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# The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.

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- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Samuel Y. Kye](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-samuel-y-kye/) - お疲れ様です, またね- Finding Balance: How My Experience in Japan Reshaped My Understanding of Conflict, Community, and the Future Samuel Y. Kye2025-2026 Tanaka & Green Scholar As a Korean-American student focused on conflict analysis and resolution, Japan has never been a neutral subject in my academic or personal life. My studies often engage with history, collective
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Stephanie Lim](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-stephanie-lim/) - Stephanie Lim2025-2026 Tanaka & Green Scholar “Hitotsubashi…?” I thought to myself, reading over the familiar kanji: 一橋. “One bridge.” What could that mean? Was there a famous bridge on the campus? Why choose this name for the university? Before applying for my exchange, I had never heard of Hitotsubashi University. All I knew was that
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Jourden Jones](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-jourden-jones/) - Jourden Jones2024-2025 Tanaka & Green Scholar When I first arrived in Japan, like many others, I felt a whirlwind of various emotions about my first time abroad. Excitement, happiness, fear, even a bit of sadness. Being able to go to Japan was something I had always dreamed of since I was a child, and to
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Sydney Chen](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-sydney-chen/) - Confusion and Contextualization in Osaka Sydney Chen2024-2025 Tanaka & Green Scholar “Phlbbdegashhmm no de, go chuui kudasai.” the McDonald’s worker cautioned. She scooted the tray of food into my hands, gestured methodically toward my Kyoho grape slushie, and walked away. I stood there running through the possibilities of what she could have said in my
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay - Alanis Stapelfeldt](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-alanis-stapelfeldt/) - Alanis Stapelfeldt2024-2025 Tanaka & Green Scholar Having never traveled alone internationally before, deciding to arrive a few days early in Sapporo before the start of my program was a significant decision. Despite this, drawn by Hokkaido's rich history, the culture of the Ainu, and the stunning natural landscapes, I could not pass up this opportunity.
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Sergianni Jennings](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-sergianni-jennings/) - Sergianni Jennings2024-2025 Tanaka & Green Scholar My year studying abroad in Japan can best be described as life changing. During my time in Kyoto I had the opportunity to not only immerse myself in traditional Japanese culture and deeply study the Japanese language, but I was also able to make friendships that will last a
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Adam Gruner](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-adam-gruner/) - Adam Gruner2023-2024 Tanaka & Green Scholar Studying in Japan for a year was a life-changing experience both personally and academically. This experience marked the first time I have lived away from my parents, and as a result of this drastic shakeup in my living situation, I feel much more confident in my ability to navigate
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay - Praharshitha (Haru) Thumati](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-and-green-scholarship-essay-praharshitha-haru-thumati/) - Praharshitha (Haru) Thumati 2023-2024 Tanaka & Green Scholar Eight years after my first Japanese class, I finally landed in the country itself. In these past years, I had accumulated a long list of to-dos and eventually lived a study abroad so unique to me. Competing in Japan Bowl really shaped my study abroad experience. I
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay - Eliana Pisons](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-eliana-pisons/) - Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay – Eliana Pisons The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay - Connor Iorio](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-connor-iorio/) - Connor Iorio2023-2024 Tanaka & Green Scholar I’m sitting in the heated waiting room on a train platform in Aomori city. Across from me an older woman types away at her phone, glancing up at me. A few minutes later she comes up to me with google translate pulled up. “Don’t cry. Have you never cried
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Essay - Joseph Lind](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-essay-joseph-lind/) - Joseph Lind2023-2024 Tanaka & Green Scholar While completing the extensive amount of paperwork required by the Japanese bureaucracy prior to embarking on my studies at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, I was thrilled to finally make the actual journey. I lacked the anxiety related to culture shock and travel that some of my peers expressed, which
- [Tanaka and Green Essay - Mariana Salas](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-and-green-essay-mariana-salas/) - Mariana Salas 2022-2023 Tanaka & Green Scholar From the moment my friend and I had missed our flight from NRT to KIX and shortlyafter almost missed the last Shinkansen of the night to get to Kyoto, I knew my time abroadwould be a challenge. However, little did I know that these early hurdles would actually
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship Reflection - Ben Wolstein](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship-reflection/) - Benjamin Wolstein 2022-2023 Tanaka and Green Scholar “Sumimasen,” I mutter as I stumble onto the Kyoto subway with my oversized suitcases.What is the announcer saying? Am I on the express or the local train? Why did my Japaneseclass cover units on single motherhood and climate change but not on reading signs? Thesequestions flurry through my
- [My Semester at Hitotsubashi University](https://jaswdc.org/my-semester-at-hitotsubashi-university/) - The moment the door to my new dorm room shut behind me, all of the emotions I had been struggling to suppress until that point suddenly hit me in full force, and I burst into tears.
- [Daikaya Restaurant](https://jaswdc.org/daikaya-restaurant/) - Join JASWDC as we explore our next #JapanInDC feature; Daikaya! Daikaya is a popular Japanese restaurant in Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown with a bustling ramen restaurant on the first floor and a modern Izakaya on the second! We had the pleasure of chatting with Daisuke Utagawa, part-owner of Daikaya, who shared with us the philosophy and
- [Hana Market](https://jaswdc.org/hana-market/) - Hana Market is a beloved Japanese grocery store located on 17th St NW Washington D.C. by D.C locals and tourists alike. Store owners Yoshio & Ikyuo Tanabe provide eager shoppers with various Japanese food, snacks, drinks, ingredients, and more! Hana Market allows you to elevate your home cooking with a variety of authentic Japanese ingredients
- [Word of the Month - August 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-august-2015/) - August: 帰省（Kisei） This month's word is Kisei. Kisei is a term that means homecoming; the event of someone returning to one's home town after a long time away. More specifically, this term is normally used when one returns home for the summer holidays, such as for the Obon festival beginning on August 15th. The original
- [Word of the Month: December](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-december-3/) - December: スープカレー （Soup Curry) Soup curry is a Japanese style curry dish originating from Sapporo in Hokkaido. It is said that a chef of the cafe called "Ajanta" took the idea of Chinese and Korean herb soup and South Indian curry and created "Yakuzen Curry" in 1971. In 1993, the restaurant "Magic Spice" had the
- [Word of the Month - May 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-may-2015/) - May: 茶摘み (Chatsumi) This month's word is Chatsumi/Tea-picking Green Tea is the main drink of Japanese people. Picking the young sprouts and leaves of the tea bush occurs over some three weeks from mid-April till the end of May, especially during the two to three weeks following the 88th night (Around May 2) when the
- [Word of the Month - June 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-june-2015/) - June: 簾 (Sudare) This month's word is Sudare. Sudare, or more honorifically, misu, are traditional blinds that are made of thinly shaved strips of wood or bamboo bound together with string, colored yarn, or other material such as silk. Spaces are left between the strips so that air can pass through them and so they
- [Word of the Month - July 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-july-2015/) - July: 風鈴 (Fuu-rin) This month's word is Fuu-rin. Fuu-rin are wind-chimes that are hung outdoors and are traditionally hung during the summer. Although originally crafted from bronze, they have come to most commonly be made out of glass. They are usually small glass bells with a paper, called a tanzaku, hanging off its clapper. When
- [Word of the Month - September 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-september-2015/) - September: 秋の七草 (Aki no Nana Kusa) This month's word is Aki no Nana Kusa. Aki no Nana Kusa, or the Seven Autumnal Flowers, refer to Hagi (Bush Clover), Obana (Chinese Silvergrass), Kuzu (Japanese Arrowroot), Nadeshiko (Fringed Pink), Ominaeshi (Golden Lace), Fujibakama (Thoroughwort), and Kikyou (Chinese Bellflower).These flowers were often seen in the gardens of Japanese
- [Japan US Military Program (JUMP) Event at the National War College](https://jaswdc.org/japan-us-military-program-jump-event-at-the-national-war-college/) - Japan US Military Program (JUMP) Event at the National War College: Panel Discussion & Dinner Reception On Tuesday, November 17, JASW and the Embassy of Japan with support from Sasakawa USA and the National War College Alumni Association coordinated the region’s fall JUMP event. Formally called the Japan U.S. Military Program, the group reaches
- [JASW's Executive Director Receives Japan's Foreign Minister's Commendation Award](https://jaswdc.org/jasws-executive-director-receives-japans-foreign-ministers-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 United States and Japan. Over the years since becoming executive director, Hitzig has shown his commitment to the U.S.-Japan relationship by
- [JASW's 29th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction](https://jaswdc.org/jasws-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 ballroom at the Park Hyatt Washington to honor the recipients of the 2015 Marshall Green Award, the Honorable Yasuhiro Nakasone and
- [Cherry Blossom Tree Planting at Capitol Heights Elementary](https://jaswdc.org/cherry-blossom-tree-planting-at-capitol-heights-elementary/) - Cherry Blossom Tree Planting at Capitol Heights Elementary As November drew to a chilly close, JASW staff joined with members from the National Cherry Blossom Festival committee to help plant three cherry blossom (sakura) trees at Capitol Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights, Maryland. This is the second time JASW has sponsored cherry blossom tree
- [Word of the Month: January](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-january-2/) - January: Kabuki The etymology of Kabuki(歌舞伎) is Kabuku(傾く). "Kabuki dance," which is said to be the origin of Kabuki, was started by people who dressed like "Kabuki mono(かぶき者) "who do not care, are off the beaten track, and wear wacky clothing that goes the edge of fashion." The spirit of Kabuki is to entertain people not by being bound
- [Word of the Month: May](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-may/) - May: ピークシーズン Pīkushīzun “Pīkushīzun” ピークシーズン is a Japanese phrase meaning peak season – or the busy times of travel in Japan. This month, we will tell you some of the busiest times to travel in Japan and why. One of the busiest times to travel in Japan is during Golden Week. Golden week takes place
- [Word of the Month: July](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-july/) - July: 社員旅行Shain Ryokō “Shain ryokō” is a Japanese term that translates to “company trip” or a trip that is specifically for the employees of any given Japanese company. These trips are for team-building, training, forming friendships, and can also serve as an opportunity for employees to relax. On a “shain ryokō”, you could do anything
- [Word of the Month: August](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-august/) - August: おみやげOmiyage “Omiyage” in Japanese, simply translates to gifts or souvenirs in English, but there is a bit more significance in the tradition of bringing back interesting or fun items for your friends and family, from wherever you may travel. In Japan, it is customary to bring back souvenirs for all your close friends, family,
- [Word of the Month: September](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-september/) - September: 暗黙の了解Anmoku no Ryōkai “Anmoku no Ryōkai” 暗黙の了解 is a Japanese phrase that roughly translates to “unspoken rule(s),” or societal norms that are assumed to be followed the people of any given group. In Japan, it is important to understand “anmoku no ryōkai” in relation to traveling in Japan, in order to avoid issues with
- [Word of the Month: October](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-october/) - October: 駅弁Ekiben “Ekiben” 駅弁 is a Japanese word-blend that combines the words “eki” (train station) and “bento” (lunch box), meaning that they are packaged lunches available for purchase at train stations in Japan. Japan Rail Pass Blog says that, “Ekiben, however, are no ordinary fast food. Regions throughout the country take pride in their ekiben, with
- [Word of the Month: November](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-november/) - November: 新幹線Shinkansen “Shinkansen” 新幹線, known in English as the “bullet train,” are high-speed railway trains in Japan operated by six Japan Railways Group companies: JR-Hokkaido, JR-East, JR-Central, JR-West, JR-Shikoku, and JR-Kyushu. The maximum operating speed of shinkansen is 200 mph (320 km/h), so they are perfect for traveling long distances in Japan in a short
- [Word  of the Month: December](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-december/) - December: ハイキングHaikingu “Haikingu” ハイキング is the Japanese word for “hiking.” In Japan, hiking is so popular because the volcanic archipelago is 70% mountainous. But, there’s no need to worry, as many of these volcanoes are not that active. Japan-guide.com says that these mountains have, “important religious and cultural significance, providing nothing short of a haven
- [Sakura Matsuri & National Japan Bowl: A Weekend of JASWDC Japan Celebration](https://jaswdc.org/sakura-matsuri-national-japan-bowl-a-weekend-of-jaswdc-japan-celebration/) - On April 11th and 12th, high school students from across (and outside) the nation gathered to test their Japanese language and culture expertise at the 2019 National Japan Bowl. These students spent their time and energy over the course of the year studying and fine-tuning their knowledge, from Japanese grammar and speech to history and
- [The Japan-America Society of Washington DC: 32nd Annual Dinner](https://jaswdc.org/the-japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-32nd-annual-dinner/) - On November 13th, 2018, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC was proud to celebrate their 32nd Annual Dinner and Silent Auction at the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. With approximately 250 guests in attendance, many being esteemed representatives of government, cultural organizations and companies whose efforts contribute greatly to many of JASWDC’s programming, this year’s dinner
