DALLAS, TX – From once-in-a-lifetime travel packages to exclusive dining and chef experiences, the Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner Silent Auction—hosted by the Japan-America Society of Dallas / Fort Worth—is now live and open to the public. Click to View Silent Auction

With Mother’s Day and graduation season around the corner, the auction offers the perfect opportunity to purchase unforgettable gifts while supporting international friendship and cultural understanding.

You can “Buy Now” for guaranteed access to top-tier items or place a competitive bid to snag something special before the event closes. Proceeds from the auction help fund the Society’s year-round educational, cultural, and business programs that connect North Texas to Japan.

Auction highlights include:

• Luxury trip packages to breathtaking destinations

• Designer fashion and accessories

• Memorabilia — signed photographs, jerseys, guitars, and more

• Private chef experiences and gourmet dinners

• Unique dining adventures across DFW and beyond

A Night to Celebrate U.S.–Japan Relations

The Silent Auction is part of the Japan-America Society’s premier annual fundraiser, the Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner, taking place May 23, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The gala honors key individuals strengthening ties between the U.S. and Japan.

This year’s Sun & Star Legacy Award recipient is Douglas S. Moore, Former President and CEO of Fujitsu Network Communication, Inc., Fujitsu North America, Inc., and Head of the Americas Region. The Bridges-to-Friendship Award will be presented to Elaine Browning,  Former Board Chair, Chair of the Dallas-Sendai International Friendship City Committee of the Japan-America Society of Dallas / Fort Worth.

“The Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner is more than a celebration—it’s a catalyst for global connection,” said Lawrence P. Howorth, Chair of the Board of Directors. “And the auction gives everyone a chance to participate, no matter where they are.”

Tickets Still Available

Tickets for the May 23rd gala are still available. Attendees can expect an inspiring evening with hundreds of influential Japanese and American executives, dignitaries, and civic leaders who are shaping the future of U.S.–Japan relations.

Click here to view auction items, or visit https://www.jasdfw.org/event/2025-sun-star-legacy-award-dinner/ to buy tickets, or learn more about how to support this vital mission.

The media is invited to attend the event if they will RSVP to Margaret McKoin at margaret@thetimegroup.net by May 15, 2025.