The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania upcoming events

Member Event: Katsura Sunshine Meet & Greet (Friday, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed rakugo performer Katsura Sunshine will be performing in Pittsburgh on May 8, 2026. He has generously offered his time for a meet & greet with JASP members at Teppanyaki Kyoto in Highland Park before his show. Seating is extremely limited and will include shared appetizers. Meals and drinks may be purchased separately.

Tickets for his 7 PM show should be purchased directly at Eventbrite.

Katsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011. His performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan. Come for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in your heart!

JASP Golf Outing (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Network with JASP members and supporters at this day-long event. This is a great opportunity to spend the day with a client, treat employees, or network with industry colleagues while supporting the connections between our region and Japan.

Take your team-building and networking to the course for a fun day on the links.

This year's event will be held at Edgewood Country Club, designed by Donald Ross. Ross's philosophy of golf architecture can best be described by a quotation he often used, "Golf should be a pleasure, not a penance." his interpretation of the word pleasure was very broad, implying not only a fair course which presents problems and challenges to all types of golfers, but also which is a natural as possible. Visit their website for a tour.

The golf tournament will begin at noon. Golfers compete for winning team trophies, individual skill prizes, and hole-in-one prizes. A post-golf cocktail hour will provide opportunities to meet the other guests and win raffle prizes, including a Grand Prize!

This event offers many opportunities to support the JASP. Options for Sponsorship are listed after choosing your type of registration. If you don't plan to golf, click on "I just want to be a sponsor" as your registration type and all of your options for sponsorship will be listed with their donation value. All supporters are publicly acknowledged.

We hope you will join us for this fun and popular event.

10 AM – Registration Opens

11 AM – Lunch, Driving Range and Putting Green open

Noon – Shotgun start

5 PM – Raffle drawing & Cocktails

Japanese Cuisine & Sake Pairing Dinner (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of Japanese cuisine paired with premium DASSAI BLUE Sake! Kiku Japanese Restaurant is preparing five special courses including dessert for a limited seating with tasting notes from DASSAI BLUE’s sake expert during the meal. Register today to reserve your seat!

About Kiku Japanese Restaurant:

KIKU Japanese Restaurant is one of the most authentic sushi restaurants in Pittsburgh, serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1983. Inspired by the renowned Sushi Gen in Tokyo, KIKU brings the craftsmanship and artistry of authentic Japanese sushi to Pittsburgh.

Located in Pittsburgh’s Station Square area, KIKU is known for its fresh sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese dishes prepared by experienced chefs Uchino, Taku, Maki, Saya and Yasuko. With decades of culinary experience, our chefs combine traditional techniques with premium ingredients to create an unforgettable Japanese dining experience.

About DASSAI BLUE Sake:

Here at DASSAI BLUE, we craft sake to brighten your life. We strive to create the highest quality sake for our customers, so you can simply enjoy its taste and flavors. DASSAI Blue is an idea born in Japan and brewed in New York.

With our new brewery in Hyde Park, DASSAI BLUE hopes to introduce and share our sake with even more people. We strive to educate people on how our artisans craft our sake. We strive to make our sake the very best and to deliver truly delicious sake from New York to the world.