- [60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner](https://jaswdc.org/60th-anniversary-celebration-dinner/) - On November 1, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC celebrated its 60th anniversary year with a special dedication Dinner and Silent Auction at the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. Approximately 420 guests attended the event, many of whom were representatives from organizations and companies that sponsored the Dinner and have contributed to helping the Society create
- [JASWDC Wins "Working 4 the Community Award" from NBC](https://jaswdc.org/jaswdc-wins-working-4-the-community-award-from-nbc/) - This past May, NBC Washington recognized the Society with a “Working 4 the Community” award, given to organizations who have contributed to Washington D.C.’s cultural and artistic landscape with diverse and educational programming. The Society was honored to be one of the recipients of this award during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
- [The Art of Japanese Painting: An Evening of Style & Technique](https://jaswdc.org/the-art-of-japanese-painting-an-evening-of-style-technique/) - On Friday, March 30, the Society held a joint workshop, The Art of Japanese Painting: An Evening of Style & Technique, with the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, artist Yuki Ideguchi, and PIGMENT color lab director Dr. Kei Iwaizumi. This workshop was held as part of the JICC's exhibit, Evolving Traditions: Paintings of Wonder from
- [Word of the Month: June](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-june/) - June: おすすめ Osusume When traveling to amazing areas throughout Japan, you want to be able to sample local specialties. Picture this. You get to the restaurant that your friend said was the place to eat at in the area but you forgot what the signature food item was. If only you knew a Japanese word/phrase
- [Cherry Blossom Tree Planting at Mt. Pleasant Library](https://jaswdc.org/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 the third time JASWDC sponsored cherry blossom tree planting through the NCBF in the greater Washington, DC area. This was not
- [New Year's Greeting from JASWDC](https://jaswdc.org/new-years-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 heartfelt New Year’s greetings to the readers. 2017 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC. The Society’s
- [Azusa's Dance Exercise Class](https://jaswdc.org/azusas-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 was based on the HIIT model - high-intensity interval training. This is not just a great way to burn fat and
- [Word of the Month: February](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-february-2/) - February: Yago たまや～ かぎや～ Yago.”Shop name.” Kabuki actors of the early Edo period were considered too lowly to be allowed surnames. Many, therefore, used a name derived from a sideline business in which they were involved. This became known as their yago. The yago could be the name of a place with which the family
- [Setsubun Happy Hour](https://jaswdc.org/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 together to practice Japanese and celebrate the holiday. About halfway through the night, an Oni ran through the office. Guests grabbed
- [Japan 360°: Matsukawaya Sweets](https://jaswdc.org/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. To this day, Matsukawaya uses the original family recipes alongside new creations that change with the seasons. Their creations are traditional
- [Cooking Class: Gyudon](https://jaswdc.org/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 JASWDC staff went over a presentation about the history of gyudon. Gyudon, which was popularized by the restaurant Yoshino-ya in 1959,
- [Word of the Month: March](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-march-2/) - March: 花道 (hanamichi) Hanamichi. The “Flower path” is a raised passageway that joins the stage on the audience’s left and passes straight through the auditorium. This is Kabuki’s most characteristic stage element. It is used not only for entrances and exits, but actually forms an integral part of the stage; many important moments are acted
- [Word of the Month: April](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-april-2/) - April: すっぽん (suppon) Suppon, meaning “snapping-turtle,” is a word used to describe a stage trap located at the place on the hanamichi called shichisan. It is used for the entrances and exits of ghosts, sorcerers, and other unusual characters. It is about two feet and eight inches in width and four to five feet feet
- [Word of the Month: May](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-may-2/) - May: 奈落 (naraku) Naraku is the Japanese word for “Hell.” It refers to the area beneath the stage and hanamichi. The revolving stage (called mawari butai) and elevator traps (called seri) made it necessary for the theater to have a cellar area, so the naraku was born. It was quite dark below the stage in
- [Word of the Month: June](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-june-2/) - June: 揚げ幕 (agemaku) Maku are a vital part of Kabuki production. A number of different kinds of curtains, or maku, are used, including the traveler show curtain (joshiki maku or hiki maku), the drop curtain (doncho), the kuro maku (black curtain), and the anten maku (blackout curtain). The Agemaku is a curtain hung at the
- [Word of the Month: July](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-july-2/) - July: 囃子 (hayashi) Hayashi. “Orchestra.” Kabuki uses musicians who play percussion and wind instruments. The four basic instruments adopted from the Noh are the flute (fue), small drum (kotsudumi), large drum (otsuzumi), and stick drum (taiko), though a number of other instruments are used as well. A broader usage of the term hayashi includes the
- [The Society in Your Community](https://jaswdc.org/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 led by other organizations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Some of these organizations are of a national scope –
- [JASWDC is Planting Roots](https://jaswdc.org/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 in backyards and the ones dotting parks and avenues get me, too. I know we have other things – Smithsonians (for
- [Word of the Month: August](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-august-2/) - August: だんまり (danmari) Danmari means to be silent or a person who rarely talks. In Kabuki, danmari is a type of wordless pantomime where a group of characters perform a battle. The word literally means, “fight in the dark,” and the battle involves characters fighting with only their hands on a darkened stage. The danmari
- [Word of the Month: November](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-november-2/) - November: 隈取 (kumadori) Kumadori, also called kuma, is Kabuki’s most distinctive makeup technique. It is a nonrealistic makeup emphasizing the movement of the facial muscles. With this makeup, it is easy for the audience to see the actor’s face, even in weak lighting. Kuma’s three basic colors are red, black, and blue, although red ochre
- [Word of the Month: October](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-october-2/) - October: 早変わり (hayagawari) The leaflet above states the actor, Ichikawa Ennosuke, will change his costume to play 18 different characters. This is made possible by a technique called hayagawari. This word means “quick-change technique” and is used when actors playing more than one role in the same scene quickly change their costume and make-up from
- [Kakehashi Project: Japan National Student Association Fund Visits DC](https://jaswdc.org/kakehashi-project-japan-national-student-association-fund-visits-dc/) - On Wednesday, February 14th, students from the Japan National Student Association Fund of the Kakehashi Project visited the JASWDC office to present on the uniqueness of Japanese culture. The students focused on music, history of fashion and yuru-chara. With a diverse crowd in attendance, the students went into detail regarding why yuru-chara exists and the
- [Changing the World with Delicious Onigiri!](https://jaswdc.org/changing-the-world-with-delicious-onigiri/) - It kind of seems impossible to save the world with a simple rice ball, but Table for Two’s World Food Day Campaign has completely flipped this assumption. Table for Two USA (TFT), a non-profit organization which first started in Japan with a mission to tackle obesity and hunger issues simultaneously, celebrated World Food Day 2015
- [#GivingTuesday at the Society](https://jaswdc.org/givingtuesday-at-the-society/) - #GivingTuesday might just look like another hashtag, but it's actually a worldwide campaign to encourage everyone to donate whatever they can to their local nonprofits and community organizations. Here at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, we're hoping that you'll use this opportunity to help us advance the U.S.-Japan relationship at the grassroots level. Here
- [Nikujaga, Taste of Japan’s Nostalgia](https://jaswdc.org/nikujaga-taste-of-japans-nostalgia/) - Is there a food that can recall your memory about your mom and hometown? For Japanese people, Nikujaga usually arouses their nostalgia for their moms’ cooking and family. It's a classic Japanese dish that is similar to a beef stew. During this cold winter, our Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) held a fun class
- [Word of the Month: December](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-december-2/) - December: スパー歌舞伎 (supa kabuki) Super Kabuki is a form of modern Kabuki created by Ichikawa Ennosuke III, a famous Kabuki actor, in 1986. The first program was “Yamato Takeru.” In 2014, Ichikawa Ennosuke IV took over for Ennosuke III and acted in “Sorawo Kizamu Mono” and “One Piece” as Super Kabuki Second. Super Kabuki uses
- [Happy New Year from JASWDC](https://jaswdc.org/happy-new-year-from-jaswdc/) - 明けましておめでとうございます。 On behalf of the Nichibei Kyokai of Washington DC (JASW), I would like to thank you for your generous support during our 60thAnniversary year and am very pleased to send New Year’s greetings to all of you. As we enter into 2018, we should look at the New Year and see the future of
- [Word of the Month: February](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-february/) - February: 信号機 (Shingōki) “Shingōki” 信号機is the Japanese term for traffic light. This month, as the Japan-America Society of Washington DC is sharing terms associated with travel in Japan with you, we will talk about some of the driving terminology and rules in Japan that differ from that in the US. Constantly, regardless of where you
- [Word of the Month: January](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-january/) - January: 女性専用車 (josei senyosha / women-only cars) The Japan-America Society of Washington DC would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! This year, we would like to introduce you to words and phrases associated with travel in Japan. This month we will explore some terminology associated with traveling by train. The phrase of
- [Word of the Month: April](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-april/) - April: 自転車 Jitensha “Jitensha” 自転車is the Japanese word for bicycle – which is a very prominent and significant mode of transportation in Japan, compared to the West. Especially when living in or visiting big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, traveling by car is so rare because of the well-developed public transportation system. This is evident
- [Word of the Month: March](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-march/) - March: 空港 Kūkō “Kūkō” 空港 is the Japanese word for airport. If you are traveling to Japan in the future, then this will be a very useful term for you to know. Three of the busiest airports in Japan are Haneda Airport (HND) or 東京国際空港 “Tōkyō Kokusai Kūkō”, which assists more than 62 million passengers
- [](https://jaswdc.org/2492-2/) - Ohanashikai Halloween Parade Children from Ohanashikai, which meets on Wednesday mornings, enjoyed visiting Japan-America Society of Washington DC's (JASW) Corporate members and Asian organization's offices. The Children visited JASW, Hitachi, LTD., US-Japan Council, Sasakawa USA, Holzworth & Kato, PC, Japan International Transportation Institute, and National Association of Japan-America Societies.Ohanashikai, which means "Story Time Club", is
- [](https://jaswdc.org/2493-2/) - Brown Bag Talk Change the World with Onigiri TABLE FOR TWO's World Food Day Campaign JASW was proud to celebrate World Food Day with TABLE FOR TWO during our Brown Bag Talk, Change the World with Onigiri on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Attendees learned how TABLE FOR TWO is working to tackle obesity and hunger
- [55th Annual Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival](https://jaswdc.org/55th-annual-sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival/) - (Tamagawa University Dance Troupe) photo by Yuya Omori The 55th Sakrua Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival – Continuing US-Japan Friendship Presented Throughout the Day by Arisa Ishita This year’s Japanese Street Festival – Sakura Matsuri – took place on April 11 under the beautiful blue sky and with the cherry blossoms peak bloom. The Pennsylvania
- [Word of the Month - April 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-april-2015/) - April: 花吹雪 (Hana Fubuki) Google Updates Japan's Cherry Blossom Street View Page This month's word is Hana Fubuki Hana Fubuki, also known as Sakura Fubuki, is a Japanese word often used in the spring. It refers to the moment when cherry blossoms fall float down from the tree resembling a dance or snowstorm. In ancient
- [2015 Cherry Blossom Blooming Prediction](https://jaswdc.org/2015-cherry-blossom-blooming-prediction/) - The NCBF Press Conference Tuesday, March 3, 2015 At the Newseum Reported by Arisa Ishita Today’s National Cherry Blossom Festival Press Conference was a great start to this year’s event, emphasizing friendship and partnership between the United States and Japan. The Press Conference informed everyone about the importance of the festival as well as highlighting
- [Word of the Month - March 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-march-2015/) - March: 桜前線(Sakura Zensen) This month's word is Sakura Zensen. Sakura Zensen (桜前線), or "Cherry Blossom Front," are contour lines that show when certain areas of Japan will start to have their sakura bloom. Sakura Zensen is a coined word that was created by Japanese mass media and has been used since 1967. Someiyoshino, a kind of cherry
- [Word of the Month - February 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-february-2015/) - February: 春一番 (Haruichiban) This month's word is Haruichiban. Haruichiban is the first strong wind that blows southward, when Japan is transitioning to Spring. In Japan people say, "It seems it will be haruichiban today. /今日は、春一番らしいよ。(Kyo wa, haruichiban rashii yo.)" Symbolizing that Spring has finally arrived. Each year, the Japan Meteorological Agency announces when the haruichibanoccurs!
- [Word of the Month - January 2015](https://jaswdc.org/word-of-the-month-january-2015/) - January: 初夢 (Hatsuyume), This month's word is Hatsuyume - a dream that happens on the night of New Year's Day to the morning of the 2nd. If your Hatsuyume is lucky, 2015 will be a good year for you. Good dreams are determined by the following signs (in this order!): "Mt. Fuji, hawks, and eggplants." Although

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- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC - Connect to Japan](https://jaswdc.org/)
- [US-Japan Capital Gala](https://jaswdc.org/capital-gala/) - JASWDC's US-Japan Capital Gala is one of the Society's signature national programs and DC's premier celebration of the US-Japan friendship.
