TheThe FortFort WorthWorth JapaneseJapanese SocietySociety JulJul -- AugAug 20212021 www.fwjs.orgwww.fwjs.org Editor: Harvey Yamagata & Tammy Mata Japanese Translation: Our Mission: Foster understanding between Japanese and Americans by providing Kayoko Fullenkamp an opportunity to learn about Japan, it’s people, language and culture. July Luncheon – Tanabata – Sunday July 18th Tanabata Themed Izakaya Style Luncheon Yamagata Kaikan from 12:30 PM Welcome back to in-person luncheons at the kaikan! With the COVID vaccination rate increasing and the COVID risk decreasing, we are happy to resume in-person luncheons. If you have health concerns, you can still order pick-up (pick-up starts at 1:30 pm). Our celebration of Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, will have indoor food booths, for a festival-like atmosphere, to include okonomiyaki, yakisoba (noodles), yakitori (skewered meat), takoyaki, and azuki (red bean) popsicles. One serving of each is included with each admission, but extras may be purchased through a ticket system. Adults $15, children 8-12 $12 and children 7 and under are free. There is a 20% discount for members aged 70 years and over for their first serving (that’s $12). Please RSVP by July 9 to Sam Sumner at 817-366- 2316 or email
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[email protected] . Enjoying all the festival delicacies Tom Brents and Grant Ogata with Akiko Sonnemann and Mikako Imai making Julia Dunaway and Onigiri “Wishing Tree” Takoyaki - 1 - SOCIETY NEWS – RECENT EVENTS In Memorium Elloie Ann Leary, a longtime member of our Society, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. In addition to being among the earliest members, she served on our board for well over ten years.