears for the workshop 🌱 You will leave the class with your own tree, a training pot, and wire to continue your Bonsai journey at home! Click the link in our bio to learn more and register today! ➡🔗 #Bonsai #coloradogardening #weekendworkshop

We're looking for a creative member to design our organization's official 2026 Nengajo (Japanese New Year's Card)! 🎉 The winning design will be sent digitally to all our members, and the artist will receive a fantastic prize package 🏆 Design Requirements: ~ Year: 2026 clearly featured ~ Zodiac: for 2026, the horse ~ Logo Placeholder: blank box or outline, see 2 types on website ~ Greeting: あけましておめでとうございます / Happy New Year ~ Size: standard 4" x 6" postcard ~ File Type: PNG, PDF, or high-quality JPEG ~ Originality: must be your original creation ~ Bonus: integrate themes from both Japan and the state of Colorado. Show how these cultures connect! 🏆Prize🏆 ~ A FREE 1-year Individual Membership to JASC ~ A $25 Gift Card to Kokoro How & When to Submit: ~ Deadline: November 30th ~ Submit to: jascolorado.org/nengajo-contest We can't wait to see your incredible designs! #nengajocontest #postcarddesign #newyearscard #yearofthehorse #coloradojapan

It's Sports Day in Japan! 🏂🏓⚾🎾🏐🥋🏀 In Japanese, today is called 運動会 (Undoukai) which directly translates to exercise meeting. The holiday was created to commemorate the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. It is honored today to encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Do you play a sport? Which one? What is your favorite way to stay active and healthy? 💬Let is know in the comments below!💬

Roll up your sleeves and feed your soul! 🍙 Join us for our unforgettable Onigiri Onegai, where we're mixing hands-on fun with a powerful purpose! You'll get to immerse yourself in Japanese culture by learning how to make and enjoy onigiri, Japan's ultimate comfort food. But the fun doesn't stop with the food! Your presence supports an incredible cause: for every photo shared with the official hashtag #OnigiriAction, 5 children in need will be fed! Come for the delicious food, stay for the great company, and leave with a full heart knowing you've made a difference. Let's learn, eat, and give back together! 🗓Date: Saturday, October 25th ⏰Time: 10 am - 12 pm 📍Location: JASC Office Building (1373 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203) 🔗Click the link in our bio to register now!

Today is a beautiful holiday in Japan 🌝 It is the mid-autumn full moon, which means people will celebrate お月見 (o-tsuki mi) - a moon viewing holiday. Common activities to celebrate お月見 are: 🌕Night picnics for admiring the beauty of this particular moon 🍡Seasonal Tsukimi menus at restaurant chains 🎶Festivals with traditional music Here in Colorado, we can join in on the festivities with a night picnic or a moment for admiring the mid-autumn full moon. Check out our full article on the moon viewing holiday in our 日本語コラム linked in our bio 🔗all of the articles are fully in Japanese... a great opportunity for reading practice! 📖

Kaiwa Club is perfect for strengthening your Japanese listening and speaking skills! 🗓 The upcoming dates for October are Saturdays the 11th and 25th! ⏰ Starts at 10 am 📍 At the picnic tables in Edgewater Public Market in front of Arepas Kaiwa Club will always be linked in our bio under the Upcoming Events 🔗 Don't miss our Kaiwa Club meetings in October! We'll see you there :) #japaneseconversation #kaiwaclub #japaneselearner #friends

October is Onigiri month! 🍙 While we will be hosting an onigiri-making class in person a week after this event, we still encourage you to attend this month’s Ouchigohan! It’s the perfect opportunity to get inspiration for our onigiri event. Plus, learn to make the delicious spinach Ohitashi and a kabocha soup! 🗓 October 18th ⏰ 4 pm (MDT) 📍 Online via Zoom $10 for Members/$15 for General Public Click the link in our bio to register! Even if you can't attend this months Ouchigohan or Onigiri Onegai, Onigiri Action starts October 7th and goes until November 15th, so be sure to make an onigiri or two and share it with the special hashtag.

