Sakura Matsuri

The Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival serves as a Premier Event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the largest event in the three-week long national celebration, and is the largest single-day celebration of Japanese Culture in the United States.

Japan Bowl

The National Japan Bowl is the ‘Super Bowl’ of Japanese language learning. The annual competition provides a platform that is fun and engaging--but also rigorous and challenging-- for motivating language study and more.

The JASWDC Annual Dinner

Now in its 34th year, the Annual Dinner is a celebration of the US-Japan relationship and the largest fundraising event in the society's calendar. Funds raised through the Dinner directly support JASWDC language and culture programs.

Japanese Language School

The Japan-America Society operates the oldest and largest Japanese language school for adults in the Washington DC area. Classes are currently offered online to promote accessibility during the current situation.

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Japan in 3

Japan in 3 is a fresh take on current affairs in Japan featuring short interviews with everyday people; from business leaders to school students!

Japanese Restaurant Guide

Craving sushi, ramen, or katsu curry? Use our Japanese restaurant guide to find the best local spots!

Japanese Language School Summer Semester

Registration for the JLS Summer Semester is now open! With classes offered online, there has never been a better time to learn Japanese.

Digital Japan Bowl – Catch up on all the action!

Catch up on the Digital Japan Bowl Championship Round with Japanese trivia, special guest appearances by George Takei and G-Wiz, and much more! You won’t want to miss this opportunity for a front row view of the action.

Japan in a Suitcase

Join Aykys for weekly videos featuring fun craft activities and short lessons about Japanese language and culture!

Weekly Nihongo

Join Marino and Ryan for our weekly dose of all things Japan! Learn new vocabulary and phrases as we take you on a virtual shinkansen trip through the prefectures of Japan.

Volunteer with Us!

As a grassroots, community-focused organization, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC welcomes all those wishing to volunteer with us throughout the year. Specific volunteer opportunities vary by season.

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Community Outreach

The Society offers many Japan-related public affairs, social, and educational workshops, classes, events, and programs throughout the year. We’re always doing something in your city – join us!

Language & Culture Classes

The Japan-America Society offers Japanese and English language instruction and other classes for special cultural activities such as Japanese calligraphy, yoga in Japanese, and kimono classes.

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