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Embrace the Freshness of Sushi (寿司)
Guests at the annual Black Ships Festival Gala and our Sushi/Saki Sails go beyond California rolls and delve into the world of authentic...
jasribsf1
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Soh Daiko Taiko Drum Performance Friday, August 16, 2024 6:30pm • Rockwell Park 162 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809 Free event.
Get ready to be captivated by the thunderous rhythms of Japan! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live taiko drumming with Soh...
jasri2
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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August 17th 10am - 3pm Cultural Marketplace Fair Schedule - Independence Park
Announcing the Cultural Marketplace Fair Schedule Please note that event times and activities may be subject to change. We'll keep you...
jasri2
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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What Rhode Islander is considered a Hero in Japan for opening the doors of trade to the United States?
A Talk with Dr. Matthew Perry Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Rogers Free Library hits the road with Dr. Matthew Perry, a...
jasri2
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Explore Japan with Rogers Free Library & the Black Ships Festival!
Calling all curious explorers! Did you know Rhode Island and Japan have a special friendship that goes back a long way? This summer, the...
jasri2
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Join us for our Sushi/Sake Sails August 16th and 18th: A Taste of Japan
A sellout every year! Imagine yourself aboard a classic schooner, the gentle sway of the water beneath you, the warm summer breeze in...
jasri2
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Fostering Global Connections
The Commodore Matthew C. Perry Global Initiative Launches in Partnership with Roger Williams University The Japan-America Society and...
jasri2
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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"Experience the Power of Traditional Japanese Drumming at the Black Ships Festival with ShinDaiko Taiko Ensemble!"
Calling all music lovers, culture enthusiasts, and families in Rhode Island! We're thrilled to announce the electrifying return of the...
jasri2
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Noh Theatre offers a glimpse into the rich culture of Japan
Noh theater is a traditional Japanese form of musical drama that has been performed for over 600 years. It is known for its stylized...
jasri2
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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The 40th Black Ships Festival was a cultural fusion of exciting events and meeting people
The Japan - America Society of Rhode Island (JASRI) inspires cultural curiosity, understanding, collaboration, and friendship between the...
jasri2
Oct 18, 20231 min read
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Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival Tomorrow!!!
If you came out to the Black Ships Festival Cultural Marketplace Fair, you had a chance to see one of the amazing dragon boats in...
JASRI Staff
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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Memorial Ceremony is still on. The weather here in Newport has cleared!
The thunderstorm and rain have ended here in Newport and the Black Ships Festival Memorial Ceremony at the family plot of Commodore...
JASRI Staff
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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Today (8/12) is the Cultural Marketplace Fair!!!
The Black Ships Festival's Cultural Marketplace Fair is today (8/12) in Independence Park in Bristol RI from 11am to 3:30pm. Come out for...
JASRI Staff
Aug 12, 20231 min read
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Memorial Ceremony tomorrow (8/13) at Island Cemetery in Newport
Tomorrow morning at 9:30am, dignitaries and the public will gather at the family plot of Commodore Matthew C. Perry in Island Cemetery in...
JASRI Staff
Aug 12, 20231 min read
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FREE Taiko Performance Tonight! 8/11/23 at 6:30pm
Come on out for the FREE Taiko Performance tonight at 6:30pm at Rockwell Park in Bristol, RI (162 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809). Bring...
JASRI Staff
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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Black Ships Festival Only Days Away!!!
We are only three days away from the Opening Ceremony for the Black Ships Festival which will happen at 10am in Rockwell Park in Bristol,...
JASRI Staff
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Taiko Drumming: A Cultural Explosion of Sound and Energy
Taiko drumming is a high-energy performance art that combines music, dance, martial arts, athletics, and culture. It is a centuries-old...
jasri2
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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3 - Manjiro-Whitfield (Japan-America Maritime History)
Early in 1841, a group of five Japanese fishermen headed out to sea from what is today’s Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku to fish with enough...
Rob Dahlin
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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Artisans, Food Trucks, Vendors - Join The 40th Cultural Marketplace Fair
The Black Ships Festival – Cultural Marketplace Fair Saturday, August 12th, 2023 11:00am-3:30pm Independence Park, Bristol, RI 419-459...
JASRI Staff
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Come back to the Black Ships Festival's Cultural Marketplace Fair on Saturday August 12th!
Calling all not-for-profit community groups! The Black Ships Festival – Cultural Marketplace Fair Saturday, August 12th, 2023 ...
JASRI Staff
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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