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.

US-Japan Capital Gala

Now in its 34th year, the US-Japan Capital Gala 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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Sakura Matsuri – Virtual Community Gathering to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Virtually on April 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. has decided to postpone...

Japan-America Society of Washington DC to host 29th National Japan Bowl, April 8-9, 2021

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is excited to announce that the 29th National Japan Bowl, otherwise known...

JASWDC Board of Trustees appoints Kenichiro Mizoguchi as Co-Vice Chair

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has elected Kenichiro Mizoguchi...

Celebrate Language Learning with JASWDC

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Japan in 2021

Watch the full Japan in 2021 program online!

Japanese Cooking Classes – 2021

Take your cooking to the next level with our brand new selection of cooking classes for 2021.

29th National Japan Bowl

Team registration now open!

US-Japan Capital Gala Video

Re-live the excitement of the US-Japan Capital Gala with our full program recording.

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!

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.