June 4th, 2023 Noon-5 p.m. Taiko Drumming at 4 p.m. Place: Blue Back Square, West Hartford Events: Taiko Drumming, Shishimai Lion Dance, Koto Performance, Shakuhachi, Yozan Japanese Swordsmanship, Calligraphy Performance, Obon Dance, Radio Taiso, Origami, Yukata Experience, Yoyo Games >>Read More...
Nihongo Night: Tea Ceremony
NIHONGO NIGHT: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Tea Ceremony By Dr. Stephen Wallace **We are sorry that Registration is now closed because it has reached full capacity. Thank you for your inquiry.** Limited to 20 people. Join us for a unique Tea Ceremony presentation! It’s a great chance to meet, enjoy a delicious potluck dinner, and learn something new from our speaker. Presentation Description: Wa Kei Sei Jaku (harmony, respect, purity and tranquility) are the four >>Read More...
2023 New Year’s Party
You’re invited to the JSGH 2023 New Year’s Party! We sincerely hope you’ll join us for this celebration of the New Year and Japanese culture, featuring: ● Shishimai Dance ● Delicious Bentos ● Musical Performances ● Mochi Making ● Silent Auction ● Good Luck Daruma Sale Sunday, January 22nd 2023 11:30 am Location : Riverfront Community Center・300 Welles St, Glastonbury, CT 06033 The registration of the New Year Party is closed. >>Read More...
2023 Membership
Dear Members and Friends, As we collect the autumn leaves and begin to prepare for the holidays, we wanted to give our sincere thanks for your support during the Pandemic and to also remind you of renewing your JSGH membership for 2023! We have engaged in un-be-leaf-ably fun activities this year: The Hanami picnic at the Gillette Castle state park, Onigiri (rice ball) cooking class at the Farmington library, West Hartford walk at the Trout >>Read More...
Origami Table at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
Saturday, December 10 Noon-2 p.m. JSGH will have some Origami Tables at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s annual Festival of Trees. This year’s theme is music, and we will also be sharing an informal discussion of what sounds can be heard during Japanese Winter Celebrations. If you wish to volunteer for the Origami Table or the informal discussions, please email us at contact@jsofgh.org >>Read More...