OSHOGATSU 2026

The JSFC annual Oshōgatsu  celebration was held January 10, 2026, at the First Church Congregational church in Fairfield, CT.  To read about this successful event, go HERE.

LUNAR NEW YEAR PROGRAM

Sunday, February 22, 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm

The Japan Society of Fairfield County will partner with the Fairfield County Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans, (OCAFC), Connecticut Chinese Dance, and the New Canaan Library to celebrate the Lunar New Year. There will also be  performances and/or activity stations from the New Canaan Korean School, and Norwalk Chinese School. 

Lunar New Year is a two-week celebration, and this year it begins on February 17. Join us in ushering in the Year of the Horse with dance and choir performances, food, and crafts from a number of Asian traditions. This program is ideal for the whole family. Arrive anytime between 2 and 4 p.m., and stay however long you are able. To register, go to 

https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/celebrate-lunar-new-year-191325

JSFC mourns the passing of Junko Uezumi

Junko Uezumi, long-time member of the Japan Society of Fairfield County, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Stamford, Connecticut .  Both Junko and her late husband Noburo were very active in active in promoting Japanese culture.  Donations may be made in Junko’s memory to the Japan Society of Fairfield County or the Greenwich Historical Society.  For a full obituary, click HERE

JSFC and ObiObi won award at

 Greenwich Festival of Trees

JSFC and the ObiObi Japanese craft and volunteer group sponsored a decorated tree to benefit the Greenwich Historical Society / Festival of Tabletop Trees.  Read more HERE.

Annual Meeting 

November 23, 2025

The annual meeting and culture program of the Japan Society of Fairfield County (JSFC) was held at the Rowayton Community Center. 33 Highland Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 (part of Norwalk, on Sunday, November 23, 2025.   You can read about it HERE.  

Talk by historian Beverly C. Tyler

Wednesday October 15, 12 noon to 1PM

JSFC partnered with the Fairfield Museum and History Center to present Mr. Tyler speaking about his book, ‘Mary Swift Jones: Love and Letters from Japan’.  This presentation was part of the museum's program series, "History Bites", which are held several times a year and include a talk and light refreshments.   

Fairfield has a long seafaring history. This special talk dove into the story of Mary Swift Jones, wife of Capt. Benjamin Jones of East Setauket in Long Island. Beverly Tyler, historian for the Three Village Historical Society, followed Mary Swift Jones as she sailed from South Street Seaport with her husband to embark on a voyage to China and Japan in 1858. Through Jones’ letters, artifacts, the first mate’s journal, and a cabin boy’s book, we experienced her adventures over three years. Mr. Tyler also explained how he came to learn and write about her.  She was his great aunt. 

Mr. Tyler brought copies of his book to sell and sign.  The event was well-attended.