Students learned about Japanese Shigaraki ware in the “Clay as Soft Power” Exhibition from ceramics artist Yoshiko Takahashi and about the wonders of Shiga from Yuta Matsubara, representative of the Shiga Prefectural Government on April 14th at UMMA’s ‘Feel Good Friday’ event.
Japanese Language Speech Contest 3.11.2023
High School and University students bravely took up the mic to present their speeches in Japanese at the Novi Civic Center. Sponsors included the Consulate General of Japan, the Japan Business Society of Detroit, the Japan America Society, and the Japanese Teachers Association of Michigan. Thank-you to the volunteer judges!
Japan Business Society of Detroit 50th Anniversary!!
Consul General Shindo was joined in acknowledging the half-century milestone by Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and JBSD president Mr. Hiroki Sasaki, vice-president Nissan US in Novi on Sunday, January 29th, 2023.
Happy New Year!
Annual Holiday Members’ Dinner with Chairman Dr. Michael Fetters
Annual Holiday Members’ Dinner with Chairman Michael Fetters.
Read moreWelcome to the newly arrived Consul General of Canada in Detroit: Mr. Colin Bird (left)
Big SHODO 'calligraphy' energy at the JBSD Japan Festival in Novi on Oct 2nd.
The Japan Festival returned this year filling a beautiful autumn day with Japanese culture including festival drumming, the tea ceremony, martial arts, as well as origami, and games for children.
Pictured is Shodo master Kyoko Fujii.
Presented by the Japan Business Society of Detroit and the Japan Society of Detroit Women’s Club in cooperation with the Consulate General of Japan, the Japan America Society of Michigan and Southwest Ontario, and Shiga Prefecture. Thanks to the city of NOVI and Great Lakes Taiko Center, and all of the generous volunteers!
Ikebana: Exhibition October 8 and 9th, 2022 in the Rooms of the Historic Cranbrook House to Celebrate the Legacy of the Cranbrook Japanese Garden
Opening Reception on Friday October 7th, 2022 with koto music performed by Harumi Omitsu at 6:30 PM.
Sympathy and extreme sorrow at the death of Mr. Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan
Our sympathy goes to all of the people of Japan for this shocking loss of Mr. Shinzo Abe, the longest serving Prime Minister in the history of Japan.
Read moreJapan America Society 30th Anniversary
on the Detroit Opera House Skydeck with Toyota Motor NA R&D, Lexus College, Hirotec NA, Noguchi Foundation, and bonsai from the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.
ANNUAL DINNER KEYNOTE SPEAKER JEFFREY BAL MOTORSPORTS MANAGER LEXUS RACING
Students Aced the Japanese Language Speech Contest on 3.13.2022
The Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest organized by the Japanese Consulate in Detroit and co-sponsored by the Japan America Society, the Japan Business Society of Detroit, the Japanese Teacher’s Association of Michigan, and Japan Foundation is open to the 5,000 plus students studying the Japanese language at Michigan High Schools and Universities. For the 27th consecutive year, polished speeches were made before admiring judges and handsome prizes were awarded!
