JASWDC is Planting Roots
Like many others, my little DC-resident heart can’t get enough of the cherry blossom trees in this city. Not just the ones that sit along the Tidal Basin, either – the single trees growing...
The Society in Your Community
Each year, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC takes part in hundreds of programs. While many of those are created and hosted by us, we also take part in and contribute to several programs...
Cooking Class: Gyudon
JASWDC held a cooking class on Friday, February 10th, where attendees learned to make Japan’s favorite comfort food – gyudon (beef served over rice). It was one of our largest cooking classes ever! First...
Japan 360°: Matsukawaya Sweets
On Monday, February 13th, a wagashi master from Matsukawaya Sweets held a tea ceremony-style event at JASWDC. Guests learned about the history of Matsukawaya Sweets, which was founded in Nagoya over 75 years ago....
Setsubun Happy Hour
On Friday, February 3, JASW held a Setsubun Happy Hour in conjunction with the Washington Nomikai Group! The office was transformed into a bar with kirin beer, sake, and delicious Japanese snacks. Guests gathered...
Azusa’s Dance Exercise Class
On Friday, January 27th, Azusa Hashizume, rookie cheerleader for the Redskins, taught her first class here at JASWDC. Azusa led the class in a series of exercises to the beat of music. Azusa’s class...
New Year’s Greeting from JASWDC
On behalf of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) and its Board of Trustees, I would like congratulate the Sakura Shimbun on their 10 years in the Washington DC community, and offer a...
Cherry Blossom Tree Planting at Mt. Pleasant Library
In October, 2016, the Japan-America Society, along with the National Cherry Blossom Festival committee, planted four beautiful cherry blossom trees – called sakura trees in Japanese – at the Mt. Pleasant Library. This was...
JASW’s Executive Director Receives Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award
JASW’s Executive Director Receives Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award Marc Hitzig, the Executive Director of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, was recognized for his achievements during the 70th Anniversary of Peace between the...
JASW’s 29th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
(photos by Jeff Song) JASW’s 29th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Now in its 29th year, JASW’s Annual Dinner is the highlight of JASW’s fundraising activities. This year, over 200 guests gathered in the...
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