April Kayoubikai

4月の火曜日会

April 25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

@ IKKO Japanese Ramen and Sushi

Join us for our April Kayoubikai at IKKO Japanese Ramen and Sushi!

Kayoubikai is an opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, practice Japanese, and stay connected with other people in our JASA community. Both JASA members and non-members are welcome! Please RSVP at least one day in advance! There is no cost to attend this event but everyone will be responsible for their own ticket at the end of the meal. 

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Business Alabama:

Power purchase agreement announced for $49 million Toyota solar project

A $49 million, 168-acre solar project for Toyota in Huntsville now includes a power purchase agreement.

Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America announced the agreement at an event today in Huntsville.

The plan includes a 30-megawatt solar-generated system in the North Huntsville Industrial Park, near the Toyota engine plant. The system is expected to generate 62,000 megawatt hours annually, enough to power more than 5,600 homes.



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Daikin Festival 2023

May 5, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

@ Point Mallard Park

Each year in May, beginning in 1994, Daikin America, Inc. employees produced a Japanese Festival in the style of Bon Odori for their North Alabama neighbors.

The Daikin Festival delights attendees with live music, Japanese Folk Dancing, Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), Yakisoba (grilled buckwheat noodles with beef and special sauce), BBQ, hamburgers, refreshing drinks, and special prizes.

This year, the festival will conclude with a dramatic fireworks display by PYRO Shows.

Please note that no purses, bags or backpacks are allowed.

20th Japanese Spring Festival

May 7, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

@ Monte Sano State Park

North Alabama Japanese Garden

Come and join us at Japanese Spring Festival in 2023! This will be our 20th Spring Festival and welcoming a special guest from Japan, former Japanese astronaut, Dr. Mamoru Mohri! During the festival, we will show various Japanese cultures such as Daikin Taiko Drum, traditional Japanese dance, Karate, Kendo, Iaido sword performance, and Tea ceremony with Koto music. You will enjoy Origami, Caligraphy experiences, Japanese snacks etc… Please enjoy the relaxing time and our culture surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Alabama State Park! ($10 per vehicle for state park entrance fee. We recommend carpooling!)