Japanese Group of Buffalo (JGB)





The Japanese Group of Buffalo (JGB) is a friendly, mutual-support community made up of Japanese nationals, people of Japanese descent, and anyone with an interest in Japan living in Buffalo, New York, and the surrounding areas.
With the motto “Bright and Fun Buffalo!”, we organize a wide variety of enjoyable and useful events throughout the year.
Why not take a moment to explore our site and discover what Buffalo has to offer?
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Annual Events (some events, marked with * are organized by groups other than the JGB)
March Spring Lunch Gathering
April Annual General Meeting
April Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival*
August or September Picnic
November Japan Culture Day*
Monthly Lunch Gathering
<<Recent and Upcoming Events>>
【March 14(Sat)】Spring language gathering 11:30〜2:30 Taisho Bistro on Hartel
【April 18(Sat)】Annual General Meeting 1:00〜3:00 UB Lockwood Library Room#223
【April 25(Sat) – 26(Sun)】Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival 11:00〜3:00(both days)Buffalo History Museum
【August 9(Sun)】Bon Odori Dance Festival 4:00pm〜8:00pm Enkyoji, North Tonawanda
For details, please see the Event Calendar.
Event Reports
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Second Kamishibai Storytelling & Parent-Child Craft EventKamishibai Event
On Saturday, July 18 (10:00 AM–11:30 AM), we held our second kamishibai storytelling event at the Hon. Shirley Chisholm (Audubon)…
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Kamishibai Event
On Saturday, June 20 (10:00–11:30 AM), a kamishibai performance was held at the Hon. Shirley Chisholm (Audubon) Branch – Amherst…
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Tea with the Consul
Following the spring consular service on June 4, JGB committee members met with Consul Naoki Matsunaga of the Consulate General…
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Pham’s Kitchen 3318 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
BAHN MI $7.75〜
バッファロー近郊で本格的なベトナム料理が楽しめると評判のお店です。丁寧に仕込まれたスープのフォーや、サクサクのバゲットで作る自家製バインミーはまさに絶品。温かい家族経営の雰囲気の中で、心も体もリフレッシュできるランチやディナーにいかがでしょうか?
Widely considered one of the best spots for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the Buffalo area. Their carefully crafted Pho and homemade Banh Mi with crispy baguettes are absolute must-tries. Whether for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner, come experience the warm, family-owned atmosphere!
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