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  • 33rd National Japan Bowl

    On April 4-5, 2025, JASWDC welcomed 20 schools, 43 teams, and over 120 students from across the country to compete in the 33rd National Japan Bowl at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), co-hosted by the Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies. We are excited and honored to congratulate our winners!

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  • Applications Open Soon!

    Applications for the Tanaka and Green Academic Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year open on May 15! Visit the Tanaka and Green page to learn more about applicant requirements and submission guidelines.

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  • おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Super Sando Special!

    Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for the April edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class, Ouchigohan and cook along or just watch from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is: Japanese Sando!

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  • Get ready for the 2025 Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival!

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  • Make a Gift to the Society

    The Japan-America Society of Washington DC depends on your support to help us create and maintain programming that fosters the American-Japanese friendship.

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  • Japan in DC

    Take a walk with us through D.C. as we explore small businesses that share Japanese culture through food, retail, nature, and more!

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  • Ceramics by Laurel Lukaszewski

    Complete your sake-ware collection or start a new one with elegant handmade sake sets & tea cups by Laurel Lukaszewski.

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  • Become a Member

    Become a part of the US-Japan community in Washington DC! What unites our members is a strong interest in Japan and a recognition that the Japan-America Society of Washington DC is the best way for them to connect to Japanese culture, language, and current affairs.

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  • Japanese Restaurant Guide

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

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CORE PROGRAMS

Sakura Matsuri

Join the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the U.S. and find Japan in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Japan Bowl

The National Japan Bowl is America’s premier high school Japanese-language competition.

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US-Japan Capital Gala

The US-Japan Capital Gala is DC's preeminent celebration of the US-Japan relationship and is the largest fundraising event for the Society.

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Japanese Language School

JLS offers classes from beginner to advanced skill levels, alongside preparatory classes for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

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News

The Honorable Rahm Emanuel to Serve as Honorary Chairman of JASWDC

WASHINGTON, DC Japan-America Society of Washington DC President Ryan Shaffer announces that The Honorable Rahm Emanuel, former US Ambassador...

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Japan Bowl winners 32nd National JB

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This July, the winners of the 32nd National Japan Bowl have been invited to participate in...

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The National Japan Bowl Returns to the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival for its 32nd Year

WASHINGTON, DC (April 3, 2024) – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is excited to announce that the...

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Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.

Address - 1819 L St NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-833-2210
E-mail: [email protected]

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Drawing on the unique resources of the nation’s capital and our long history, the JASWDC promotes friendship and understanding between Americans and Japanese through diverse programming that spans the educational, cultural, business, and policy spheres.

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