Steeped in legend, Tanabata (七夕/ star festival) honors the tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi. 

According to folklore, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. 

With the stars aligning for this reunion, wishes are destined to come true.  Therefore, on this day, Japanese write their own wishes on colorful paper (tanzaku) and hang them from bamboo branches. 

JASH, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan (CGJ) in Houston, will be giving young Houstonians an opportunity to make a wish and learn more about Tanabata on Sunday, July 12 at the Children’s Museum Houston (CMH).

Join us in helping run the Tanabata activity stations that will be available!  All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Shifts will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up to volunteer below by Wednesday, July 8.

Volunteer registration for this event is now closed. We appreciate your interest.
For questions, please contact Program & Volunteer Coordinator Ikuyo Katayama at ikatayama@jas-hou.org

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this artform through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

July Theme: FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup has reached the final tournament stage! Looking for a fun way to add a Japanese touch to your watch party decorations? Join us to create soccer jerseys representing your favorite teams while celebrating one of the biggest sporting events. Wear your team color, bring your soccer spirit, and enjoy the excitement together with fellow fans!

Three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy. Make a soccer uniform, a Soccer Ball, and Yatagarasu – the mythical three-legged crow and symbol of Japanese National Soccer team!

Origami:

• Beginner: Soccer Uniform

• Intermediate: Soccer Ball

• Advanced: Yatagarasu

PROGRAM PARTNER:

Celebrate the biggest tournament in the world at Levy Park! The Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) will be helping Levy Park host a free watch party for the Round of 16 knockout game (played by the winners of Match 81 and Match 82).

This exciting event features a large LED screen with professional sound, art installations, photo opportunities, DJ entertainment, face painting, merchandise, and concessions.

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help us showcase Japanese hospitality — omotenashi — to make the watch party an unforgettable experience for our guests! Volunteers will work alongside the event team to support the concessions and merchandise booths. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the work of JASH.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and experience the unifying power of sports.

To join the JASH volunteer team, please click the link below. Each participant must register individually.

Age Requirement: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old to volunteer independently. 16-17 year olds may volunteer if their legal guardian also registers and volunteers at the event.

If you are not able to volunteer for the full shift, please contact JASH Program & Volunteer Coordinator Ikuyo Katayama at ikatayama@jas-hou.org before registering.

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会（JASH）は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。

July 1: “The Story of Tanabata” and Cheer for Your Team Tanabata Streamer Craft

July 7 is Tanabata, Japan’s Star Festival, which celebrates the annual reunion of Orihime and Hikoboshi. According to legend, the two meet across the Milky Way for one night each year. People celebrate by writing wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them with festive decorations on bamboo branches.

Following the kamishibai performance sharing the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi, make your own Tanabata streamer! Decorate it with the colors or flag of your favorite team, then add messages of encouragement and good wishes on the hanging tanzaku strips.

As Houston welcomes athletes and fans from around the world this summer, celebrate the spirit of teamwork, friendship, and international connection through this festive Japanese tradition. Send your wishes to the stars and cheer on your favorite players with a handmade Tanabata wish to take home!

7月1日：紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」とサッカー応援七夕飾り

7月7日は七夕。織り姫と彦星が天の川を渡り、1年に1度だけ会える日です。紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」を楽しんだあとは、オリジナルの七夕飾りを作りましょう！

この夏、ヒューストンでは世界各国の代表チームによる国際サッカー大会が開催されています。自分の応援するチームや選手たちへの応援メッセージを短冊に書いて、スペシャルな七夕飾りを完成させます。願いを星空に届けながら、お気に入りのチームや選手を応援しましょう！

One Sheet. One Ball. One Houston.

As Houston celebrates the global spirit of soccer, the Japan-America Society of Houston and Hermann Park Conservancy invite visitors to discover the art of connection through origami. At this hands-on activation, guests can transform a simple sheet of paper into a geometric soccer ball inspired by Japanese paper-folding traditions.

Set against the backdrop of Hermann Park’s soccer-themed festivities, the experience highlights creativity, teamwork, and the shared joy of the beautiful game. Just as a soccer ball brings players together on the field, each fold is a reminder that meaningful connections are built one step at a time.

About Kicking It In Hermann Park

Each volunteer must register individually. Sign up to volunteer below by Wednesday, June 24.

Age Requirement: All volunteers must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.

Experience one of Japan’s most beloved traditional games—Karuta.

Karuta is a fast-paced card game that challenges players to listen carefully, think quickly, and match cards based on poems, phrases, or images. Popular in schools and family gatherings throughout Japan, karuta offers a fun and engaging way to explore Japanese language, culture, and history.

Join the Japan America Society of Houston at Fort Bend Museum to learn the rules and test your skills in this interactive cultural experience.

