Like many others, we began 2020 with a plan, but soon realized this year was not going to be as we expected. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how all of us manage our day-to-day lives and has deeply impacted how we maintain our connections to friends, family, and the activities we enjoy. Despite these challenges, JASGP’s staff remains committed to keeping our connection to you as strong as ever, as well as continuing to foster our connections between Japan and Philadelphia. Your gift today directly supports staff salaries and makes it possible for JASGP to offer new formats of our Japanese arts, business, and cultural programs now and into the future.