Japanese Cuisine & Sake Pairing Dinner (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of Japanese cuisine paired with premium DASSAI BLUE Sake! Kiku Japanese Restaurant is preparing five special courses including dessert for a limited seating with tasting notes from DASSAI BLUE’s sake expert during the meal. Register today to reserve your seat!

About Kiku Japanese Restaurant:

KIKU Japanese Restaurant is one of the most authentic sushi restaurants in Pittsburgh, serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1983. Inspired by the renowned Sushi Gen in Tokyo, KIKU brings the craftsmanship and artistry of authentic Japanese sushi to Pittsburgh.

Located in Pittsburgh’s Station Square area, KIKU is known for its fresh sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese dishes prepared by experienced chefs Uchino, Taku, Maki, Saya and Yasuko. With decades of culinary experience, our chefs combine traditional techniques with premium ingredients to create an unforgettable Japanese dining experience.

About DASSAI BLUE Sake:

Here at DASSAI BLUE, we craft sake to brighten your life. We strive to create the highest quality sake for our customers, so you can simply enjoy its taste and flavors. DASSAI Blue is an idea born in Japan and brewed in New York.

With our new brewery in Hyde Park, DASSAI BLUE hopes to introduce and share our sake with even more people. We strive to educate people on how our artisans craft our sake. We strive to make our sake the very best and to deliver truly delicious sake from New York to the world.

40th Anniversary 2026 Annual Dinner (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Please join us to celebrate the JASP's 40th Anniversary on November 10! The keynote speaker will be Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada.

Ambassador Yamada is a long-time veteran of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His very first posting was as a Second Secretary in Washington D.C. in 1989. In 2012, he returned to Washington as Political Minister. Prior to assuming his current post, Ambassador Yamada served as Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs. In that capacity, he was Political Director for Japan's 2023 G7 Presidency, supporting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima and the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Nagano-Karuizawa.

Ambassador Yamada's previous positions in Tokyo include Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs for Foreign Policy, Deputy Director General for North American Affairs, Director for Northeast Asia, Director for Southeast Asia, and Director for the Status of U.S. Forces Agreement. He also served as a Cabinet Councillor in the National Security Secretariat in the Prime Minister's Office.

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania upcoming events

Japanese Cuisine & Sake Pairing Dinner (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

40th Anniversary 2026 Annual Dinner (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)