Annual Events

Due to the pandemic, some events may be held virtually. 

January 
  • Shinnenkai (New Year welcome)

May 
  • Celebration of Japanese Culture at the Missouri History Museum

July-August 
  • Japanese Festival preparation workshops

September 
  • Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden
  •  Keiro no Hi (Respect for the Elders)

November 
  • ​Luncheon
  • Collection for food pantry

December 
  • ​Bonenkai (End of year celebration)
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Additional Programs

  • Social and cultural learning
  • Crafting workshops 
  • Book discussions
  • Seiran calligraphy workshops
  • Newsletters 
  • Monetary donations to cultural causes
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Cherry blossom viewing in the Japanese Garden - Missouri Botanical Garden
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JASWA Booth - Japanese Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden

Ikebana & Chanoyu

The Japan American Society St. Louis offers ikebana lessons (flower arranging) and chanoyu  participation (tea ceremony), discount to JAS and JASWA members. Please see the JAS website events for further information.
Arrangements by Carol B, Miyuki and Rita (from Left to Right)