- [Work With Us / Internships](https://jaswdc.org/work-with-usinternship/) - Work with us! The Japan-America Society staff is small, but full-time and part-time employment opportunities are sometimes available.
- [Japanese Language School](https://jaswdc.org/japanese-language-school/) - The Society’s Japanese Language School exists to encourage the study of Japanese language in our community by providing access to high-quality and affordable Japanese language classes. JLS offers classes from beginner to advanced skill levels. JLS also holds preparatory classes for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Fluent Japanese Teachers Online Classes Study at any level
- [Japanese Language School Teachers](https://jaswdc.org/japanese-language-school-teachers/) - Meet our teachers! Our Language School teachers are fluent Japanese speakers with years of experience. Whatever your learning-style, we promise a fun experience
- [39th US-Japan Capital Gala (2025)](https://jaswdc.org/39th-us-japan-capital-gala-2025/) - The 39th US-Japan Capital Gala 39th Annual US-Japan Capital Gala Friday, October 10th, 2025 Omni Shoreham, Washington DC Featuring H.E. Ambassador Shigeo Yamada Ambassador Carla Hills 2025 Marshall Green Award Recipient: Charles D. Lake IIChairman and Representative Director, Aflac Life Insurance Japan; President, Aflac International Thank you for another wonderful Gala. See you next year!
- [2026 Sakura Matsuri Survey Reports](https://jaswdc.org/sakura-matsuri-survey-reports/) - Below are the English and Japanese versions of the 2026 Sakura Matsuri Survey Report 2026年桜祭りアンケート調査報告書（英語版・日本語版） 2026 Sakura Matsuri Survey Report - English 2026 Sakura Matsuri Survey Report - Japanese (日本語版)
- [Board of Trustees](https://jaswdc.org/board-of-trustees/) - Japan-America Society of Washington DC Board of Trustees. Board Members are chosen for their expertise and contributions to the US-Japan relationship.
- [The William & Margaret Breer Scholarship](https://jaswdc.org/william-margaret-breer-scholarship/) - Now accepting applications! Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be open from June 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. For full details, please check the application requirements and procedures below. Apply Today! The William & Margaret Breer Scholarship will give up to $10,000 to one student studying for at least one academic year during
- [Tanaka & Green Scholarship](https://jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship/) - Planning to study abroad in Japan? Apply for a Tanaka & Green Scholarship for up to $5,000 from the Japan-America Society of Washington DC.
- [Membership](https://jaswdc.org/membership/) - Become a part of the US-Japan community in Washington D.C.! 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. JASWDC MEMBER PORTAL BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER BECOME A CORPORATE
- [Individual Membership](https://jaswdc.org/individual-membership/) - What unites our members is a strong interest in Japan and a recognition that JASWDC is the best way for them to connect to Japanese culture, language, and current affairs.
- [Corporate Membership](https://jaswdc.org/corporate-membership/) - JASWDC offers Corporate Memberships to non-profits, academic institutions, or small businesses as an organization dedicated to nurturing U.S.-Japan grassroots relationships,
- [Web Series](https://jaswdc.org/web-series/) - You don't need to visit Japan to learn more about Japanese culture! Our web series are designed to introduce Japanese language, crafts, culture, and perspectives in bite-sized, easy to watch videos. Japan-in-a-Suitcase Derived from our school visit program, Japan-in-a-Suitcase videos share lessons on Japanese life and culture, along with cute Japan-inspired craft activities for the
- [Resume Circulation Service](https://jaswdc.org/other-services/) - Be seen by Washington D.C.'s top Japanese executives! Are you a Japan-focused job seeker? Our Resume Circulation Service gets your name in front of top Japanese and American executives in the Washington area. Email your resume in PDF format to JASWDC by the third Thursday of the month. Payment must be received at the same
- [About](https://jaswdc.org/about/) - In 1957, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC was established as a people-to-people organization that would contribute to US-Japan partnership.
- [Annual Reports](https://jaswdc.org/annual-report/) - Annual Reports for the Japan-America Society of Washington D.C., the region's foremost organization dedicated to nurturing the U.S.-Japan grassroots relationships.
- [Japanese Language School](https://jaswdc.org/language-schools/) - The Japanese Language School (JLS) offers classes for all skill levels. JLS also holds preparatory classes for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
- [Trade, Tariffs, & Shifting Regulatory Environment ](https://jaswdc.org/trade-tariffs-shifting-regulatory-environment/) - Speaker Bios: Sang H. Yi Deputy Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the U.S. Department of Transportation Sang H. Yi is the Deputy Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the U.S. Department of Transportation. As Deputy Administrator, Mr. Yi oversees MARAD's responsibilities that provide critical infrastructure and support for the nation’s commercial and
- [38th US-Japan Capital Gala (2024)](https://jaswdc.org/38th-gala/) - JASWDC presents the 38th US-Japan Capital Gala, to be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Omni, Washington DC
- [37th US-Japan Capital Gala (2023)](https://jaswdc.org/37th-gala/) - The 37th US-Japan Capital Gala On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC was proud to host our 37th US-Japan Capital Gala: Celebrating US-Japan Baseball Diplomacy and 150 Years of Baseball in Japan - at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. With over 250 friends and colleagues from across the government, academia,
- [Financials](https://jaswdc.org/bylaws-financials/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- [Japan-in-a-Suitcase](https://jaswdc.org/japan-in-a-suitcase/) - Japan-in-a-Suitcase (JiS) is a free program designed to share Japanese culture with schools and students within the greater Washington, D.C. area. This program promotes an understanding of Japan and Japanese culture to school children from kindergarten and up through presentations, hands-on activities, games and demonstrations. In the past, JiS has also visited the Japanese Ambassador's
- [Contact Us](https://jaswdc.org/contact-us/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC1819 L Street, NW, Suite #800Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-833-2210Fax: 202-833-2456 e-mail: info@jaswdc.org Hours 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Closed on Federal holidays. Sign up for the JASWDC Newsletter Loading… Location and Access The Japan-America Society's offices are located at 1819 L Street NW in downtown Washington,
- [Support JASWDC](https://jaswdc.org/support-jaswdc/) - Support JASWDC and help us create and maintain programming in the Washington DC area that fosters the US-Japan friendship.
- [JASWDC Project Request](https://jaswdc.org/jaswdc-project-request/)
- [Project Tracking](https://jaswdc.org/project-tracking/) - [tracking-form]
- [38th US-Japan Capital Gala Photos](https://jaswdc.org/38th-us-japan-capital-gala-photos/) - 38th US-Japan Capital Gala Photos
- [D.C. Japanese Restaurant Guide](https://jaswdc.org/d-c-japanese-restaurant-guide/) - いただきます！Let's eat! If you're a foodie, D.C. is the place to be. We have compiled a list of our favorite Japanese restaurants in the area just for you!
- [Japan in DC](https://jaswdc.org/japan-in-dc/) - Take a walk with us around D.C. as we explore small businesses that share Japanese culture through food, retail, nature, and more! Japan in D.C. highlights members of the Japanese community within the DC, Virginia, Maryland area to share the importance of these businesses to the DC US-Japan community. Check out our latest feature on
- [37th Gala Sponsors & Supporters](https://jaswdc.org/gala-sponsors-2022/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC appreciates the support of the following companies for their sponsorship of the 36th US-Japan Capital Gala.
- [Placement Tests](https://jaswdc.org/placement-tests/) - If you are unsure of which level you should take with our Japanese Language School, or would like to re-assess your level, the Society has four placement tests that can help you better determine your Japanese reading and writing ability. They test your knowledge of kanji, grammar, and vocabulary using content from the actual textbooks used
- [36th US-Japan Capital Gala (2022)](https://jaswdc.org/36th-gala/) - On October 13 2022 the Japan-America Society of Washington DC hosted our 36th US-Japan Capital Gala and Silent Auction at the Salamander Hotel, Washington DC.
- [2023 Supporters](https://jaswdc.org/event-supporters/) - 2023 Supporters of the The Japan-America Society of Washington DC's US-Japan Capital Gala
- [32nd National Japan Bowl - Marubatsu Judges 2024](https://jaswdc.org/32nd-national-japan-bowl-marubatsu-judges-2024/) - Yoshinao AnpukuCEO, NIKOLI Co., Ltd.Yoshi Anpuku, a Mathematics graduate of Kyoto University and a native of Osaka, currently serves as the CEO at Nikoli, Japan’s pioneering puzzle magazine publisher established in 1980. He has authored over 100 Sudoku books catering to all skill levels and is renowned for inventing Shikaku, the world’s first pencil puzzle
- [Staff](https://jaswdc.org/staff/) - Meet the Japan-America Society of Washington DC team! JASWDC is run by a core team of staff and supported by seasonal volunteers and interns.
- [Speaker Bios](https://jaswdc.org/speaker-bios/) - Meet the 2024 speakers for "U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Indo-Pacific: Unilateral, Bilateral & Multilateral Capabilities," presented by JASWDC, Sasakawa USA, and the National War College.
- [Policy Events](https://jaswdc.org/policy-events/) - Situated in the Nation’s Capital region, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC is impeccably placed to present and host policy events focused on various aspects of the US-Japan relationship.
- [Programs](https://jaswdc.org/programs/) - Connect to Japan あなたが日本を感じる場所 The Japan-America Society of Washington DC creates and promotes programming that connects you to Japanese culture, language, and current affairs. Signature Programs Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival Japan Bowl® US-Japan Capital Gala Ongoing Programs Ongoing programs include: Japanese Language School Japan in the Year Japanese Cooking Class Networking Lunch in
- [Japan in the Year](https://jaswdc.org/japan-in-the-year/) - Japan in the Year is an all-day symposium that gathers the top experts on Japan from think tanks, academia, the government, the press and the business and non-profit sectors to look at Japan's domestic and international prospects for the coming year. This event is held every January and is part of the NAJAS Japan Currents
- [Tickets](https://jaswdc.org/tickets/) - TICKETS Tickets are now closed, but you can still participate in our Silent Auction! Register for Silent Auction The Japan-America Society of Washington DC's Tuesday, October 17, 2023Salamander Hotel, Washington DC Celebrating US-Japan Baseball diplomacy and the 150th anniversary of baseball in Japan Proceeds benefit the 2024 National Japan Bowl and JASWDC community & educational
- [Program](https://jaswdc.org/program/) - 2023 Program PROGRAM (TBA) Reception (5:30-7PM) Silent Auction and Hors D'oeuvres on the patio Dinner (7-9PM), program to be announced closer to the date. Dress: Business Attire and/or Kimono
- [Asian Pacific Islander Desi America Heritage Month](https://jaswdc.org/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - AAPIHM celebrates the history and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. From local events to podcasts and reading recommendations, here are some ways you can celebrate AAPIHM in and around the DMV region.
- [Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival](https://jaswdc.org/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival/) - Stretching from 3rd to 7th streets NW on Pennsylvania Ave at the base of Capitol Hill, the festival will feature over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances, authentic Japanese food and beverages, handmade Japanese crafts, and so much more.
- [Mission Statement](https://jaswdc.org/mission-statement/) - Our mission is to be the most comprehensive, visible, trusted, and accessible resource in the DC area, and your bridge to Japan.
- [Japanese Lantern, Washington, DC Tidal Basin](https://jaswdc.org/japanese-lantern-washington-dc-tidal-basin/) - Have you ever visited the centuries-old granite Japanese lantern located on the north side of Tidal Basin Lake and west of Kutz Bridge?
- [36th US-Japan Capital Gala Photo Gallery](https://jaswdc.org/35th-us-japan-capital-gala-gallery/) - With over 250 friends and colleagues from across DC in attendance, the annual US-Japan Capital Gala and Silent Auction celebrate US-Japan partnership and its leaders.
- [31st National Japan Bowl Program](https://jaswdc.org/31st-national-japan-bowl-program/) - The nation’s premier high school Japanese language, history, and culture competition returns in-person in 2023 for the 31st National Japan Bowl!