Other Multicultural Tuesday Dates at Fort Bend Museum

• Tuesday, June 30 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM | KIRIGAMI

• Tuesday, July 7 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM | JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY

• Tuesday, July 21 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM | ORIGAMI

Join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) for this family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series, おうちごはん OUCHIGOHAN, and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen!

This month, we will prepare two refreshing Japanese favorites. Harusame Salad combines glass noodles and fresh vegetables in a light, flavorful dish that is perfect for summer. We'll finish with Coffee Jelly, a classic Japanese dessert that offers a cool and delicious way to enjoy coffee. These recipes are simple to make and sure to become seasonal favorites.

Whether you're looking for a new side dish for family meals or a simple dessert to impress your guests, this month's recipes are sure to become seasonal favorites.

Join us as we cook, taste, and celebrate the flavors of early summer—right from the comfort of your own kitchen.

The recipe card with ingredients list and Zoom link will be provided a week before the event.

Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this artform through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

June Theme: Rainy Season

June marks the rainy season in Japan, known as Tsuyu (梅雨). During this time, the weather is often humid, cloudy, and rainy. It is custom to wish for sunny weather before important outdoor events using teru teru bozu—small handmade dolls believed to bring good weather. They are typically made from tissue paper or cloth, tied with string, and hung outside facing the sky.

Let’s make origami teru teru bozu to wish for sunny day, while also enjoying the rainy seasons with animals like snails and frogs that thrive in the rain.

Three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy. Make a teru teru bozu, a snail, and a frog!

Origami:

• Beginner: Teru teru bozu

• Intermediate: Snail

• Advance: Frog

PROGRAM PARTNER:

Join National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) leaders from across the Japan-America network for a conversation on how local communities and organizations are strengthening U.S.-Japan ties through cultural exchange, educational programs, public affairs initiatives, and people-to-people connections.

The discussion will highlight successful grassroots efforts from around the country and explore how community engagement can foster deeper understanding and cooperation between the United States and Japan. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers from across the U.S.-Japan community.

Agenda (in EST)
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome & Opening

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | (In-Person) Driving U.S.-Japan Ties in Local Communities by Japan-America Society Leaders

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | (Virtual) From Sea to Shining Sea: Japan-America Societies from Across the Country Share Their Stories

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Coffee and Tea Networking Closing

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会（JASH）は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。

June 3: “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sea” and Teru Teru Bozu paper craft

June in Japan is known as Tsuyu, the rainy season, when gentle rains and cloudy skies become a part of daily life. But what do you do when you are hoping for sunny weather before an important day?

In Japan, people often hang Teru Teru Bozu, a traditional handmade decoration believed to bring good weather. Usually made from tissue paper or cloth, these cheerful little figures are displayed near windows or doors to wish for sunshine.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Okeya no Ten Nobori” or “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sky,” a whimsical tale featuring a sleepy thunder god, Kaminari-sama, whose storms bring rainy weather.

 After the story, make your own Teru Teru Bozu out of craft paper to chase away the rain and Kaminari-sama and invite sunny skies!

6月3日：紙芝居「おけやのてんのぼり」とひらひらてるてるぼうず 

6月になると、日本は梅雨の季節を迎え雨の日が多くなります。そんな中でも雨に負けないように、日本ではてるてるぼうずを作り次の日が晴れるようにお願いをします。

紙芝居「おけやのてんぼり」の物語を楽しんだ後は、かみなりさまや雨に負けないように「ひらひらてるてるぼうず」を作って、お家に飾りましょう！

Join JapanCraft21 for a free online Zoom presentation by Steve Beimel on Japan’s Metalcraft Superstars: Ten Master Artists.

Drawn from 2,300 years of Japan’s rich metalworking heritage, today’s leading metal artists are redefining tradition for the 21st century. The presentation will explore remarkable casting and forging techniques while highlighting the work of ten extraordinary artists — men and women whose creativity bridges history and innovation through a dazzling range of original works and contemporary processes.

Beimel and his team at JapanCraft21 are passionately committed to revitalizing traditional Japanese arts. Don’t miss your chance to learn about Japanese metalwork master artisans!

Discover the customs and etiquette that shape Japanese dining culture.

In this interactive program presented by the Japan America Society of Houston in partnership with Fort Bend Museum, participants will learn proper chopstick use, table manners, and the cultural values behind everyday meals in Japan.

Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, guests of all ages will gain a deeper appreciation for the traditions that make Japanese dining both meaningful and memorable.