🍁 Happy First Day of Autumn 🌰 With the transition between seasons being a time of reflection and celebration in Japan, here are a few ways you can celebrate 秋分の日, the autumn equinox, today: 💭 Personal Reflection: realign with your goals and set new intentions 💛 Family Time: reach out to a family member or friend and catch up or reconnect 🍄 Outdoor Activities: take advantage of the perfect outdoor temperature and soak in the crisp autumn air Let us know in the comments if you did something to celebrate しゅうぶんの日🍂 #秋分の日 #autumnequinox #personalrefection #familytime #outdooractivites

Today (September 15th) is Respect for the Aged Day in Japan 👵👴 a wonderful holiday designed to connect generations. Can you think of a U.S holiday that is similar to this holiday? Let us know in the comments. 💬

What an incredible day for our dragonboat team, Nichi-Bei-Go! at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival! 🐲 After a summer of hard work and dedication, the team was able to showcase just how in sync they are. 🛶 Every stroke was a testament to their passion and teamwork, demonstrating the power of moving as one. Nichi-Bei-Go! is more than just a dragonboat team; it's an extension of our larger JASC community. ⛩ It's a group of people passionate about Japanese culture and learning more about it. 🎉 This festival was an amazing opportunity to connect with the broader community and celebrate our shared love for the sport and our vibrant cultures. #NichiBeiGO #coloradodragonboatfestival #CulturalExchange #teamwork #ColoradoLife

What's it really like to learn with us? Find out in this student testimonial for our Passport to Japan classes. ✈🇯🇵 Our program focuses on building practical language skills and a deep understanding of the Japanese culture. Inspired to begin your own journey? Our fall classes start on September 25th. Enroll today and save your spot! 🔗 Click here for more information and to register: https://www.jascolorado.org/learning-japanese

We're excited to announce major updates to our website! Be sure to check them out at www.jascolorado.org 🔗 (link in our bio!) Our new navigation bar makes it easier than every to find what you need: 🤝 BUSINESS ~ companies and organizations can now find relevant information and resources in one place 👩🏻‍🏫 EDUCATION ~ learners and aspiring learners can explore programs and resources for studying Japanese both in and outside of Colorado 🗓 ANNUAL EVENTS ~ learn about the events that we host every year and mark them on your calendar 📰 NEWS ~ Stay up to date by subscribing to our community newsletter, reading out Nihongo (Japanese) Column, or checking out our Staff Updates blog If you're a JASC Member, you'll now find: 😆 MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ~ easily update your profile information 💸 MEMBER DISCOUNTS ~ browse or add exclusive deals available to members We hope this new website structure helps our community find the information they need and stay more connected with JASC than ever before. Special thanks to our summer intern, Hanako Keney, for her work on the website. This is an ongoing project so stay tuned for new pages, information, and website visuals! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JASCのウェブサイトリニューアルをお知らせします！ 新しいナビゲーションバーで、必要な情報がこれまで以上に探しやすくなりました： 🤝Business ~ 企業や団体に関連する情報や資料を、一か所に集約しました。 👩🏻‍🏫Education ~ 日本語を学んでいる方、またはこれから学びたい方が、コロラド州内外での学習プログラムや教材を探すことができます。 🗓Annual Events ~ 毎年開催しているイベントを紹介しています。そのイベントをご自身のカレンダーにマークすることが可能です。 📰News ~ ニュースレターや、日本語コラム、スタッフ更新ブログを読むことにより最新情報をチェックできます。 JASC会員の皆様は、以下の機能もご利用いただけます： 😆Manage Your Account ~ ご自身の会員プロフィール情報を更新したり、住所の表示設定の管理などが可能です。 💸Member Discounts ~ 会員限定の割引リストをご覧いただけます。 この新しくなったウェブサイトにより、コミュニティの皆様にとって必要な情報が見つけやすくなり、また新しいウェブサイトがこれまで以上にJASCとのつながりを深めるきっかけとなれば幸いです。 この夏、ウェブサイトの更新にご協力くださったインターンのHanako Keneyさんに心より感謝いたします。 このウェブサイト更新プロジェクトは現在も進行中ですので、新しいページや情報、デザインの追加などをどうぞお楽しみに！ #websiteupdate #japancolorado #communitybuilding #businessresources #learnjapanese #memberbenefits #stayconnected

Are you seeking an opportunity to use your Japanese speaking skills? Join us for our next Kaiwa meetings this September! It's the perfect opportunity to practice your Japanese in a relaxed and friendly environment. Mark your calendars for the next two gatherings: 🗓 Dates: Saturdays, September 13th and 27th ⏰ Time: 10 AM 📍 Location: Edgewater Public Market This is a great chance to connect with other Japanese speakers and keep your skills sharp. Come use your Japanese with us! For more information, visit our website linked in our bio 🔗 #kaiwaclub #kaiwa #jascolorado #japancolorado #edgewaterpublicmarket #nihongo