- [<strong>日本人対象英会話/English Language Programs</strong>](https://jaswdc.org/english-language-school/) - ワシントンD.C.日米協会は、この度ジェニファー・スワンソン先生をお迎えしアメリカ滞在中の英語でのコミュニケーションに自信を持ちたい方を対象とした英会話講座を実施いたします。全５回のオンラインコースで、挨拶、職場、買い物、趣味、運動、家族、近所など幅広い場面に対応した内容となります。会話を中心に、文法、単語、リーディングやライティングをカバーします。英語レベルについてはどのレベルでもお申し込みいただけます。 登録/詳しくはこちら 期間 2023年1月27日から2月24日（毎週金曜日） （2023年1月27日、2月3日、10日、17日、24日（全5回）) 時間 午後8時00分から9時00分 (1時間) ＊(時間はすべて東部標準時です。） 授業方式 オンライン、ZOOM ＊Zoomのリンクは、クラスの開催前にお送りします。 定員数 ３名〜８名 最小開講人数は３名となります。 料金 会員価格＄100.00 / 非会員価格＄140.00 ＊回数制は不可。 ＊メンバーシップについては日米協会のホームページをご覧ください。 使用教科書 Interchange Level 1A Full Contact with Online Self-Study/ ISBN-10: 1316623912 クラスまでにご用意をお願いいたします。 申し込み こちらのリンクよりお申し込みください 。 締め切り日 2023年1月23日（月） 午後5時 無料体験レッスン 2023年1月20日（金）午後8:00〜8:30 ＊JASWDCのウェブサイトよりお申し込みください。 お問い合わせはlanguage@jaswdc.orgまでお願い致します。 講師の紹介 ジェニファースワンソン（Jennifer Swanson）先生 高校生の時に交換留学生として初めて日本へ渡り、その後UC San Diegoで日本語・教育学を専攻中にICUに留学。卒業後、JETプログラムで再び日本へ渡航、６年間滞在。高校の英語教師、企業でコンサルティング等々、長年に渡り日本語教育と英語教育に関わる。DCエリアでのプライベート英語レッスンも１０年以上続けられており、２０１４年には書籍「頻出テーマで はじめてのTOEFLテスト 完全攻略」を出版。日米協会では2008年から英語学校やLunchtime English Workshopなどを担当。
- [Culture Classes](https://jaswdc.org/culture-classes/) - Culture Classes JASWDC's culture classes are an opportunity to learn more about Japanese arts and culture, from traditional to modern. Below is a list of the culture classes that we currently offer, with a description and a link to more information and registration. If you have more questions about any of these classes, please feel
- [JUMP Event: National War College](https://jaswdc.org/jump-event-at-the-national-war-college/) - Each year, the JASWDC Japan-US Military Program (JUMP) invites experts on the US-Japan relationship to share their views on a diverse range of topics and issues
- [Networking Lunch in Japanese](https://jaswdc.org/networking-lunch/) - On the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, the Japan-America Society interns and staff host a Networking Lunch for anyone who wants to practice their Japanese. This is a great opportunity for networking and practicing your Japanese, whether you're a beginner or are fluent and want to practice your conversation skills. All levels are
- [National Bonsai & Penjing Museum](https://jaswdc.org/national-bonsai-penjing-museum/) - Join us as we explore the U.S. National Bonsai & Penjing Museum! Since 2018, the Museum has been named one of the “Best of DC” in a variety of categories.
- [Cultural Events & Networking](https://jaswdc.org/cultural-events-networking/) - We are proud to offer a range of cultural events and programs throughout the year. From Networking Lunches in Japanese, to Izakaya Pub Quizzes and Otsukimi Moon viewing.
- [Volunteer](https://jaswdc.org/volunteer/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC welcomes all those wishing to volunteer with us throughout the year. Specific volunteer opportunities vary by season.
- [Ohanashikai](https://jaswdc.org/ohanashikai/) - Our monthly Japanese children's story time gives your kid the opportunity to make friends and speak in Japanese.
- [Japanese Cooking Classes 2022](https://jaswdc.org/japanese-cooking-classes-2022/) - Take your taste buds on a journey around Japan with our upcoming Japanese cooking classes. Click on the images below to register! Become a JASWDC Member JASWDC members get access to exclusive discounts on all programs, classes, and events hosted by JASWDC and its partners! Individual Membership Corporate Membership
- [Marshall Green](https://jaswdc.org/marshall-green/) - Marshall Green was one of America’s most distinguished diplomats. His adventurous diplomatic career began as private secretary to Ambassador Joseph Grew in Tokyo 1939-41. During World War II he trained as a US Navy Japanese language officer. His career included service as Special Assistant to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles; Charge d'Affaires in Seoul
- [H. William Tanaka](https://jaswdc.org/h-william-tanaka/) - H. William Tanaka was a Washington lawyer and the founder and senior member of the law firm of Tanaka, Ritger & Middleton. Mr. Tanaka was born and raised in Los Angeles. He served in the Army during World War II and afterward as an economic analyst with U.S. occupation forces in Tokyo. Later he graduated
- [Tokiya Japan](https://jaswdc.org/tokiya-japan/) - Discover the origins of Minoyaki pottery in our next #JapanInDC feature highlighting a charming store known as Tokiya Japan. Owner Miyajima Tomomi, imports beautifully handcrafted Japanese pottery, kimono, and handicrafts from her hometown Toki, a small village in Gifu prefecture! Tokiya Japan's History Before Tomomi opened Tokiya Japan, she worked in the Education and Human
- [Newsletter Archive](https://jaswdc.org/newsletter-archive/) - Sign up for updates! Receive monthly updates on JASWDC news and events when you sign up for the JASWDC newsletter. Sign Up Become a Member
- [Mrs. Taft Plants a Tree: How the Cherry Blossoms Came to Washington](https://jaswdc.org/mrs-taft-plants-a-tree-how-the-cherry-blossoms-came-to-washington/) - "Mrs. Taft Plants a Tree." That was the headline in the Washington Post on March 28, 1912.Just a short, one-paragraph article. Only five people were there.No photographers, and no reporters.The Post said “the planting was unofficial,” whatever that means. Over the years, we’ve all heard the story about how the trees came to Washington. “In
- [29th National Japan Bowl](https://jaswdc.org/29th-national-japan-bowl/) - Registration for the 29th National Japan Bowl is now closed. If you are a student or teacher and have further inquiries about competing this year, please email japanbowl@jaswdc.org. We are planning for the 29th National Japan Bowl under the assumption that travel will not yet be safe, and so the competition will be held online
- [Japan in 3](https://jaswdc.org/japan-in-3/) - Want personal insights on everyday life in Japan? Japan in 3, is a fresh take on current affairs in Japan featuring short interviews with everyday people; from business leaders to school students! Stay connected and experience real Japan with Japan in 3. Ryan chats with Randy Yoshimura, VP & General Manager at the Washington Office
- [Weekly Nihongo](https://jaswdc.org/weekly-nihongo/) - Weekly Nihongo videos (#WeeklyNihongo), posted each Friday on our Facebook page (@jas.wdc), are bite-sized Japanese language and culture lessons: our short posts and videos, planned and written by native Japanese speakers and advanced learners, are designed to teach you basic Japanese grammar and other aspects of the Japanese language. We also want to share with you
- [JiS Videos](https://jaswdc.org/jis-videos/) - Latest video: Kimono Origami Back to Japan in a Suitcase
- [JASWDC Member Portal](https://jaswdc.org/jaswdc-member-portal/) - Become a part of the US-Japan community in Washington D.C.! JASWDC MEMBER PORTAL BECOME A JASWDC MEMBER How to use the JASWDC Member Portal For Members: Click here. 2. Click the light blue icon in the top right corner. 3. Enter your email and password: 4. Now you are logged in you can manage your
- [Japanese Cooking Class](https://jaswdc.org/japanese-cooking-class/) - Want to try something new, impress your friends, or kick your cooking up a notch? These Japanese Cooking Classes have been hand-picked by JASWDC staff to cover our favorite Japanese recipes; from sumo nabe to yakisoba and everything in-between, we guarantee you'll love cooking and eating these dishes. All classes will be held online and
- [Otsukimi](https://jaswdc.org/otsukimi/) - お月見 － Moon Viewing JASWDC is thrilled to announce our first Virtual Otsukimi – Moon Viewing to be held on September 2nd, 2020 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM EST. Join us from the comfort of your backyard for a night of traditional Japanese music, haiku, and food all under the light of the full autumn moon. More
- [Educational Outreach](https://jaswdc.org/educational-outreach-2/) - Drawing on the unique resources of Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, JASWDC promotes friendship and understanding between Americans and Japanese through dynamic and innovative educational programming, including programs of national significance. Japan-in-a-Suitcase One of the Japan-America Society's most important missions is to reach out to the next generation of young Americans and engage them in
- [COVID-19](https://jaswdc.org/covid-19/) - JASWDC Online Programs We are dedicated to providing interesting and engaging programming to our community during this crisis. We believe staying at home shouldn't have to be boring, so we hope to bring the same quality events and activities to your home! Digital Japan Bowl Japan Bowl has been migrated to a digital, real-time competition
- [Opportunities](https://jaswdc.org/opportunities/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC offers the following employment opportunities and/or resources: Resume Circulation Service If you have Japan-related work or study experience and are job hunting, our Resume Circulation Service will get your resume placed on the desks of top Japanese and American executives in the Washington area. A fee of $30 is
- [News](https://jaswdc.org/press-releases/)
- [50 Years Since Apollo:        The Indispensable U.S.-Japan Space Partnership](https://jaswdc.org/50-years-since-apollo-the-indispensable-u-s-japan-space-partnership/) - Speaker Biographies (In Order of Appearance) Ryan Shaffer, President, Japan-America Society of Washington DC Ryan Shaffer joined the Japan America Society of Washington DC as President in February of 2019. He previously served as Director of Programs and Development at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, where he oversaw integration of programmatic efforts to advance
- [Blog](https://jaswdc.org/blog/)
- [Support the U.S.-Japan Friendship](https://jaswdc.org/2017-the-japan-america-societys-60th-anniversary/) - For over six decades, the Japan-America Society has brought Japan to the Nation's Capital community. Since the beginning, the Society has been a grassroots organization - a place dedicated to bringing Japan and America closer together through the people of both countries. Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival, which began in 1957, now brings together
- [Signature Programs](https://jaswdc.org/signature-programs/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC presents a number of signature programs throughout the year. Our signature programs are those of national significance. To learn more about each of our signature programs, please click on the name of the event. You can also access these links through the drop-down in the menu above by clicking
- [News & Upcoming Events](https://jaswdc.org/news-upcoming-events/) - All programs can be found in the Upcoming Events section. Please click here. Ongoing Programs & Member/Volunteer Resources Networking Lunch in Japanese Every first and third Friday from 12:00 pm @ JASWDC Online Registration >> Looking for Japan-in-a-Suitcase Volunteers! For More Information >> Application >> Ohanashikai - Japanese Story Time Every Wednesday @ JASWDC For More
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## RS Logo Showcase

- [Hitachi](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/hitachi/)
- [Marubeni America Corporation](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/marubeni-america-corporation/)
- [NEC Corporation of America](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/nec-corporation-of-america/)
- [Toyota Motor North America](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/toyota-motor-north-america/)
- [Sumitomo Corporation of Americas](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/sumitomo-corporation-of-americas/)
- [Mitsubishi Heavy Industries](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/mitsubishi-heavy-industries/)
- [Mitsubishi Corporation](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/mitsubishi-corporation/)
- [Astellas](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/astellas/)
- [Aflac](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/aflac/)
- [S&R Foundation](https://jaswdc.org/rst-logo/sr-foundation/)

## Events

- [JASWDC Haiku Group (Aug 2026)](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-aug-2026/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) – Harusame Salad & Coffee Jelly](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん！ouchigohan-harusame-salad-coffee-jelly/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Harusame Salad & Coffee Jelly Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Alabama, North Carolina, and JETAA Join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC and Table for Two for this family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series
- [2026 Tanabata Celebration with Hillwood Gardens](https://jaswdc.org/events/2026-tanabata-celebration-with-hillwood-gardens/) - Tanabata (七夕), the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder. These lovers, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Purchase Tickets Thursday, July 9th, 2026 - 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Hillwood Museum
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Kei-Chan Yaki and Strawberry Matcha Latte](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-kei-chan-yaki-and-strawberry-matcha-latte/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Kei-Chan Yaki and Strawberry Matcha Latte Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Alabama, North Carolina, and JETAA Join the Jet Alumni Association and Table for Two for this family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん (OUCHIGOHAN)
- [JASWDC Haiku Group (May 2026)](https://jaswdc.org/events/11094/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [Author Talk with Natalie Jacobsen "Ghost Train"](https://jaswdc.org/events/author-talk-with-natalie-jacobsen-ghost-train/) - In time for cherry blossom season, join local author Natalie Anna Jacobsen as she takes audiences through Meiji Era in Japan, the timed period and setting for her debut novel, GHOST TRAIN, a historical fantasy that blends true events and folklore. Learn how she approached writing about a complex era marked by transformation and
- [JASWDC Haiku Group (March 2026)](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-march-2026/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) – Ehomaki with Soy Milk Matcha Latte](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん！ouchigohan-ehomaki-with-soy-milk-matcha-latte/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Ehomaki with Soy Milk Matcha Latte Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Alabama, North Carolina, and JETAA Join the Japan Society of Boston and Table for Two for this family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series
- [JASWDC Haiku Group- January 2026](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-january-2026/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [Golden Haiku Workshop - Dec 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/golden-haiku-workshop-dec-2025/) - Join us for the Golden Haiku Workshop - Dec 2025 Edition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of haiku and discover the beauty of this traditional Japanese poetry form. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this in-person workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and learn more about haiku. REGISTER HERE!
