Annual Events 2025

January: Shinnenkai (JASWA Annual Meeting and New Years welcome gathering )

February: Misouri Botanical Garden Orchid Show

March: Member's Japan Trip Presentaton
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April: Cherry blossom viewing at the Missouri Botanical Garden

May: Celebration of Japanese Culture at the Missouri History Museum

July-August: Japanese Festival preparation & craft workshops 

September:  Missouri Botanical Garden Japanese Festival & Keiro no Hi (Respect for the Elders) Celebration

October: JASWA Undo-Kai (Sports Day)

November: Thanksgiving Potluck & collection for food pantry

December: Bonenkai (End of year celebration)​
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​Additional Programs
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  • Social and cultural learning
  • Fun outings
  • Crafting workshops 
  • Book discussions
  • Newsletters 
  • Donations to cultural causes
  • Various Japanese art workshops (Calligraphy, Wagashi, Hariko, Haiku, etc.)
  • Japanese tea ceremony
2025 JASWA First time Undo-Kai Sports Day at the Rock Church gym
Craft workshop preparation for the Japanese Festival
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JASWA Board Members - Japan America Society Annual Dinner