Join us for a special session focused on one of Japan's most comforting one-bowl meals, oyako donburi!🐔🥚 You'll learn to create this dish of tender chicken and sweet onions, simmered in a savory dashi-based sauce, all held together by a gently cooked egg and served over a warm bed of rice. To complement this satisfying meal, we'll be creating a side of tangy daikon pickle. We'll also be making a refreshing bubbly matcha lassi, a drink that perfectly balances the earthy notes of matcha with the creamy tang of yogurt. 🍵 This class, led by our Japanese food expert Debra Samuels, will be offered virtually with unlimited seating. For the first time ever, we will be hosting a special in-person session in Denver where we can accommodate up to 10 JASC Members, thanks to our incredible Investor Level Member, Inspired Functional Brands. Join us and cook alongside fellow Japanese food lovers! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 🌸 Date: September 13 🌸 Time: 4 PM MST (Colorado Time) / 6PM EASTERN TIME Whether you're joining us in person or virtually, register today to learn a delicious recipe YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! Registration available through the link in our bio 🔗

While World Ocean Day was last month on June 8th, Japan celebrates Sea Day or 海の日（umi no hi) on the third Monday of July 🌊 Though thousands of miles from any coastline, Colorado's connection to Japan runs deep, even through the ocean! We're part of one interconnected global ecosystem. A healthy ocean is vital for everyone, everywhere! Let's champion ocean stewardship together, uniting Colorado and Japan 🌏💙 #oneocean #interconnectedworld #colorado #japan

Colorado and Japan share a profound admiration for the majestic mountains that define their landscapes and shape their cultures 🗻 It's this shared passion that often draws people from our communities together, as we embrace the spirit of adventure found in our high elevations. 🥾🚵‍♀️⛺🏂🏼⛷ What is your favorite mountain activity? Let us know in the comments! #mountainadventures #welovemountains #rockymountains #mountfuji

We were excited to host our annual Yoyo-tsuri game🎣 and JASC info booth🪭 at the 51st annual Denver Cherry Blossom Festival! It was great to see so many of our members, including our dragon boat team, stop by and say hi. Plus, we had a great opportunity to connect more people with our programs and resources throughout the Denver / Boulder metro community. Thank you to our Benefactor member 🌸@sakurasquarellc🌸 for organizing this event every year! A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers for helping us provide a super fun festival game and promote JASC! 🎉 #sakuramatsuri #japancolorado #yoyotsuri #cherryblossomfestival

Learn how to make Yakisoba (noodle stir fry), Takoyaki (fried octopus), and 🍓strawberry🍓 Kakigori (shaved ice) with our sister organization in Washington D.C. @jaswdc 😋 🗓 Date: July 19th ⏰ Time: 3:00 pm (MDT) 📍 Location: Online via Zoom! $10 for members $15 for non-members 🔗 Click the link in our bio to register! Even if you can't attend the Zoom cooking class, anyone who registers will still receive the recipe that you can use at your convenience! Check out the Ouchigohan program and collect home-cooked Japanese recipes! 👩‍🍳 #ouchigohan #homecooking #yakisoba #takoyaki #strawberrykakigori #japanesefood #japaneserecipes

Beyond thrilled to share highlights from the VIP Rockies vs. Dodgers game event for JASC corporate members! This special evening, made possible by a generous JASC board member, was a token of our immense appreciation for our corporate members' crucial support. Your commitment makes all the difference in advancing our mission to bridge Colorado and Japan. We loved connecting with you all! ✨ 🎥A huge thank you to Keiko Ozaki and Ty Borkowski at Group Project for creating this fantastic recap video!🎥 If you're already dreaming of next year's season and potentially seeing the Dodgers (and maybe a certain superstar 😁) play live with our group, drop a ⚾️ below! #ThankYouForYourSupport #RockiesVsDodgers #ColoradoJapanBridge #CommunityBuilding