- [Ouchigohan! Japanese Cooking Class - Tsukune Hot Pot](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-cooking-class-tsukune-hot-pot/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Tsukune Hot Pot with Udon Noodles Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join us for the November edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and cook
- [JASWDC Haiku Group- November 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-november-2025/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [Author Talk - Jake Adelstein and The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Crime, Cryptocurrency and Japan’s Criminal Justice System](https://jaswdc.org/events/author-talk-jake-adelstein-and-the-devil-takes-bitcoin-crime-cryptocurrency-and-japans-criminal-justice-system/) - Jake Adelstein, author of Tokyo Vice and new book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin, Karen Attiah, founder of Global Opinions at The Washington Post, and Ben Dooley, former New York Times Tokyo Business Correspondent will discuss the Mt. Gox heist of 2014, Satoshi Nakamoto, Japan, and Japan’s Criminal Justice System—with a 99% conviction rate. The event will include
- [Ouchigohan! Japanese Cooking Class - Oyako Donburi](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-cooking-class-oyako-donburi/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Oyako Donburi Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join us for the September edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and cook along from your own
- [JASWDC Haiku Group- September 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-september-2025/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! Join us at this month's meeting, featuring “sci-fi ku”--haiku inspired by science fiction. This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku
- [JASWDC Haiku Group - July 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-july-2025/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [Ouchigohan! Japanese Cooking Class - Summer Matsuri Special!](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-cooking-class-summer-matsuri-special/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Summer Matsuri Special! Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join us for the July edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and cook along from your
- [2025 Tanabata Celebration with Hillwood Gardens](https://jaswdc.org/events/2025-tanabata-celebration-with-hillwood-gardens/) - Tanabata (七夕), the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder. These lovers, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Purchase Tickets Thursday, July 10th - 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Hillwood Museum &
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – One Pan Meal!](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-one-pan-meal/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – One Pan Meal! Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join Japan Society of Boston for the June edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and cook
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Super Sando Special!](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-super-sando-special/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Super Sando Special! Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join Japan-America Society of Greater Philadelphia for the May edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Agedashi Tofu & Nasu Dengaku](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-agedashi-tofu-nasu-dengaku/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Agedashi Tofu & Nasu Dengaku Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) for the April edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん!
- [JASWDC Haiku Group - May 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/10171/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! Join us at this month's meeting, featuring “ekphrastic” haiku: haiku inspired by a work of art, followed by a presentation on literary self-publishing.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Edamame Korokke](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-edamame-korokke/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Edamame Korokke Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, North Carolina, and JETAA Join Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) for the March edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん! OUCHIGOHAN and cook
- [JASWDC Haiku Group - March 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-march-2025/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! Join us at this month's extra-special meeting, as following our “kukai” haiku sharing portion, we will move across the street to the National Portrait Gallery/Smithsonian American
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-hiroshima-style-okonomiyaki/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, and North Carolina Get ready to experience the flavors of Hiroshima from the comfort of your own kitchen! Join the Japan-America Society of North Carolina as they
- [Golden Haiku Workshop (2025 Edition)](https://jaswdc.org/events/golden-haiku-workshop-2025-edition/) - Join us for the Golden Haiku Workshop 2025 Edition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of haiku and discover the beauty of this traditional Japanese poetry form. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this in-person workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and learn more about haiku. REGISTER HERE! During this
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Matcha Mochi Cupcakes & Matcha Latte](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-matcha-mochi-cupcakes-matcha-latte/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking –Matcha Mochi Cupcakes & Matcha Latte Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, and North Carolina Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for the December Holiday edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class, Ouchigohan and
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – New Year's Osechi-Ryōri](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-new-years-osechi-ryori/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – New Year's Osechi-Ryōri Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, and North Carolina Celebrate Japanese New Year, or "Oshogatsu" with us and make some of the special foods, known as "Osechi-ryori". Beautiful and full of symbolism
- [JASWDC Haiku Group - Jan 2025](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-jan-2025/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Ring in the new year by experiencing the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group! This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their
- [(Ouchigohan) – Tsukurioki: Japanese Meal Prep for Busy Days](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-tsukurioki-japanese-meal-prep-for-busy-days/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Tsukurioki: Japanese Meal Prep for Busy Days Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Georgia, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, and North Carolina Who doesn’t love the idea of reaching into the fridge, freezer, or pantry and putting together a delicious lunch
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Onigiri](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-onigiri/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Onigiri Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Colorado, Georgia, Houston, North Carolina, and Indiana Let’s make one of Japan’s most popular on-the go meals, Onigiri! And join #OnigiriAction, TABLE FOR TWO’s annual social good campaign. Onigiri is a
- [JASWDC Haiku Group (October 2024)](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-october-2024/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group. This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Omurice](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-omurice/) - おうちごはん！Omurice with crunchy Hakusai pickle Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Colorado, Georgia, Houston, North Carolina, and Indiana Join us for the September edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and cook along or just
- [JASWDC Haiku Group (August 2024)](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-june-2024/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group. This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Hiyashi Chuka](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-hiyashi-chuka/) - おうちごはん！Hiyashi Chuka with Poached Chicken, & Egg Drop Soup Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two and the Japan America Societies of Washington DC, Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Colorado, Georgia, Houston, North Carolina, and Indiana Join us for the July edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and
- [J-Book Club: People Who Talk to Stuffed Animals Are Nice: Stories](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-people-who-talk-to-stuffed-animals-are-nice-stories/) - Composed of the title novella and three short stories, People Who Talk to Stuffed Animals Are Nice sensitively explores gender, friendship, romance, love, human interaction and its absence, and how a misogynistic society limits women and men.
- [J-Book Club: A Woman of Pleasure](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-a-woman-of-pleasure/) - Based on real-life events in Meiji-era Japan, Kiyoko Murata re-creates in stunning detail the brutal yet vibrant lives of women in the red-light district at the turn of the twentieth century.
- [J-Book Club: If Cats Disappeared From the World: A Novel](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-if-cats-disappeared/) - Genki Kawamura's If Cats Disappeared from the World is a story of loss and reconciliation, of one man’s journey to discover what really matters in modern life.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Summer Picnic with Sushi Rolls and Veggies](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-summer-picnic-with-sushi-rolls-and-veggies/) - Join us for the June edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking.
- [2024 Tanabata Celebration: Japanese Star Festival](https://jaswdc.org/events/2024-tanabata-celebration-japanese-star-festival/) - Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder. These lovers, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Thursday, June 27 - 5:30 to 8:00 pm Lunar Lawn, Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens
- [DC/DOX FIlm Festival 2024 - Japan Film Premieres](https://jaswdc.org/events/dc-dox-film-festival-2024-japan-film-premieres/) - JASWDC is excited to partner with DC/DOX, a new film festival in Washington, DC, for the premiere of two films about Japan by Japanese filmmakers.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Tofu Miso Curry](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-tofu-miso-curry/) - Join us for the May edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！ Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking.
- [J-Book Club: Fires on the Plain, Shohei Ooka](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-fires-on-the-plain-shohei-ooka/) - Join us for the July session of the J-Book Club featuring Fires on the Plain by Shohei Ooka
- [J-Book Club: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library: A Novel, Michiko Aoyama](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-what-you-are-looking-for-is-in-the-library-a-novel-michiko-aoyama/) - Join us for the June session of the J-Book Club featuring What You Are Looking is in the Library: A Novel by Michiko Aoyama
- [J-Book Club: Scattered All Over the Earth, Yoko Tawada](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-scattered-all-over-the-earth-yoko-tawada/) - Join us for the May session of the J-Book Club featuring Scattered All Over the Earth by Yoko Tawada.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Fruits Sando](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-fruits-sando/) - Join us for the April edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking.
- [32nd National Japan Bowl](https://jaswdc.org/events/32nd-national-japan-bowl/) - The nation's premier high school Japanese language competition returns to Washington, DC for the 32nd National Japan Bowl on April 18-19, 2024.
- [Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival 2024, Day 2](https://jaswdc.org/events/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival-2024-day-2/) - Join us for the second day of our annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival in Washington DC on April 14th!
- [Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival 2024, Day 1](https://jaswdc.org/events/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival-2024-day-1/) - Join us for the first day of our annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival in Washington DC on April 13th!
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Tofukatsu & Tonkatsu](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-tofukatsu-tonkatsu/) - Join us for the March edition of the family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Japanese Teatime](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-japanese-teatime/) - おうちごはん！Japanese Teatime - This is a great opportunity to learn more about everyday Japanese Teatime as it is enjoyed by families and friends in a relaxed setting.
- [JASWDC Haiku Group (March 2024)](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-march-2024/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group. This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
- [U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Indo-Pacific: Unilateral, Bilateral & Multilateral Capabilities](https://jaswdc.org/events/u-s-japan-alliance-in-the-indo-pacific-unilateral-bilateral-multilateral-capabilities/) - U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Indo-Pacific: Unilateral, Bilateral & Multilateral Capabilities The United States-Japan Alliance serves as a lynchpin for Indo-Pacific regional security, reinforcing the leadership role of the two countries among like-minded nations. In the past several years, and in the context of expanding threats in the Asia Pacific, doors have been opening to a
- [Golden Haiku Workshop 2024 Edition](https://jaswdc.org/events/golden-haiku-workshop-2024-edition/) - Join us for the Golden Haiku Workshop 2024 Edition! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of haiku and discover the beauty of this traditional Japanese poetry form.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Oyakodon](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-oyakodon/) - Join us for the January edition of the family-friendly online Japanese cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and make oyakodon.
- [Japan in the Year 2024](https://jaswdc.org/events/japan-in-the-year-2024/) - Japan in the Year 2024 | An all-day symposium that gathers the top experts on Japan | Japan-America Society of Washington DC
- [J-Book Club: Dragon Palace, Hiromi Kawakami](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-dragon-palace-hiromi-kawakami/) - Join us for the April session of the J-Book Club featuring Dragon Palace by Hiromi Kawakami.
- [J-Book Club: Kokoro, Natsume Soseki](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-kokoro-natsume-soseki/) - This thought-provoking trilogy of stories explores the very essence of loneliness and stands as a stirring introduction to modern Japanese literature.
- [J-Book Club: Water, Wood, and Wild Things, Hannah Kirshner](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-water-wood-and-wild-things/) - One night, Brooklyn-based artist and food writer Hannah Kirshner received a life-changing invitation to apprentice with a "saké evangelist" in a misty Japanese mountain village called Yamanaka.
- [J-Book Club: Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-days-at-the-morisaki-bookshop/) - Hidden in Jimbocho, Tokyo, is a booklover's paradise. On a quiet corner in an old wooden building lies a shop filled with hundreds of second-hand books.
- [JASWDC Haiku Group (January)](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdc-haiku-group-january/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Group! led by haiku poet and author, Abigail Friedman Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group. This haiku group, or kukai, provides a platform for writers of haiku to come together and develop their craft in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Okonomiyaki](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-okonomiyaki/) - Join us for the December edition of the family-friendly online Japanese cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and make okonomiyaki
- [Haiku Group](https://jaswdc.org/events/haiku-group-nov2023/) - Haiku Group - Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Let's Make Onigiri, Japanese Rice Balls!](https://jaswdc.org/events/おうちごはん-ouchigohan-japanese-home-cooking-lets-make-onigiri-japanese-rice-balls/) - Japanese Home Cooking with Table for Two. Participants will learn to make Onigiri, Japanese rice balls.
- [おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Nikujaga, Japanese Meat & Vegetable Stew](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-home-cooking-nikujaga/) - おうちごはん! Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking – Nikujaga, Japanese Meat & Vegetable Stew-The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc. https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-home-cooking-nikujaga/
- [37th US-Japan Capital Gala](https://jaswdc.org/events/37th-us-japan-capital-gala/) - Join us on October 17 for the 37th US-Japan Capital Gala - a celebration of the US-Japan relationship in the heart of Washington, DC.
- [Haiku Group](https://jaswdc.org/events/haiku-group/) - Experience the beauty of haiku and hone your haiku-writing skills at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Haiku Group.
- [おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! Japanese Home Cooking - Dorayaki](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-home-cooking-dorayaki/) - Learn how to dorayaki - a classic Japanese sweet - in the July installment of our おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking class.
- [Matcha Workshop - Japanese Language School](https://jaswdc.org/events/matcha-workshop-jls/) - Discover the art of matcha and practice Japanese in our three-part workshop. Learn how to make delicious matcha at home with minimal utensils!