Other Multicultural Tuesday Dates at Fort Bend Museum

Karuta | Tuesday, June 16 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Kirigami | Tuesday, June 30 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM

[English description to follow below]

海外受験講演会

帰国生入試を熟知した早稲田アカデミーNY校が海外受験講演会を開催します。一般入試の最新動向から、NY校スタッフによる帰国生入試の徹底分析まで、合格に直結する情報を公開します。首都圏の中学・高校入試をお考えの方は必見です！

日時（アメリカ中部時間）
5月31日（日）
13:00～14:30　中学受験の部
15:00～16:30　高校受験の部

会場
Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

概要
本セミナーは、日本での帰国生中学入試・高校入試を検討されている保護者の方を対象とした説明会です。海外在住のご家庭に向けて、最新の入試情報や具体的な準備方法についてご説明いたします。

対象
日本での中高帰国生受験を考えている保護者様

Overseas Education Seminar

Waseda Academy New York, renowned for its extensive expertise in returnee entrance examinations, will be hosting an overseas education seminar. Covering the latest trends in general admissions as well as in-depth insights into returnee entrance exams from our New York campus staff, this seminar will provide essential information directly tied to successful admissions outcomes. It is highly recommended for families considering junior high or high school entrance examinations in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Date and Time
Sunday, May 31
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Elementary School Session)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Middle School Session)

Location
Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

Description
This seminar is designed for parents considering returnee entrance examinations for junior high and high schools in Japan. It will provide the latest information along with practical guidance on how to prepare effectively while living overseas.

Target Audience
Parents considering returnee middle school and high school entrance examinations in Japan

Join the Japan-America Society of Houston at Constellation Field for AAPI Heritage Night as we cheer on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a special Year of the Fire Horse Jersey. Enjoy a night at the ballpark for baseball, community, performances, and more.

Tickets for this exciting game are available starting at less than $22. A portion of all tickets sold through the link below directly supports JASH. Click the button below to purchase your tickets:

Doors open: 4:30 PM

First pitch: 6:05 PM

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at the Houston Zoo with a special day of cultural performances, community celebration, and discounted admission. Guests can enjoy 10% off tickets for May 30 using promo code HZAAPI26 when purchasing online at houstonzoo.org.

Throughout the day, visitors can experience a variety of live performances representing cultures and traditions from across the AANHPI community, including music, dance, and martial arts demonstrations.

Performance Schedule

• 10:00 a.m. — Houston Kenshikan

• 10:45 a.m. — Filipino Young Professionals

• 11:30 a.m. — Unity Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe

• 12:30 p.m. — Han Narea

• 1:00 p.m. — Samskriti

• 2:00 p.m. — South Seas Productions

Discount Details:
Use code HZAAPI26 for 10% off up to five adult and five child tickets valid for May 30, 2026 only.

Join the Houston Astros at Daikin Park for their AAPI Heritage Night. Enjoy an evening at the ballpark for baseball, community, cultural performances, and more. The first 10,000 fans will receive a City Connect Hawaiian Shirt, so get to the ballpark early! The game will also feature a pregame performance by Taiwanese cheerleaders visiting from Taiwan, a lion dance and a K-Pop themed firework show after the game. Gates open 2 hours prior to game time.

Purchase tickets to the game below:

Join us on Monday, May 18, for JASH BASH 2026 at Daikin Park as we celebrate America250 and the enduring U.S.-Japan partnership through one of America’s most cherished traditions — baseball. For more than a century, the sport has served as a powerful cultural bridge between our two nations, uniting people through shared passion, discipline, and a spirit of teamwork.

Adding to this storied history, in 2025, Daikin Park became the first Major League Baseball stadium to bear the name of a Japanese company — an enduring symbol of the strength, trust, and continued evolution of U.S.-Japan relations. In recognition of the leadership behind this achievement, JASH BASH 2026 will honor Satoru Akama, President & CEO of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, with the J. Thomas Schieffer Leadership Award and Jim Crane, Owner & Chairman of the Houston Astros, with the Houston-Japan Friendship Award.

Enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent auction, and more. Come be a part of the celebration!

JASH BASH is the principal source of JASH’s operating revenue. Your generous contribution directly enables our educational, business, and cultural initiatives and sustains our mission to promote meaningful and lasting understanding between Japan and the United States.

JASH BASH 2026 | Event Schedule*

*subject to change

Join the US JET Program Alumni Association (USJETAA) for this family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHIGOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen!

For your busy spring schedules, try their simple and delicious recipes for dinner and more.

This May, we will finish off our EdamameChamp theme with Kei-chan yaki, a specialty of Gifu prefecture: flavorful miso- marinated chicken thighs stir-fried with cabbage and vegetables. Rice with spring peas compliments in taste and simplicity. We will finish off the class with a Strawberry Matcha Latte. Once you learn the trick to this specialty drink you will be able to make your own and save money on this expensive coffee-house drink. This class is simply delicious!

Join us as we cook, taste, and celebrate the flavors of spring—right from the comfort of your own kitchen.

The recipe card with ingredients list and Zoom link will be provided a week before the event.

Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

More than 20 years into her career, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; representing her native Japan at the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; and a Grammy Award.

Her expressive, dynamic and versatile band Hiromi’s Sonicwonder features Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and the trumpeter Adam O’Farrill. It incorporates the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion melded with classically-rooted virtuosity and entrancing funk and pop flourishes.

“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” - The New York Times

Discover the art and tradition of Japanese tea culture in this immersive workshop. Presented in partnership with George Memorial Library, this program offers an introduction to the history, etiquette, and cultural significance of the matcha tea ceremony.

Participants will enjoy a hands-on experience, learning how to prepare their own serving of matcha using a traditional tea bowl and chasen (tea whisk).

Registration is required. Space is limited.

Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park on the second Saturday of every month to experience the art of origami!

Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this artform through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.

May Theme: Japanese Traditional Origami

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This month, we will explore traditional Japanese origami patterns. Join us as we discover how Japanese culture has influenced American culture and celebrate the friendship between the United States and Japan through a fun and creative origami session.

Three (3) origami patterns ranging from beginner to advanced are available for participants to enjoy. Make a Kabuto, a box, and a crane!

Origami:

• Beginner: Kabuto

• Intermediate: Box

• Advance: Crane

PROGRAM PARTNER:

Update (5/5/2026): The event has been canceled by the organizer due to the unpredictability and severity of the upcoming weather.

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会（JASH）は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。

May 6: “Peach Boy” and Fluttering Koinobori

May 5th in Japan is Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day—a national holiday that celebrates the happiness and unique strengths of children.

Join us for a special celebration featuring a fun kamishibai performance of Momotaro, also known as “Peach Boy”—one of Japan’s most beloved folk heroes, who reminds both kids and grown-ups that great things can be achieved with courage and perseverance.

After the story, make your own Fluttering koinobori carp streamers decoration which symbolize strength and determination.

5月6日：紙芝居「ももたろう」とひらひらこいのぼり

5月5日は「こどもの日」。子どもたちの健やかな成長をお祝いする日です。

紙芝居「ももたろう」で、勇気とやさしさのあふれる冒険物語を楽しんだ後は、一緒に「ひらひらこいのぼり」を作って、みんなで元気に子供の日をお祝いしましょう！

Celebrate Children’s Day at Children’s Museum of Houston’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration.

JASH is excited to participate in the event with special craft booths highlighting Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) — a cherished tradition in Japan celebrated every May 5th.

We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us engage the public, lead craft activities, and share the joy of Japanese culture. No prior experience required—just a passion for cultural exchange and a willingness to learn

Come be a part of this unique celebration and help us inspire curiosity, creativity, and community spirit.

Sign up below no later than Wednesday, April 29.

NOTE: Each volunteer must register individually. If you have any questions, please email JASH Volunteer Coordinator Ikuyo Katayama directly at ikatayama@jas-hou.org.

Join JapanCraft21 for a free online presentation by Steve Beimel on Bamboo Basketry: Innovation, Beauty, and Soul. Discover the timeless artistry of Japanese bamboo basketry in a special online presentation showcasing nearly 200 years of master craftsmanship. Featuring exquisite works by 25 distinguished artists, this event reveals how generations of makers have transformed a humble natural material into objects of breathtaking elegance for flower arrangement and display.

Join the Japan Society of North Carolina for this family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん OUCHIGOHAN and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen!

Let’s welcome the new season with a trio of delicious spring dishes!

This month’s menu continues our #EdamameChamp programming with Salmon Takikomi Gohan, a comforting one-pot rice dish studded with bright green edamame. Rice, salmon, vegetables, and savory seasonings cook together in a rice cooker or on the stovetop, creating a flavorful and nourishing Japanese-style pilaf!

We’ll also prepare Broccolini with Miso Dressing, inspired by nanohana, Japan’s delicate spring vegetable. The tender broccolini pairs beautifully with a rich, savory miso sauce that highlights the fresh flavors of the season.
To finish, we’ll make Mitarashi Dango, one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets. These chewy dumplings are made with silken tofu for extra tenderness and drizzled with a glossy sweet soy glaze—the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Join us as we cook, taste, and celebrate the flavors of spring—right from the comfort of your own kitchen.

The recipe card with ingredients list and Zoom link will be provided a week before the event.

Advance ticket purchase required. One registration per family.

About the Instructor:

Debra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program, “Wa- Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”.

She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit, “Obento and Built Space: Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra also worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children's Museum (1992-2000).

Debra has lived in Japan, all together, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine. She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands on workshops on obento, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.

This program is made possible by:

Program Note: Photographs may be taken during the event for the records of the program host and for use in public media outlets. Registering for the event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways.

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sweets Oyatsu pop up scheduled for Friday, April 24 has been canceled. We apologize for the late notice and look forward to seeing you at a future pop up.