Sakura Matsuri

First held in 1961, the Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is now the largest one-day exhibition of Japanese culture in the United States. The Sakura Matsuri is held each spring as the climax of the four-week National Cherry Blossom Festival. On good weather days, it has drawn over 40,000 visitors in 7 hours.

Japan Bowl

The Japan Bowl® was created by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC in 1992. It is an academic competition that tests the achievements of high school students throughout the United States who are studying the Japanese language. But the Japan Bowl goes beyond language. It also tests the student’s knowledge of Japan, the country.

The JASWDC Annual Dinner

Over the years the Dinner has welcomed and honored some of America’s and Japan’s most distinguished leaders. The Dinner and Silent Auction are a primary source of support for the Japan-America Society’s many educational and cultural activities, which introduce Japan and Japanese culture to the residents of the Nation’s Capital Region.

Japanese Language School

The Japan-America Society operates the oldest and largest Japanese language school for adults in the Washington DC area. While the school contains standard classroom settings, we also offer opportunities for students to learn and practice their Japanese that are away from the desk, such as yoga and networking lunches.

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A note from JASWDC President Ryan Shaffer

To the JASWDC Family: As many of you have seen, on Friday morning JASWDC announced the postponement of our...

JASWDC Announces Postponement of Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival

The Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. has decided to postpone the Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival, previously scheduled to take...

Japan-America Society of Washington DC Appoints James P. Zumwalt as Chairman of the Board of Trustees

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador James P. Zumwalt as its...

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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.

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.

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