- [J-Book Club: Terminal Boredom, Izumi Suzuki](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-terminal-boredom/) - Join us for J-Book Club each month and discover new books by some of your favorite Japanese authors. J-Book Club meets on Mondays at 6:30 PM
- [J-Book Club: The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Haruki Murakami](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-the-wind-up-bird/) - Join us for J-Book Club each month and discover new books by some of your favorite Japanese authors. J-Book Club meets on Mondays at 6:30 PM.
- [J-Book Club: The Woman in the Purple Skirt, Natsuko Imamura](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-the-woman-in-the-purple-skirt/) - Join us for J-Book Club each month and discover new books by some of your favorite Japanese authors. J-Book Club meets on Mondays at 6:30 PM
- [Ouchigohan Japanese Cooking Class - Picnic Bento](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-cooking-class-picnic-bento/) - Learn how to make a delicious & healthy Japanese picnic bento in the next Ouchigohan Japanese cooking class. Get creative with cute bento designs and crafts.
- [Tanabata: The Japanese Star Festival](https://jaswdc.org/events/tanabata-the-japanese-star-festival/) - Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder. These lovers, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Friday 7 July - 5:30 to 8:00 pm Lunar Lawn, Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens
- [Ouchigohan Japanese Cooking Class – Shojin Ryori](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class/) - In this Ouchigohan Japanese cooking class Join special guest Reverend Daiko Matsuyama to learn about Shojin Ryori - traditional Buddhist cooking eaten by monks.
- [J-Book Club: Floating Clouds, Fumiko Hayashi](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-floating-clouds-fumiko-hayashi/) - Join us for J-Book Club each month and discover new books by some of your favorite Japanese authors. J-Book Club meets on Mondays at 6:30 PM.
- [Ouchigohan Japanese Cooking Class – Ramen](https://jaswdc.org/events/ouchigohan-japanese-cooking-class-ramen/) - Learn how to make umami-packed miso Ramen in our latest Japanese Cooking Class. This popular Japanese dish is healthy and delicious!
- [U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Indo-Pacific: Contemporary Role of the Defense Sector](https://jaswdc.org/events/u-s-japan-alliance-in-the-indo-pacific-contemporary-role-of-the-defense-sector/) - Join us on February 8 to better understand the issues facing private sector businesses as critical players in the U.S.-Japan alliance and Indo-Pacific Security.
- [Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival](https://jaswdc.org/events/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival/) - #FindJapan at Sakura Matsuri this year! The largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States returns to the heart of DC on April 15-16, 2023.
- [National Japan Bowl](https://jaswdc.org/events/national-japan-bowl/) - The nation's premier Japanese language competition returns in 2023 for the 31st National Japan Bowl. Join the Championship Round live-stream from 6-9pm on4/14.
- [Japan in 2023](https://jaswdc.org/events/japan-in-2023-a-look-at-the-year-ahead/) - Join Japan in 2023 as Japanese and American experts look at what’s in store for the year ahead in Japan’s foreign policy and domestic affairs.
- [J-Book Club: Unbeaten Tracks, Isabella Lucy Bird](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-unbeaten-tracks/) - This classic travel book details Isabella Bird's 1878 trip, where she set out alone to explore the interior of Japan.
- [J-Book Club: Lonely Castle in the Mirror, Mizuki Tsujimura](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-lonely-castle/) - Join J-Book Club to explore the story of Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura.
- [Golden Haiku Workshop](https://jaswdc.org/events/golden-haiku-workshop/) - Mark your calendars for a haiku workshop hosted by the Golden Triangle BID and The Japan-America Society of Washington, DC.
- [紅葉狩り: Fall-leaf viewing](https://jaswdc.org/events/紅葉狩り-fall-leaf-viewing/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC invites you to join us for fall-leaf viewing at the National Arboretum in appreciation of the change of seasons.
- [J-Book Club - Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World, Matt Alt](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-pure-invention/) - In this J-Book Club we explore the untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured the world's imagination
- [JASWDC's 36th US-Japan Capital Gala](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdcs-36th-us-japan-capital-gala/) - Join JASWDC at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for our 36th US-Japan Capital Gala & Silent Auction – DC’s premier celebration of the US-Japan friendship.
- [Virtual Networking Lunch in Japanese](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-networking-lunch-in-japanese-3/) - Are you an intermediate to advanced Japanese language learner? Tired of studying by yourself or looking to improve your spoken Japanese skills? JASWDC holds bi-weekly networking lunches in Japanese for members and non-members to participate from the comfort of their own homes! Each lunch is hosted on Zoom Meetings and focuses on a discussion topic,
- [Rice, Water, Earth - Sake Tasting & Book Event](https://jaswdc.org/events/rice-water-earth-sake-tasting-book-event/) - Join Tonari for Rice, Water Earth - Sake Tasting & Book Event. Nancy Matsumoto will introduce her book and five premium craft sakes paired with Japanesedishes.
- [Haiku Club](https://jaswdc.org/events/haiku-club/) - Join the JASWDC Haiku Club to learn more about one of Japan’s most famous forms of poetry! Each Haiku Club meeting will feature a discussion of selected haikus from a wide range of poets, from medieval to modern. Guiding the discussion will be Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at George Washington University, Brendan
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Daikon Oroshi Hamburger Steak with Mochi Ice Cream](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-daikon-oroshi-hamburger-steak-with-mochi-ice-cream/) - Join us for daikon oroshi hamburger steak and mochi ice cream! Hamburger steaks are an immensely popular dish to make at home in Japan. Sometimes served with a tomato sauce or a teriyaki sauce, we'll be making "wafu" or Japanese-style hamburger steaks, which merge Japanese and western flavours by adding grated daikon and ponzu sauce.
- [Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://jaswdc.org/events/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - May 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM). AAPIHM celebrates the history and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and highlights the contributions they have made to the United States. From local events to podcasts and reading recommendations, here are some ways you can celebrate AAPIHM in and around the
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Tamari Soy Sauce Making with San-J](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-tamari-soy-sauce-making-with-san-j/) - Have you ever wondered how soy sauce is made? Now is your chance to try your hand at making your very own soy sauce at home! JASWDC is pleased to partner with San-J, who will provide class registrants with a tamari soy sauce kit and walk us through the process of how soy sauce is
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Salmon Chan Chan Yaki and Mitarashi Dango with Table for Two](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-salmon-chan-chan-yaki-and-mitarashi-dango-with-table-for-two/) - Join us for salmon chan chan yaki and mitarashi dango! Salmon chan chan yaki is a hearty salmon and vegetable dish with a miso glaze that originated in Hokkaido. Mitarashi dango are mochi rice cakes skewered and served with a sweet soy sauce glaze! JASWDC is pleased to partner with Table for Two to present
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Sukiyaki](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-sukiyaki/) - Join us for sukiyaki! Sukiyaki is a hot pot dish that features beef and vegetables cooked in a rich broth and served with an egg dipping sauce. So, grab your donabe and join us for this comforting, flavorful dish! REGISTER* *Check the ingredients list before registering. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with
- [Virtual Networking Lunch in Japanese](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-networking-lunch-in-japanese-2/) - Are you an intermediate to advanced Japanese language learner? Tired of studying by yourself or looking to improve your spoken Japanese skills? JASWDC holds bi-weekly networking lunches in Japanese for members and non-members to participate from the comfort of their own homes! Each lunch is hosted on Zoom Meetings and focuses on a discussion topic,
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Oden](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-oden/) - Join us for our next Japanese cooking class and learn how to make oden! Oden is the ultimate winter comfort food in Japan. This dish features daikon, boiled eggs, and fish cakes in a rich dashi soup stock that is enjoyed across Japan in the winter. So grab your donabe and join us for this
- [The Shikoku Pilgrimage - Japan's Sacred Trail, Author Talk with John Lander](https://jaswdc.org/events/the-shikoku-pilgrimage-japans-sacred-trail-author-talk-with-john-lander/) - Join JASWDC for an intimate discussion and Q&A with John Lander, author of The Shikoku Pilgrimage - Japan's Sacred Trail. Join this one-of-a-kind event to learn more about regional Japan. ONLINE December 9, 7-8PM ET JASWDC Member: FREE Non-Member: $5 REGISTER The Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of the same name is one of the
- [JUMP Event 2021](https://jaswdc.org/events/jump-event-2021/) - GREAT POWER COMPETITION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC: IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S.-JAPANESE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP The United States-Japan Alliance has served to underpin security in East Asia, leading to over a half century of relative stability and prosperity in the region. However, China is increasingly challenging the existing rules-based regional order and competing for influence across multiple dimensions. On
- [Virtual Networking Lunch in Japanese](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-networking-lunch-in-japanese/) - Are you an intermediate to advanced Japanese language learner? Tired of studying by yourself or looking to improve your spoken Japanese skills? JASWDC holds bi-weekly networking lunches in Japanese for members and non-members to participate from the comfort of their own homes! Each lunch is hosted on Zoom Meetings and focuses on a discussion topic,
- [Japanese cooking class - Onigiri Action with Table for Two](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-onigiri-action-with-table-for-two/) - Let’s Make Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, and make a difference with TABLE FOR TWO Join JASWDC and special guests from Table for Two to learn about and make Onigiri, Japanese rice balls, and the Onigiri Action campaign. In this class, you will learn how to make Grilled Onigiri brushed with Soy Sauce and Cherry blossom shaped Salmon Flake Onigiri, a
- [Hidden Kyoto - Konchi-in, Zen Garden Virtual Tour](https://jaswdc.org/events/hidden-kyoto-konchi-in-zen-garden-virtual-tour/) - Welcome to Hidden Kyoto - Konchi-in, Zen Garden Virtual Tour, the next installation of our Beyond Tokyo series! As a part of this month's celebration of the Kansai region, JASWDC is collaborating with An Design and DC Sake cō to bring an exclusive temple tour to your home with specially selected sake. Kyoto boasts an
- [Explore the World of Sake Making, Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting by Hakutsuru](https://jaswdc.org/events/explore-the-world-of-sake-making-sake-brewery-tour-and-tasting-by-hakutsuru/) - Welcome to Explore the World of Sake Making, Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting by Hakutsuru from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, the next installation of our Beyond Tokyo series! As a part of this month's celebration of the Kansai region, this seminar will highlight Hakutsuru sake and its brewery! Hakutsuru is one of the best-known Japanese sake brewers in the US and
- [The 35th Annual US-Japan Capital Gala](https://jaswdc.org/events/the-35th-annual-us-japan-capital-gala/) - Date: October 20, 2021 Venue: Hillwood Estate The Society’s US-Japan Capital Gala (previously named Annual Dinner) celebrates the relationship between the United States and Japan and the enduring friendship between the American and Japanese people. Revenue from the event supports our Society’s year-round work promoting the grassroots ties that form the bedrock the U.S.-Japan bilateral
- [Sakura Samurai Summer Movie Series - Harakiri 切腹](https://jaswdc.org/events/sakura-samurai-summer-movie-series-a-tale-of-samurai-cooking-a-true-love-story/) - Watch an outdoor screening of Harakiri 切腹, one of Japan's quintessential samurai films, with your friends and family at The Wharf this summer! Join Japan-America Society of Washington DC on Friday, August 13 for an outdoor screening of Harakiri 切腹 at the Wharf DC. This event ishosted in partnership with The Japan Foundation New York. This is the second and
- [Sake X Symphony (RESCHEDULED)](https://jaswdc.org/events/sake-x-symphony/) - Sake, Japan's signature alcoholic drink, is versatile enough to be enjoyed in various settings and with delicious cuisines. Many sake lovers around the world also pair their choice of drink not only with good food, but classical music as well. The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is proud to once again be collaborating with the National Philharmonic and DC
- [Japanese Cooking Class: Shojin Ryori (Vegan Buddhist Monk Food)](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-shojin-ryori-vegan-buddhist-monk-food/) - Join us for shojin-ryori! Shojin-ryori is a style of cuisine prepared by Buddhist monks according to traditional preparation methods. It focuses on the use of seasonal ingredients and no animal products, so these recipes are completely vegan! For our class we will be making three quintessential shoji-ryori dishes: kenchin-jiru (vegetable and tofu soup), gomadofu (a
- [Japanese Cooking Class: Kitsune Udon](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-kitsune-udon/) - Join us for kitsune udon! This classic udon dish is found throughout Japan but has its roots in Osaka. A perfect dish to enjoy any time of year, this hearty dish is particularly good as the weather starts to get cold. Instructions will also be provided on how you can make your own udon noodles
