The Society’s Young Professionals Group enjoyed a warm welcome from the Toyota YP group leaders and the Vice President of Purchasing, Greg Laskey.
Annual Dinner 2023 - University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens with UM President Dr. Santa J. Ono
ANNUAL DINNER June 6, 2023 at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Bonsai Garden
University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono welcomed Japan America Society members to stroll through the tropical oasis of the glass conservatory while sipping refreshing Japanese sake from Shiga Prefecture. Along the Bonsai garden path, everyone enjoyed sushi in the company of internationally and nationally ranked specimens of bonsai azaleas and pines, many over 100 years old, and at least one 1000 years old! Seated on the Terrace, with members of Michigan’s Japanese-American business community, members conversed over a formal outdoor dinner complimented by wine, live jazz, and warm greetings from special guests. Consul General of Japan Yusuke Shindo honored Japan America Society Chairman, Michael Fetters with a much deserved Certificate of Commendation from the Consul General.
Michigan-Shiga Sister State event at the University of Michigan Museum of Art
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.