JAMsj is hosting a series of events starting in March 2016 "The Tohoku Series 2016-"Remember Tohoku" to share the rich history, culture, art and flavors of the region. This year signifies the fifth year anniversary since the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami devastated the region. The intent is to use various events to expand awareness of the area and encourage tourism to Tohoku. 

• Tohoku "Run 311" (Around the World)
  
  • March 5-13, 2016
  • Being run by our friends at Itonabu (Ishinomaki)
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/1555272978120361/
    

• Tohoku Series "Remembering Tohoku" (JAMsj)
  
  
  • Sunday, March 13, 2016 4:00PM-6:00PM
  • Before, After and Now Images of Tohoku
  • Created by the Darrell Miho and the Los Gatos High School Japanese Class
  • Live Q&A with the owner of Shiraishi Farms in Iwaki, Fukushima 

• Tohoku Series "JazzKatsu" (Wesley UMC/JAMsj)
  
  
  • Saturday, April 16, 2016 2:00PM-4:30PM
  • Fundraiser for Tohoku
  • Enjoy great Jazz and Tonkatsu at Wesley United Methodist Church/JAMsj
  • http://www.jazzkatsu.org/

    
    
    

• Tohoku Series "Stories from Tohoku" "Talk/Meet the Author (JAMsj)
  
  
  • Saturday, June 4, 2016 1:00PM-3:00PM
  • "Where the Dead Pause, and the Japanese Say Goodbye"
  • Author Marie Mutsuki Mockett
    • Book Review
    • Review History of Tohoku
    • Differences in the Region

Cost and RSVP will vary upon event. Stay tuned for more information about each event!