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*
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reception |
| 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Dinner / Speakers / Awards |
| 9:00 PM | Closing |
*subject to change
Information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, coming soon…