LET’S HAVE FUN!

Join the JASGA community at the many exciting and enlightening activities we host throughout the year.

Shiba ATX Pawrade 2025

オースティン芝犬パレード

Saturday, October 18th @peasepark 10am to noon
Shiba Inu Registration

Shiba Inu Registration

Taniguchi Tidy-Up
Saturday, September 20, 2025 JASGA members: use code “Sakura” during sign up!

Come join the fun and help manicure the Japanese Gardens at Zilker Botanical Garden. Our Ambassador to the garden Alan Cook will be there monthly and have some fun facts about the garden. It’s a blast.
12 years +
One selected Saturday a month (Click Sign-Up below to see the date)
In July and August we will meet at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. September - June
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746

Taniguchi Tidy-Up Registration

Kawaii Club
AOSCC OITA Festival
September 20, 2025 1-6 pm

Let’s meet, make or play something cute, and enjoy some fun times together.
This month we will be playing a fun game at the Austin Oita 2025 Festival! Come to our table (make sure you register) and play a shiba inu insprired game and learn Japanese along the way!
All Ages
Saturday, October 20, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This will be at the ATX Oita Festival at the Long Center.
The Long Center

Kawaii Club Registration

Online Nihongo Social Club
Friday, October 3, 2025 @7pm In-Person
Let’s Play Karuta-member discount code: Karuta

Let’s meet and practice speaking Japanese together for 60 minutes.
In-person Meet Up this October!
Join us for a fun and interactive round of hiragana karuta at our next Nihongo Social Club! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your listening and reading skills, this beginner-friendly version of the classic Japanese card game is perfect for learners of all levels. The event will be facilitated by Michael Bennett of Kodai Learning, who will guide us through the game and help make learning Japanese both fun and effective. Don’t miss it!
This is discounted for JASGA registered students and JASGA members to practice speaking Japanese with our fun instructors. All levels welcome. Registration required.
Make new friends and beef up your Japanese skills.
All levels welcome :-)
Ages 14 +
FALL TERM 2025
Friday, October 3@ 7:00 p.m. (60 minutes)
In-person: sign-up reguired
Discount Code for Members: KARUTA
This October we will meet in-person
We meet in-person at:
Tweedy’s (the old Spiderhouse)
2908 Fruth Street
Austin, TX 78705

Nihongo Club Registration

SHIBA ATX PAWRADE
BEST of Austin Winner 2025
Saturday, OCTOBER 18, 2025 10am-noon

A Pawrade for the love of the Shiba Inu with lots of fun and cuteness for everyone. Join us for the 4th Annual Shiba ATX Pawrade, music, talent, yummy treats from Asahi Imports, and the sweetest gathering of the dog of Japan the Shiba Inus!
Pease Park Kingsbury Com
All Ages
A Pawrade for the love of the Shiba Inu with lots of fun and cuteness for everyone. Join us for the 4th Annual Shiba ATX Pawrade, music, talent, yummy treats from Asahi Imports, and the sweetest gathering of the dog of Japan the Shiba Inus!
Pease Park Kingsbury Com
All Ages
Pease District Park ATX
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703
Parking Available near the park and the ACC Parking Garage for free.

Popcorn Club
TBA 2025
NHK Documentary

Let’s meet, watch a movie, and enjoy some popcorn together.
JASGA is excited to invite you to join us for the Free NHK special screening of 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki. We will view Ep. 4 No Cheap Excuses.
SYNOPSIS: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the genius of Japan's foremost living film director, Hayao Miyazaki -- creator of some of the world's most iconic and enduring anime feature films. Miyazaki allowed a single documentary filmmaker to shadow him at work, as he dreamed up characters and plot lines for what would become his 2008 blockbuster, "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea." Miyazaki explores the limits of his physical ability and imagination to conjure up memorable protagonists. This program is the first of a 4-part documentary, "10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki."
GENRE: Documentary
This event is free to attend! Please RSVP, as space is limited. Popcorn will be provided, so please bring your own non-alcoholic beverages.
All Ages
Saturday, July 26
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Asian American Resource Center
Registration Required “arigato”
Asian America Resource Center (AARC) Community Meeting Room #8
Address: 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754

Popcorn Club Registration

Pease corps + JASGA
Garden Volunteer Days (Morning)
fALL 2025 TBA

Let’s meet, join hands and volunteer to maintain and improve Pease Park and enjoy some fun times together.
Parents can register their kids by writing in their children's name and using the parent's email address.
Thank you to the members, families, and friends of JASGA for joining the Conservancy's Park Operations Team and helping keep Pease Park clean and healthy for all to enjoy!
All ages welcome; children must have adult supervision.
What to Expect 🌳
The project for this opportunity depends on the seasonal needs of the landscape but could involve mulching, weeding, seeding, planting, seed collecting, litter pick-up, or other general garden care tasks.
What to Bring 🎒
Please bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated along with any items you may need, such as sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, etc. Pease Park Conservancy will provide all necessary materials, including gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own pair.
What to Wear 🥾
Volunteers are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes, long pants and socks, and comfortable weather-appropriate clothing that they do not mind getting dirty.
Note:
- Parents will need to register their children, but this is quite easy. Once parents enter their name and email information under the "Who is registering section" they will simply click the "Add Minor" drop-down, click "Add Minor", then input the child's name. Each child will need their own entry.
- Please note the maximum capacity of volunteers is 20 and registrations will close on October 5th at 3:30 in the morning to give the operations team plenty of time to plan materials.
- We will send a reminder email with all of the logistics (event date/time, meeting location/address, parking information, materials to bring and attire to wear) to registered participants the day before the volunteer opportunity.
All Ages
Saturday, May 24, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pease District Park
All ages welcome
Parking Information & Meeting Location 🚘
We highly encourage alternate forms of transportation such as walking, biking, public transportation, carpooling, or rideshare when visiting Pease Park. If you drive there is a small parking lot in Kingsbury Commons (1100 Kingsbury Street) and available street parking along parkway.
Additional FREE parking can be found at the Austin Recreation Center parking lot (1301 Shoal Creek Blvd) or the ACC Rio Grande Parking Garage (824 W 12th Street). Both of these options connect to Pease Park via a short walk along the Shoal Creek Trail.
Once you arrive please meet JASGA and the PPC staff member at the volunteer hub. This is the large metal building just next to the restrooms and amphitheater.