JAS of Southern New England (JASNE)

Japan-America Society of Southern New England (JASNE)/JANAFA-Newport promotes the US-Japan Alliance and fosters greater friendship between the two countries.

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Update: THE PUPPY WAS FOUND!!!

Please help: one of the visitors to our festival was a Swedish Vallhund puppy, named Linus. He was scared by the taiko drums, escaped his leash, and ran away. If you see him or find him, please let us know and we can connect you with the owner.

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Hope to see you all at the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival in Touro Park on Saturday, 17 OCT (10am-4pm)! https://t.co/gp60Lv2XwU

Thank you @DscvrNewport for supporting the festival, providing the free trolley, and the discounted parking!!!

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Parking can be difficult in Newport, but you can park at the Newport Transportation Center and take the free Bellevue Trolley #67. Hop off just past Touro Park at the "Bellevue after Pelham" stop. The bus driver will give you a receipt making parking only $5 for the whole day!

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Thank you @DscvrNewport for providing the free trolley and the discounted parking at the Newport Transportation Center (https://t.co/yfMgGJMOVA)

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Please come to our Japan-America Friendship Festival in Touro Park in Newport RI on 17 OCT (10am-4pm)!

Same small town friendliness as last year, with more food options, more vendors, and amazing performers! All with Japan, or wider Asian, themes!

https://t.co/Bty4eIGWTP

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Please come to the Japan-America Friendship Festival on 17 OCT (10am-4pm) in Newport, RI!
https://t.co/Bty4eIHuJn

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We are excited that Mumu JoyToy Shop at the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival in Touro Park in Newport, RI, on 17 Oct (10am - 4pm)

https://t.co/ABY98NmADy

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We are excited that MikoYa Accessories will be at the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival in Touro Park in Newport, RI, on 17 Oct (10am - 4pm)

https://t.co/2cMphvPOyO

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We are excited that Wander Cat Cola will be at the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival in Touro Park in Newport, RI, on 17 Oct (10am - 4pm)

https://t.co/xD0Ivs95lf

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We are excited that Kroffle Kreations will be at the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival in Touro Park in Newport RI on 17 October (10am-4pm)

https://t.co/KTgdQLmRhW

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We are excited that NishikiChopsticks will be at the 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival in Newport RI in Touro Park on 17 Oct (10am-4pm)

https://t.co/C1CNaSSVX6

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

Are you looking for meaningful ways to engage with the Japan-US partnership?
Check out JapanHands, a free public resource for anyone interested in Japan-related activities!
View the online directory & shared events calendar, and register for email updates: https://t.co/E1ofxH9r4R

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We’re looking for vendors for our Japan-America Friendship Festival in Newport Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 10AM – 4PM
We especially are looking for Japanese/Asian-inspired foods, crafts, or creators willing to offer a special themed piece celebrating Japan-US friendship and culture.

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Check out JapanHands:
Discover Japanese and Japan-related Organizations & Events

https://t.co/LrhooYrkiW

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Happy Independence Day!!! Thank you Japan for helping us celebrate 250 years!!!

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

🌸🌸 Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society annual Cherry Blossom Festival! 🌸

📅 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House
11 Cherry Street, Fairhaven, MA

✨ FREE Admission

https://t.co/nsvKbZopoP

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Here is a link to the presentation at Boston University by JASNE member, Dr. Matthew Calbraith Perry. It is called "The Diplomacy of Gift Exchange: During the 1853-1854 Perry Expedition to Japan with Matthew C. Perry"

https://t.co/5D0XHeSaUR

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

For all our Navy friends in San Diego, especially the ones who served in Japan, please get the word out about this event and this new organization: Japan-America Society of San Diego.

https://t.co/wi991AlNzA

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

Only a couple days left to apply!!!

[JAS of Southern New England (JASNE) @jasne_janafa]

We are looking for accomplished young women from Rhode Island between the ages of 21 and 26 to apply to become this year's Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Delegate. Please check out this web page and apply by 1 FEB!!!
https://t.co/KILDLqSvMy