Last week, we had a 🍶VIP Sake Dinner🍶 for JASC corporate members to say thank you for their continued support in our mission and programs! Special thank you to @ramenstardenver and Chef Tamai for hosting, to Allison Elliott of @ecorpinc for donating all the sake we enjoyed ... and teaching us so much about why we enjoy it, to Consul General of Japan in Denver Hiroyuki Okajima for taking the time to join us, and especially to our JASC corporate members for your commitment that empowers us to bridge cultures. In Denver Metro Area, we're lucky to have authentic Japanese food like this. Let us know in the comments if you have a Japanese restaurant recommendation!🍣

🌸 JASC will be at the 51st Annual Denver Cherry Blossom Festival hosted by our awesome Benefactor Member, @sakurasquarellc! 🌸 Every year, our organization brings a fun festival activity that is enjoyed by many Japanese children at festivals year-round! That's right, yoyo tsuri! 🎣 Come check out our booth or help us make kids' days as a volunteer! Do you know how long JASC has been doing this fishing game? 🧐Hint: you can find the answer in our feed. If you find the answer, let us know in the comments! Then, we'll see you at the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 #sakuramatsuri #Denver #japancolorado #yoyotsuri #cherryblossomfestival #🌸

What's better than delicious Japanese home cooking? Sharing it with the ones you love! 🫶 Our Ouchigohan program is all about bringing people together, even from across the nation, and we've got something exciting brewing to take it to the next level in Colorado 🍚 Think GOOD food, GREAT company, and UNFORGETABLE memories, just like these tasty moments with our JASC staff & friends! Stay tuned for our upcoming home cooking classes & gather Japanese recipes with friends & family for whatever you're craving 😋 #Ouchigohan #FamilyFun #FriendsWhoCook

Don't miss your chance to win a trip to Japan! ✈ When you join our raffle, you have the chance to win 2 round-trip ticket to Japan or anywhere else in the world United flies 🌏 OR incredible stays at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort ♨ OR a gift card for car-care at Big O Tires! 🚗 Thank you to our sponsors @united, @mtprinceton, and @sumitomocorpofamericas for donating these epic prizes! All proceeds are used for the Japanese education programs of JASC. Click the link in our bio to learn more about our programs! When you buy a raffle ticket, you can know that your money is going to a great cause and you have a chance to win big! BUY A TICKET NOW! 🎟 Raffle License Number: 2025-20218 #triptojapan #hotspringstay #carcare #epicprizes #raffle #supportourmission

Have you bought your raffle ticket yet? 🎟 Don't miss your chance to win 2 round-trip tickets to Japan or anywhere in the world United flies ... along with incredible stays at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort and a gift card for car-care at Big O Tires! ✈ Thanks to sponsorships from @united, @mtprinceton, and @sumitomocorpofamericas. All proceeds are used for the Japanese education programs of JASC which include: ✏️ Study abroad scholarships 🗣 Japanese language classes 🏆 Japan Cup 🏫 Japan in the Schools It's a win-win situation! Click the link in our bio to enter our raffle... or buy tickets from any of our JASC board members. Join our raffle to support a great cause and for a chance to win big! 🎉 #japaneseeducation #japancolorado #winbig #joinourraffle #triptojapan #prizes Raffle License Number: 2025-20218

A most magical week at JASC... Japanese Kite Festival Week 🪁 The week that we all get to feel like a kid again! From Wednesday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, we were putting our screens away, creating cultural art, and spending time in the beautiful Colorado spring weather ☀️ Thank you to @adcoparks for hosting us at the stunning Rotella Park for us to fly our handmade kites. Thank you to Kite Masters Mikio and Asami Toki for the time, care, and preparation they put into this event every year. If you were at any of the events this week, let us know in the comments which kite you made! 🚀🦋 If you weren't able to join us this year, we hope to see you at next year's festival 😄 #jasc #japancolorado #kitemaking #kiteflying #kitefestival #edokites #kitemaster #festivalfun

Learn to make Japanese kites from the Edo period 🪁 Join our Japanese kite-making events! Slide 1: 🗓 Date: Sunday, May 18th 2025 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 3 PM 📍 Location: Rotella Park (1824 Coronado Pkwy N, Denver, CO 80229) Thank you to @adcoparks for hosting us at Rotella Park! You can bring your own kite to fly along with us, or Master Toki will have materials and instructions to make one! Slide 2: For more advanced kite-making, join one of our community workshops! 🗓Date: Saturday, May 17th 2025 ☝ Workshop 1: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm ✌ Workshop 2: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 📍 Location: Anythink Library Perl Mack (7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver, CO 80221) Using materials brought from Japan, including washi paper and hand-cut bamboo, along with a shibori-style dye, you will create a beautiful kite guaranteed to fly! For more information, click the link in our bio. We hope to see you at one of our kite-making events 🎉 #japanesekitefestival #kitefestival #japancolorado #edoperiod #kitemaking #dayatthepark

