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Tomodachi membership includes either Individual or Family membership in the Japan-America Society of Georgia. JASG members receive the organization's quarterly newsletter with a schedule of upcoming events, but Tomodachi members can opt out if they do not wish to receive JASG event notices or be listed in the JASG Directory. Individual members pay dues of $40 per year, while Family members pay dues of $50 per year. Family membership allows spouses and children to participate in JASG activities. Annual dues are payable in June of each year.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TOMODACHI CLUB

The Tomodachi Club is a daytime women's cultural exchange group established in October 1981 under the sponsorship of the Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) to promote friendship, cultural exchange and understanding among Japanese and American women. Today the club has close to 60 members in two membership categories: Active members who attend both General and Small Group meetings, and Support members who attend only General meetings.

General meetings and Small Group meetings alternate on a monthly basis from September to May. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, except September and January, in which they are held on the second Wednesday. Occasionally dates may change due to special circumstances. General meetings are held in September, November, January, March and May, and may include a luncheon with program, an interesting field trip, or a special event. Small group meetings are held in the alternate months of October, December, February, and April, usually in members' homes, and may include a coffee or luncheon with an activity of interest to the group, a program, demonstration or discussion.

Tomodachi Club activities are governed and organized by four volunteer Co-chairs, usually two Americans and two Japanese. Leadership changes are made alternately in order that one American and one Japanese co-chair remain with experience and knowledge to pass on to the new Co-chairs. The Co-chairs plan and organize the activities for the General meetings. Each Small Group has a leader selected by the member of the group and together they plan and organize their activities.


September 13, 2023

"Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller"

Program: Docent guided tour of the one of the most important Collections of samurai armor outside of Japan

Venue: The High Musuem

Lunch: Saints + Council Restaurant 


November 1, 2023

 "Onoe Ryu Japanese Classical Dance"

Program: Presentation of Onoe style dance by Master Onoe Kikumirei 

Venue: Nakato Restaurant 

Lunch: Nakato Restaurant


 January 10,   2024

 "Scad Fash Exhibit Tour"

Program: "The Blonds: Glamour, Fashion, Fantasy"

Venue: SCAD FASH

Lunch: Gyukaku

March 6, 2024

"Tour of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Indian Temple"

Program: Guided Tour of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Indian Temple in Lilburn, GA 

Venue: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Indian Temple

Lunch: Shalimar Restaurant 

 May 1, 2024

 "The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Peace Bell"

Program: Tour of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and visit to the Tomodachi Club sponsored Peace Bell

Venue: The Jimmy Carter Center 

Lunch: The Jimmy Carter Center


The Japan-America Society of Georgia, Inc.

is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote

mutual understanding between the people of Japan

 and the state of Georgia 

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