Ethnic Texans

This articles explores the history of Japanese settlement and culture in Texas.

This articles details the dark side of the Japanese-American experience in Texas when the United States government created internment camps for those of Japanese-American descent.

Since its inception in 1985, the Japan America Society of San Antonio (JASSA) leads to connect cultural and business communities in San Antonio with those in Japan through diverse grassroots exchange activities that provide all members and participants various experiences that nurture teamwork, discipline and leadership, and build up an awareness of the management of a growing organization, while, at the same time, disseminating to the world the diverse and intrinsic values of San Antonio.

The Japan America Society of Houston (JASH) is the leading organization that connects Houston’s diverse community, local businesses, and individuals to advance the mutual interest of American and Japanese people.

The society's mission is to foster Japanese and American understanding by providing an opportunity to learn about Japan, it's people, language and culture. There are many programs and events sponsored by the society, which include Japanese Language Classes, Japanese Library, Calligraphy, Origami, Ikebana, Folk Dances, Tea Ceremony, Taiko Drum Group, Sister Cities Program, Monthey Activities and Luncheons, as well as other activities.

The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) is a nonprofit organization that bridges the cultures of Japan and central Texas and works for friendly US-Japan relations. Its mission is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the people of the US and Japan in providing programs and events that help to expand knowledge, increase personal interaction, and facilitate discussion of important issues.

Asia Society Texas Center engages the diversity of Houston through enriching programs and events within the pillars of arts and culture, business and policy, exhibitions, and education and community outreach.

Near the San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Gardens amphitheater, the city of San Antonio developed land in the Japanese style. This area has a pagoda, water falls, and koi ponds.

The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection has been selectively amassed by Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller and their children over the past 25 years. The museum is located in Dallas’ district of Harwood at the historic St. Ann’s School.

Centuries of craftsmanship are represented in the collection, with objects dating from the seventh to nineteenth centuries. Samurai masterpieces, including suits of armor, helmets, masks, horse armor, and weaponry are on display in the Museum. The collection is accompanied by a traveling exhibition consisting of 140 objects that has been seen by over 1.3 million visitors worldwide since 2011.

The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the annual Asian Festival, observing the Lunar New Year and celebrating the many rich cultures of Asia.

The daylong event features authentic foods, music, dance, martial arts, shopping, games and entertainment from China, to the Indian Sub-continent, and the island nations of the Pacific.

Japan Festival Houston celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Japan with traditional and contemporary performances of Japanese music, dance and martial arts, Japanese/Japanese-inspired food, as well as demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, bonsai and more.