- [Japanese Cooking Class: Miso Katsu](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-miso-katsu/) - Join us for miso katsu! Miso katsu is fried pork cutlet covered with a delicious miso sauce. Typically served with shredded cabbage and white rice, we'll round out this famous Nagoya dish with homemade sunomono (cucumber pickles)! Friday, August 6 6-8PM EST REGISTER* *Check the ingredients list before registering. Once registered you will receive a
- [The Beauty of Minoyaki Sake-ware, a Gift from Gifu Prefecture](https://jaswdc.org/events/the-beauty-of-minoyaki-sake-ware-a-gift-from-gifu-prefecture/) - Welcome to the Beauty of Minoyaki Sake-ware, a Gift from Gifu Prefecture, the next installation of our Beyond Tokyo series! As a part of this month's celebration of the Chubu region, this online seminar will highlight Minoyaki sake-ware and sake from the Gifu prefecture! Tuesday, July 27 6-7PM EDT (7-8AM JST) Purchase Tickets JASWDC Member: FREE Non-Member:
- [Japanese Calligraphy Class](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-calligraphy-class/) - Practice the elegant and ancient art of Japanese calligraphy over six sessions led by Ms. Satomi China, head of the Japan Calligraphy Washington DC West branch. This 6-class course will go over calligraphy basics before diving into a variety of characters by theme: drinks, food, lifestyle, restaurants and businesses, and manga sounds. SESSIONS Wednesday, June
- [A Monumental Conversation: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month - Culture and Beauty on the National Mall](https://jaswdc.org/events/a-monumental-conversation-celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-culture-and-beauty-on-the-national-mall/) - In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Trust for the National Mall’s Monumental Conversation will explore the unique influences of Asian culture, people, and nations on the National Mall, including the gift of the cherry trees and the Japanese Lantern. Monday, May 17 2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Teriyaki Chicken & Ichigo Daifuku](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-teriyaki-chicken-ichigo-daifuku/) - Join us for teriyaki chicken and ichigo daifuku! Teriyaki chicken is a staple dish in Japanese home cooking. We will make our teriyaki sauce from scratch and show you some other dishes it can be used in. Ichigo daifuku are rice cakes filled with sweet beans and strawberries, and a favorite spring treat! REGISTER Check
- [Mrs. Taft Plants a Tree - How the Cherry Blossoms Came to Washington](https://jaswdc.org/events/mrs-taft-plants-a-tree-how-the-cherry-blossoms-came-to-washington/) - Join us for an author talk with Ambassador John Malott, former President & CEO of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC and author of Mrs. Taft Plants a Tree, How the Cherry Blossoms Came to Washington. Tuesday, April 27, 8-9PM EDT Wednesday, April 28, 9-10AM JST Ambassador Malott will tell the story of the people who
- [Made in Fukushima: The Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi](https://jaswdc.org/events/made-in-fukushima-the-woodblock-prints-of-saito-kiyoshi/) - 会津の冬/Winter in Aizu (Elias Martin Collection) A talk by: Rhiannon Paget, PhD Curator of Asian Art at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Moderated by: Frank Feltens, PhD Japan Foundation Assistant Curator of Japanese Art, National Museum of Asian Art Thursday, April 29, 8-9:30PM EDT Friday, April 30, 9-10:30AM JST Born in the snow
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Miso Ramen with Table for Two](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-miso-ramen-with-table-for-two/) - Join us for a warm, inviting bowl of ramen served with a rich miso broth! This class will be taught by Table for Two, a non-profit founded in Japan whose mission is to eliminate global hunger and reduce health issues related to unhealthy eating. WHEN: Friday, April 16, 6-8PM COST: JASWDC Members $10, Non-members
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Breakfast for Dinner](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-breakfast-for-dinner/) - Join us for Japanese Breakfast for Dinner with guest instructor, Joshua Beatty! Joshua will teach participants how to make a traditional Japanese breakfast with grilled fish, miso soup, rice, and a vegetable side dish, which taste just as good for dinner as breakfast! This menu is inspired by his favorite meals created by his homestay
- [Remembering March 11, 2011: Looking Back, Looking Forward](https://jaswdc.org/events/remembering-march-11-2011-looking-back-looking-forward/) - Please join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC and our community of U.S.-Japan-related organizations in support of a US-Japan Council hosted event to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011. This virtual event will symbolize the U.S. standing together in solidarity with Japan and underscore the importance of
- [We Have the Spirit - Women's Soccer Connecting US & Japan](https://jaswdc.org/events/we-have-the-spirit-womens-soccer-connecting-us-japan/) - Join a Virtual Event Featuring the Stars of the Spirit Please join this one-hour online event with Kumi Yokoyama and Saori Takarada, of the Washington Spirit and the Japanese national soccer team! This event also features Kikuko Okajima, chair of Japan’s WE (Women’s Empowerment) League. This “can’t miss event” is essential for anyone who wants
- [Sakura Matsuri - Virtual Community Gathering](https://jaswdc.org/events/sakura-matsuri-virtual-community-gathering/) - Celebrate the beauty and fun of cherry blossom season in Washington, DC with the Sakura Matsuri - Virtual Community Gathering. April 3, 2021 from 12:00-3:00pm. Enjoy stage performances and the opportunity to interact live with many of your favorite Sakura Matsuri exhibitors, vendors and participants! Hosted online via Hopin. Registration and more info coming soon.
- [Footprints and Footsteps - 3.11 and the Future of Tohoku](https://jaswdc.org/events/footprints-and-footsteps-3-11-and-the-future-of-tohoku/) - This is an online event to look back at the events of March 11, 2011, and efforts to recover and rebuild in the 10 years since. Featuring a number of documentaries focusing on those affected by the disasters arising out of the events of that day, both Japanese and non-Japanese, especially JET Program participants and
- [Japanese Puzzle Club](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-puzzle-club-5/) - Join us for a special series of Japanese puzzles with Nikoli Co. Ltd! Maki Kaji, known as the "Father of Sudoku," founded Nikoli in 1980. The company specializes in number puzzles so that language barriers do not prevent people from across the world from solving their fun and challenging puzzles. JASWDC Member: $8 Non-member: $13
- [Japanese Puzzle Club](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-puzzle-club-4/) - Join us for a special series of Japanese puzzles with Nikoli Co. Ltd! Maki Kaji, known as the "Father of Sudoku," founded Nikoli in 1980. The company specializes in number puzzles so that language barriers do not prevent people from across the world from solving their fun and challenging puzzles. JASWDC Member: $8 Non-member: $13
- [Japanese Puzzle Club](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-puzzle-club-3/) - Join us for a special series of Japanese puzzles with Nikoli Co. Ltd! Maki Kaji, known as the "Father of Sudoku," founded Nikoli in 1980. The company specializes in number puzzles so that language barriers do not prevent people from across the world from solving their fun and challenging puzzles. JASWDC Member: $8 Non-member: $13
- [Japanese Puzzle Club](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-puzzle-club-2/) - Join us for a special series of Japanese puzzles with Nikoli Co. Ltd! Maki Kaji, known as the "Father of Sudoku," founded Nikoli in 1980. The company specializes in number puzzles so that language barriers do not prevent people from across the world from solving their fun and challenging puzzles. JASWDC Member: $8 Non-member: $13
- [Japanese Puzzle Club - 4 Session Pack](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-puzzle-club/) - Join us for a special series of Japanese puzzles with Nikoli Co. Ltd! Maki Kaji, known as the "Father of Sudoku," founded Nikoli in 1980. The company specializes in number puzzles so that language barriers do not prevent people from across the world from solving their fun and challenging puzzles. JASWDC Member: $20 Non-member: $40
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Tonjiru](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-tonjiru/) - Join us for tonjiru, a hearty pork soup sure to warm you up on a cold day! Tonjiru is a rare soup dish in Japanese cuisine where the soup is the main meal no side dishes are served, not even rice! Join us and find out just why this healthy, filling soup is so good
- [Japan in 2021: A Look at the Year Ahead](https://jaswdc.org/events/japan-in-2021-a-look-at-the-year-ahead/) - Each January, Japan-America Society of Washington DC partners with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to hold their Japan in the Year program. Japan in 2021 will convene experts across the United States, Japan, and the Indo-Pacific, for a virtual version of the program. Challenges, opportunities, and major events await Japan in 2021, notably related
- [Intermediate Japanese Conversation Class](https://jaswdc.org/events/intermediate-japanese-conversation-class/) - This 5-week course (five 60-minute sessions) will be taught through a series of classroom activities in order for the students to hone their Japanese conversational skills that are applicable to real-life situations. REGISTER Tentative activities and topics includeウソを見破れ！ (Two Truths and a Lie), フィラーにトライ！(speak more naturally with fillers), 日本語の発音とイントネーション (pronunciation and intonation in Japanese), 雑談力をみがこう
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Chirashizushi & Chichi Dango](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-chirashizushi-chichi-dango/) - Join us for chirashizushi, a festive sushi dish known as "scattered" sushi in English. Chirashizushi is typically served for special occasions, such as Girl's Day (Hinamatsuri) or birthdays. We will also make chichi dango, a special sweet also associated with Girl's Day, which is held March 3. REGISTER Check the ingredients list before registering. Once registered
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Chanko Nabe](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-chanko-nabe/) - Join us for a chankonabe, a hot pot dish famously consumed by sumo wrestlers as a part of their diet. Our chankonabe will feature tsukune (chicken meatballs), fish, and shrimp in a hearty broth with vegetables. Chankonabe is easily customized if you have difficulty finding any of the ingredients or want to make changes to
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Yaki Udon](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-yaki-udon/) - Join us for yaki-udon, a pan-fried udon noodle dish! Summer dishes in Japan feature noodles to stir up your appetite during the hot summer months. Pan-fried noodle dishes are commonly served at booths during street festivals, but we will show you some variations on how to enjoy them at home! REGISTER Check the ingredients list
- [High School Scholarship Fundraiser](https://jaswdc.org/events/high-school-scholarship-fundraiser/) - Since 2014, JASWDC has been proud to award its Tanaka & Green scholarships to support academic study in Japan for college level students from our region. We are pleased to announce that, this coming fall, we will inaugurate a new scholarship that will send a local High School student to Japan for a full academic
- [Kirin Izakaya Pub Quiz](https://jaswdc.org/events/kirin-izakaya-pub-quiz-2/) - Do you have what it takes to become a 2020 Pub Quiz champion? JASWDC Izakaya Pub Quiz is back! Join JASWDC for a fun night of trivia and food! Gather your team, order a special bento from one of our partner restaurants, and settle in to test your knowledge on topics like Japanese history and
- [Kirin Izakaya Pub Quiz](https://jaswdc.org/events/kirin-izakaya-pub-quiz/) - Do you have what it takes to become a 2020 Pub Quiz champion? JASWDC Izakaya Pub Quiz is back! Join JASWDC for a fun night of trivia and food! Gather your team, order a special bento from one of our partner restaurants, and settle in to test your knowledge on topics like Japanese history and
- [JUMP Event: US-Japan Partnership on Strengthening Economic Architecture in Asia](https://jaswdc.org/events/jump-event-us-japan-partnership-on-strengthening-economic-architecture-in-asia/) - In the six decades since the signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, the United States-Japan Alliance has served to underpin security in East Asia, leading to over a half century of relative stability and prosperity for the region. Beyond the alliance, however, is an economic architecture that has also played an
- [Japanese cooking class - Gochisou Onigiri with Table for Two](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-gochisou-onigiri-with-table-for-two/) - JASWDC is proud to support TABLE FOR TWO's World Food Day 2020 "Change the World with Onigiri - #OnigiriAction - ". During the class, you will learn how to make traditional onigiri (rice balls) as well as gochisou onigiri (gourmet onigiri) that use ingredients such as seaweed, eggs, and tuna, and support TABLE FOR TWO’s
- [Otsukimi Haiku Workshop](https://jaswdc.org/events/otsukimi-haiku-workshop/) - Celebrate Otsukimi, a Japanese holiday that marks the full moon and the arrival of autumn. Join the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. for a special Otsukimi Haiku Workshop with award-winning haiku poet and author Abigail Friedman. Learn more about the art of haiku and workshop your own with the help of a trained professional. Set
- [The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan  - Author Talk with Tobias Harris](https://jaswdc.org/events/the-iconoclast-shinzo-abe-and-the-new-japan-author-talk-with-tobias-harris/) - Join JASWDC for a Q&A with Tobias Harris moderated by Emma Chanlett-Avery, Specialist in Asian Affairs at the Congressional Research Service. Free for JASWDC Members Free for JAS Members (with code) $10 for Non-Members Participants will receive a 30% off coupon for book orders upon registration. REGISTER Three weeks following the resignation of Japan’s Prime
