Japanese Language School

The Japan-America Society operates the oldest and largest Japanese language school for adults in the Washington DC area. Registration for the spring semester is now open.

Culture Classes

JASWDC’s culture classes are an opportunity to learn more about Japanese arts and culture, from traditional to modern.

Sakura Matsuri 2018

The Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the U.S. Find more information on how to participate, volunteer, or visit on the festival's official website.

Japan-in-a-Suitcase

JiS is a free program which packs a little bit of Japan in a suitcase and brings it to children at schools, libraries and festivals in the greater Washington, DC area.

Internships

The Society offers several internships every semester for undergraduate and graduate students interested in U.S.-Japan grassroots relations, localized public diplomacy, and nonprofit work.

Individual Membership

Members of the Society receive a number of benefits and a local connection to Japan. All our members are different, but what unites all of them is a strong interest in Japan and a recognition that JASWDC is the best way for them to stay in touch with Japan all year long.

Corporate Membership

The Society’s many corporate members represent major Japanese and American corporations, industry associations, professional service firms, and smaller entrepreneurial enterprises.

CineMatsuri Returns for a 5th Year

CineMatsuri, Washington D.C.’s Japanese Film Festival, returns to the Nation’s Capital for its fifth year on March 20.

Sakura Matsuri Returns to Pennsylvania Avenue on April 14, 2018

The Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival is back on Pennsylvania Ave on April 14, 2018.

JASWDC Presents the 26th National Japan Bowl: April 12-13

JASWDC will hold the 26th National Japan Bowl on April 12-13, 2018.

JASWDC Welcomes Abigail Friedman as Interim President

The Society is delighted to announce Abigail Friedman as the organization’s interim president.

Public Affairs

The Society holds programs throughout the year that take a look at Japan, as well as US-Japan relations, from every angle.

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.

Educational Outreach

One of the Japan-America Society’s most important missions is to reach out to the next generation of young Americans and interest them in Japan and the world beyond our shores.

Signature Programs

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC presents a number of signature programs throughout the year. Our signature programs are those of national significance including the Sakura Matsuri and the Japan Bowl®.