Our dragon boat team (Nichi-Bei-GO) is kicking off their season with their first practice coming up on May 10th 🐲 ♦ IF YOU WANT TO JOIN, IT'S NOT TOO LATE! ♦ Learn more about our dragon boat team and register with the link in our bio 🔗 If you are looking for a Japan-related team to join, enjoy being in a boat, and are ready to smile and sweat, please join us! #dragonboatfestival #dragonboatteam #nichibeigo #japancolorado #summerfun

Today's Golden Week holiday is Greenery Day 🌲🌳🌵🍀🌴💚 It is a great day to spend time in nature (even for only 10 minutes). In Colorado, our notable greenery is our #evergreen trees 🌲 that provide a rich pop of color in the drab winters. What do you appreciate about the greenery or nature in your area? Let us know in the comments! #nature #greenery #natureappreciation #japancolorado #greeneryday #goldenweek

🌟 A week full of holidays and celebration 🌟 Today is the start of Golden Week in Japan! The name "Golden Week" is similar to the American "Black Friday." 🖤 Black Friday was the day that stores would go from "being in the red" to "being in the black," which means they were now breaking even or profitable. 💛 In the same way, Golden Week has its name because when people have time off during the 4 holidays in this week, they have more time for leisurely activities. Initially, this benefited industries such as cinema and the radio. In Japan, the radio calls the times of successful business "golden times." ⛩ Today is Showa Day ⛩ A day to remember Emperor Hirohito, more commonly known as Emperor Showa. 昭和 (Showa) means enlightened peace, and it is the name of the era during Emperor Hirohito's leadership. Showa Day is a time in Japan to reflect on the nation's history and spend time with family. Do you know any facts about the Showa period? Let us know in the comments! #goldenweek #showaday #japaneseholidays #japaneseculture #japancolorado #showanohi

🌏Happy Earth Day! from the JASC team :)🌎 We have listed a few sustainability tips from Japanese culture, but let us know if you know any others in the comments! #EarthDay2025 #japancolorado #mottainai #kintsugi #furoshiki #handkerchiefs #weloveourearth

Did you know that we have a dragon boat team at the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloan's Lake? 🐲 If you're looking for a way to get #active💪 in our community, check out our dragon boat team: Nichi-Bei-GO! The team is a full summer-long commitment with practices 1-2 times per week (as your schedule allows) throughout May, June, July, August, and into September. The Festival will be held Sept 6-7 this year, and our team will paddle on both days. For more information, come to the Season Kick-off Party 🎉 🗓 Date: April 26th ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm (after Kaiwa Club!) 📍 Location: Edgewater Beer Gardens - an amazing sponsor of our team! 🔗 Click the link in our bio for event details! 🌟Come check it out!🌟 #dragonboat #coloradodragonboatfestival #seasonkickoff #japancolorado

Join us and our sister organization in Houston, and let's make korokke (croquettes) together! 🥔 🗓 Date: March 30th ⏰️ Time: 3:30 p.m. (MDT) 📍 Location: Online via Zoom! $10 for members $15 for non-members 🔗 Click the link in our bio to register! Check out our Ouchigohan program one week from today, and don't hesitate to bring your friends and family to cook together! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 #ouchigohan #homecooking #korokke #japanesefood #japaneserecipes

We had a blast at the 💐 @tagawagardens 💐 event! The pansies are gorgeous and Sato-san played some games with us 🎉 🤔 Which activity would you choose? Kendama or origami? #satonursery #tagawagardens #koma #kendama #origami #darumaotoshi

In case you need a little encouragement this week, here's @kinokocurrytshirts' favorite inspirational quote in Japanese: 何とかなる。（なんとかなる）Nantoka naru. In English, this is similar to... ・Everything will be okay ・We'll get through this Here's your little reminder to keep pushing forward while learning a Japanese phrase :D #なんとかなる #wegotthis #japaneselearning