Fort Worth Japanese Society

Fort Worth Japanese Society The Fort Worth Japanese Society Spring Festival Winner REVEALED!

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Bass Performance Hall, April 10 and April 12

Beauty. Passion. Heartbreak. Eighty years after its first Fort Worth performance in 1947, Fort Worth Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s sweeping masterpiece Madama Butterfly. This emotionally powerful opera traces the journey of a young Japanese woman whose love, hope, and steadfast devotion are tested in the most profound way.
Featuring rising Japanese soprano Miho Sakoda in the title role and Japanese American mezzo-soprano Kayla Nanto, this stunning production brings beauty and emotional depth to the stage of Bass Performance Hall.
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Bass Performance Hall
Reserve your seats today at FWOpera.org.

From TCU:
Join us for Japan Night 2026 on Thursday, April 23, at Texas Christian University's Neely School of Business! Hosted by TCU's Department of Asian Studies and its Japanese Language and Culture Association, a variety of booths will showcase Japanese culture, arts, and foods, including a FREE Japanese buffet.
FREE and accessible parking is available at the Business School.

For additional information, email Dr. Ben Ireland at [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone who came to the February Setsubun luncheon! 👹🍲

Keep an eye out for the RSVP tickets to open up for chirashizushi in March!

It's September, which means it’s officially NTX Giving Day season and donations are OPEN! 📢

Last year, the generosity of the North Texas community helped raise a record breaking $70 million in support of North Texas nonprofits! Every year, this event helps more than 3,300 nonprofits continue their work to make our community a healthier, happier, and safer place to live and thrive.

North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) is officially 9/18/25, but you don’t have to wait until then to begin donating. Last year, we were able to raise several thousands of dollars which was enhanced by additional sums from the group that administers NTGD.

Use the link below to donate to the Fort Worth Japanese Society - and see your donation go further with the additional sums added from the group that adminsters NTGD!

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/FortWorthJapaneseSociety

We really couldn't do this without you wonderful people! And thank you for all those that have already started!

💥HELP NEEDED💥

From our partners at Fort Worth Sister Cities:

"We are excited to be welcoming a delegation of Japanese nursing students from Nagaoka Sept. 11-17, and are in need of a few more host families. For those who are unable to home host, we are also in need of Japanese speaking day hosts to accompany the group to their appointments and to provide language support."

If you are interested in lending a helping hand, please reach out to Danielle at [email protected].

Our March Hinasatsuri themed luncheon was held on March 16. Beautiful presentation by Ashley Ohno on kimono types. Lunch was katsudon prepared by Sam Sumner, Irene Koscal and Harumi Sharp, miso soup by Julia Dunaway. Harumi also made a delicious tsukemono and we gas tea ice cream for dessert. We hope to see you May 18 for our gyoza and trivia luncheon. Tell everyone and be sure to come!

Mark your calendars for a week full of Japanese culture in Fort Worth! 🇯🇵✨

The Fort Worth Japanese Society is excited for Japan Night 2025, hosted by the TCU Department of Asian Studies! Join us April 24 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the TCU Neeley School of Business for an evening of Japanese food, fashion, culture, and arts.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there! Keep the cultural experience going at the Japanese Spring Garden Festival on April 26–27 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the beauty, traditions, and artistry of Japan—all in one incredible week! 🌸🎎🍣

Today’s annual bazaar was a big success! Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Japanese Society. We appreciate you!