Our annual summer festival was scheduled for June 13 but had to be canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But, it doesn’t mean that we cannot have fun! We’d like to invite you to celebrate the start of summer with the Japan Society of Greater Hartford! We will be having a virtual celebration for this occasion on Saturday, June 13th at 2 pm EDT. We’re planning a few activities, including a small Talent Show! If >>Read More...
JSGH 2020 Spring Photo Contest Winners!
We received many beautiful Cherry blossom photos for our Spring Photo Contest on the Facebook page. Thank you very much for everyone who entered. We are happy to announce the winner and 4 runner-up photos. Congratulations to everyone. Winner: Linda-Cristal Young Runner up: Mary Davies Runner up: Sunday on Rainyday Runner up: Hiroko Fukawa Runner up: Ogawa Shou >>Read More...
Informational Sites Related to Covid-19
Here’s a list of links to informational sites related to Covid-19. 外務省海外安全ホームページ: https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/ Consulate General of Japan in New York: https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html Connecticut’s Official State – Coronavirus Page: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus Connecticut Office of Early Childhood – Covid-19 OEC’s Response: https://www.ctoec.org/covid-19/ Foodshare: http://site.foodshare.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index Connecticut Food Bank – Mobile Pantries: http://www.ctfoodbank.org/get-help/connecticut-food-banks-mobile-pantry-schedule/ Meals of Wheels: http://www.crtct.org/en/need-help/senior-services/meals-on-wheels Stay Home, Save Lives! >>Read More...
JSGH Spring Photo Contest
Japan Society of Greater Hartford (JSGH) will run a seasonal photo contest on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JSofGH/) starting April 15. Read the details below and participate! Spring photo contest: Theme: Cherry blossoms Schedule: ▪ Entries open: April 15, 2020 ▪ Entries close: 11:55 pm ET, May 15, 2020 ▪ Best 5 announcements: May 25, 2020 ▪ Grand winner announcement: May 30, 2020 Cost: Free Prizes: ▪ Best 5 winners’ photos will be displayed on JSGH’s Facebook >>Read More...
Sakura Fundraising Campaign
JSGH has kicked off the fundraising campaign for the cherry tree planting at the Gillette Castle State Park. Please see the campaign page at GoFundMe site for the details. Please share the campaign and donate what you can. Hope you support us! >>Read More...