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 winter semester is now open.

Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival

Tickets are now available for the 59th Japan-America Society Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival. Be a part of the festivities and America's largest celebration of Japanese culture!

Volunteer for the 59th Sakura Matsuri

The volunteer application is now open for the 59th Japan-America Society Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival. We need over 500 day-of volunteers to run this spectacular event, so apply today!

Culture Classes

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

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.

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.

JASWDC Brings Sakura Tradition to Palisades

October 30, 2018: JASWDC Brings Sakura Tradition to Palisades

American and Canadian Japan Bowl® Winners to Visit Japan through Kakehashi Project

Over 40 students will travel to Japan on this year's Kakekashi Project trip.

JASWDC’s Spring Events Recap

Download program recaps for the 2018 Sakura Matsuri, National Japan Bowl, and CineMatsuri.

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.

59th Japan-America Society Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival

Tickets are now on sale for America’s largest celebration of Japanese culture, featuring the sights, sounds, and tastes of traditional and modern Japan. The 2019 festival will be held on Saturday, April 13 on Pennsylvania Ave.

Make a Gift to the Society

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.

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.