- [160th Anniversary: Japan's First Diplomatic Delegation to the U.S.](https://jaswdc.org/events/160th-anniversary-japans-first-diplomatic-delegation-to-the-u-s/) - Join Japan-America Society of Washington DC for a discussion with Kristi Jamrisko Gross, focusing on her research into the Japanese delegation of 1860 through the lens of a diary of watercolor sketches, Meriken kōkai nikki ryakuzu 米利堅航海日記略圖 (Journal and Sketches from the Voyage to America), from the collection of the Library of Congress. JASWDC Trustee
- [J-Book Club: Author Spotlight with Scott Haas](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-author-spotlight-with-scott-haas/) - Join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC and J-Book Club for an exclusive Q&A with psychologist Scott Haas to discuss his new release Why Be Happy? In today's world of constant change and uncertainty a growing number of people are feeling overwhelmed and anxious. As society expects more effort for less reward it has become
- [Time for English with Jennifer sensei ジェニファー先生のイングリッシュタイム！](https://jaswdc.org/events/time-for-english-with-jennifer-sensei-ジェニファー先生のイングリッシュタ-2/) - During this unprecedented time of quarantine, JASWDC and Jennifer Swanson are partnering to offer kids in the DC metro area a chance to socialize in English during the week. 皆さん、こんにちは！外出がなかなかできない中、いかがお過ごしですか。ワシントンDC日米協会はジェニファー先生と一緒にお子さんが、学校がお休みの間でも英語に触れあうことができるよう、Zoomを使ったクラス、Time for English with Jennifer senseiを開講することにしました。 We know everyone has unique needs and English levels, but we invite all kids to join to make new friends
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Oshougatsu Chikuzenni](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-oshougatsu-chikuzenni/) - Join us for a special Oshougatsu (New Years) Japanese Cooking Class as we prepare to celebrate the New Year. For our oshougatsu feast we will be preparing chikuzenni. Chikuzenni (筑前煮) is a simmered chicken and vegetable dish commonly eaten during oshougatsu in Japan and is believed to grant one long-lasting happiness. Check the ingredients list before
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Izakaya Night](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-izakaya-night/) - Japanese izakaya (like an English pub or American bar) are informal restaurants that serve drinks and bite-sized dishes designed to share. Often the welcome refuge of an overworked salaryman, izakaya offer a place to indulge in grilled fish, gyoza, takoyaki, and other fried foods after a long day at work. In this Japanese Cooking Class,
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Hand-made Gyoza (2-class special)](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-hand-made-gyoza-2-class-special/) - Gyoza (餃子), or Japanese pan-fried dumplings, are as popular as ramen in Japan. You can find these mouthwatering dumplings being devoured by salarymen at late-night izakaya, served as a side at ramen shops, or even at grocery stores and festivals. Over two sessions* you will learn to make gyoza from scratch while picking up some tips
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Souffle Pancakes](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-souffle-pancakes/) - They’re soft, fluffy, and totally Instagram-able: Japanese Souffle Pancakes! Learn how to make this Tokyo brunch sensation at our first ever breakfast Japanese Cooking Class. Our pancakes will be flavored with vanilla and matcha powder but feel free to substitute with your own flavor combinations or jazz it up with fruity decorations. Check the ingredients
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Kara-age Bento](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-kara-age-bento/) - Skip the sandwiches and make your own Japanese lunchbox in this Kara-age Bento Japanese Cooking Class. A staple of Japanese cuisine, bento come in all shapes and sizes and can contain many different dishes – from baked salmon konbini (convenience store) bento to luxurious wagyu beef ekiben (train station bento). We have lined up our
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Hand-made Udon](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-udon/) - Join us for another installment of Virtual Japanese Cooking Class as we learn how to cook うどん udon from scratch! There are many variations of udon but in this class we will be making a cold sesame dipping udon, perfect for Summer! After registering you will be sent the recipe card. Your confirmation email will
- [Tea Ceremony Workshop](https://jaswdc.org/events/tea-ceremony-workshop-2/) - Join us next Friday on July 24 to experience and learn about Japanese tea ceremony with Jennifer Swanson! The workshop will include a brief history of tea ceremony, a demonstration, as well as lessons on the culture and traditions associated with tea. You will also learn how to whisk your own bowl and how to
- [Space Themed English Summer Camp (バーチャル英語サマーキャンプ)](https://jaswdc.org/events/space-themed-english-summer-camp-バーチャル英語サマーキャンプ/) - 宇宙への旅というのはいつも興味をそそられるトピックです。特に今年はSpaceXが5月の終わり、NASAの宇宙飛行士二人を乗せたクルードラゴンを国際宇宙ステーションに打ち上げたことでさらに話題になりました。 この5日間の英語サマーキャンプでは「宇宙」に焦点を当て、ジェニファー先生と一緒に新しい単語やフレーズを学んでいきます。また、新しい英単語を学ぶだけでなく、工作やゲームなどを通して、楽しく英語を使います。英語サマーキャンプはZoomを通して行うバーチャルキャンプになります。 REGISTERー登録 サマーキャンプの概要 期間: 7月13日(月)から7月17日(金)の5日間 時間: 1st session: 午前10時15分から11時15分 (1時間) 2nd session: 午前11時30分から午後12時30分 (1時間) レベル: 1st session: Pre-K - 1st grade 2nd session: 2nd grade - 5th grade
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Shogayaki (Thursday)](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-shogayaki-thursday/) - Join us for another installment of Virtual Japanese Cooking Class as we learn how to cook 生姜焼き shogayaki (ginger pork). Shogayaki is usually on the menu at Japanese restaurants in the U.S. This flavorful pork and ginger dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or lunch as it only takes around half an
- [Online Japanese Language Trial Course](https://jaswdc.org/events/online-japanese-language-trial-course/) - Have you thought about taking a course at JASWDC but weren't able because you live too far away or were too busy? Have you been looking to learn a new language but aren't sure where to start? Are you unsure of what to expect in an online language course? Just curious about JASWDC Japanese Language
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Gyudon 牛丼](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-gyudon-牛丼/) - Join us for another installment of Virtual Japanese Cooking Class as we learn how to cook gyudon 牛丼, or beef bowl! This heartwarming beef and rice dish is a well-loved staple across Japan and can be found in popular chain restaurants such as Sukiya, Matsuya, and Yoshinoya. We will be holding two classes on the
- [Ikebana Classes - POSTPONED](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-19/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Japanese Cooking Class - Gyudon 牛丼](https://jaswdc.org/events/japanese-cooking-class-gyudon-牛丼-2/) - Join us for another installment of Virtual Japanese Cooking Class as we learn how to cook gyudon 牛丼, or beef bowl! This heartwarming beef and rice dish is a well-loved staple across Japan and can be found in popular chain restaurants such as Sukiya, Matsuya, and Yoshinoya. We will be holding two classes on the
- [Webinar - The US Oil and Gas Market Challenge facing Japanese Business: COVID-19 X Factor](https://jaswdc.org/events/webinar-the-us-oil-and-gas-market-challenge-facing-japanese-business-covid-19-x-factor/) - Part of the NAJAS/KKC Business Speaker Series REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED The fracking revolution that began a decade ago has drastically altered the geography and economics of global energy supplies. This revolution has led to a renaissance in oil and gas/LNG investment that few could have foreseen. The COVID-19 crisis has presented
- [Digital Japan Bowl](https://jaswdc.org/events/digital-japan-bowl/) - Friday, May 29 6PM EDT DIGITAL JAPAN BOWL PROGRAM The National Japan Bowl is the ‘Super Bowl’ of Japanese language learning. Japan-America Society of Washington DC created the National Japan Bowl to provide inspiration and motivation to both Japanese language learners and Japanese language educators alike. JASWDC holds the National Japan Bowl each spring
- [Special Series - Edamame Champ Cooking Class with Table for Two USA](https://jaswdc.org/events/special-series-edamame-champ-cooking-class-with-table-for-two-usa-2/) - Broaden your Japanese cooking repertoire with three delicious recipes using soy beans and edamame. JASWDC is partnering with Table for Two USA to bring you a special cooking class focused on a key ingredient used in most Japanese cooking: soy! REGISTER During the class you will learn how to make the following dishes:
- [Special Series - Edamame Champ Cooking Class with Table for Two USA](https://jaswdc.org/events/special-series-edamame-champ-cooking-class-with-table-for-two-usa/) - Broaden your Japanese cooking repertoire with three delicious recipes using soy beans and edamame. JASWDC is partnering with Table for Two USA to bring you a special cooking class focused on a key ingredient used in most Japanese cooking: soy! REGISTER During the class you will learn how to make the following dishes:
- [Special Series - Abura Soba Cooking Class with Joshua Beatty](https://jaswdc.org/events/special-series-abura-soba-cooking-class-with-josh-beatty-2/) - In the second installment of our special Japanese Cooking series Joshua Beatty teaches you how to make his all-time favorite fridge clean out dish - Abura Soba! Abura Soba is a versatile soup-less ramen dish perfect for our times. It is quick to prepare and totally flexible based on what you have in your fridge.
- [Special Series - Abura Soba Cooking Class with Joshua Beatty](https://jaswdc.org/events/special-series-abura-soba-cooking-class-with-josh-beatty/) - In the second installment of our special Japanese Cooking series Joshua Beatty teaches you how to make his all-time favorite fridge clean out dish - Abura Soba! Abura Soba is a versatile soup-less ramen noodle dish perfect for our times. It is quick to prepare and totally flexible based on what you have in your
- [Time for English with Jennifer sensei ジェニファー先生のイングリッシュタイム！](https://jaswdc.org/events/time-for-english-with-jennifer-sensei-ジェニファー先生のイングリッシュタイ/) - During this unprecedented time of quarantine, JASWDC and Jennifer Swanson are partnering to offer kids in the DC metro area a chance to socialize in English during the week. 皆さん、こんにちは！外出がなかなかできない中、いかがお過ごしですか。ワシントンDC日米協会はジェニファー先生と一緒にお子さんが、学校がお休みの間でも英語に触れあうことができるよう、Zoomを使ったクラス、Time for English with Jennifer senseiを開講することにしました。 We know everyone has unique needs and English levels, but we invite all kids to join to make new
- [Ikebana Classes - Postponed](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-18/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Virtual Japanese Cooking Class - Katsu Curry カツカレー](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-japanese-cooking-class-katsu-curry-カツカレー-2/) - Enjoy cooking Japanese food from the comfort of your own kitchen! In this cooking class you will learn how to make katsu curry カツカレー - delicious panko crumbed pork chops with rice, covered in savory Japanese curry sauce. Upon registration you will be sent a list of ingredients and the video conference code. We will
- [Virtual Japanese Cooking Class - Katsu Curry カツカレー](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-japanese-cooking-class-katsu-curry-カツカレー/) - Enjoy cooking Japanese food from the comfort of your own kitchen! In this cooking class you will learn how to make katsu curry カツカレー - delicious panko crumbed pork chops with rice, covered in savory Japanese curry sauce. Upon registration you will be sent a list of ingredients and the video conference code. We will
- [Ikebana Classes [POSTPONED]](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-17/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Virtual Japanese Cooking Class - Okonomiyaki  (Lunch Class)](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-japanese-cooking-class-okonomiyaki-lunch-class/) - Enjoy cooking Japanese food from the comfort of your own kitchen! In this cooking class you will learn how to make Okonomiyaki お好み焼き - a popular Japanese-style savory pancake. Okonomiyaki literally translates to cooked things you like, so we know you're going to love learning to cook it! Upon registration you will be sent a
- [Virtual Cooking Class - Okonomiyaki (Evening Class)](https://jaswdc.org/events/virtual-cooking-class-okonomiyaki-evening-class/) - Enjoy cooking Japanese food from the comfort of your own kitchen! In this cooking class you will learn how to make Okonomiyaki お好み焼き - a popular Japanese-style savory pancake. Okonomiyaki literally translates to cooked things you like, so we know you're going to love learning to cook it! Upon registration you will be sent a
- [Roundtable Discussion: The Ghosn Situation](https://jaswdc.org/events/roundtable-discussion-the-ghosn-situation/) - Following his dramatic escape from Japan in December 2019, Mr. Carlos Ghosn held a long-anticipated press conference on January 8, 2020 to present his arguments regarding the alleged crime of financial misconduct during his time as Chairman of Nissan. Mr. Ghosn's presentation,though over an hour long, left many viewers unclear and struggling to discern the key points
- [Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival 60th Anniversary](https://jaswdc.org/events/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival-60th-anniversary/) - Enjoy Japanese style Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C
- [The 28th National Japan Bowl®](https://jaswdc.org/events/the-28th-national-japan-bowl/) - Join The 28th National Japan Bowl® High School Language Competition - created and run by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC since1992.
- [J-Book Club - The Lonesome Bodybuilder, Yukiko Motoya](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-yukiko-motoya/) - The Lonesome Bodybuilder Yukiko Motoya A housewife takes up bodybuilding and sees radical changes to her physique, which her workaholic husband fails to notice. A boy waits at a bus stop, mocking commuters struggling to keep their umbrellas open in a typhoon, until an old man shows him that they hold the secret to flying.
- [Beginner's Kimono Dressing Class](https://jaswdc.org/events/beginners-kimono-dressing-class-2/) - Learn the basics of wearing a kimono with our kimono instructor, Hideko Uchiyama.
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-20/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-16/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-15/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Class Workshop with China-sensei](https://jaswdc.org/events/shodo-japanese-calligraphy-class-workshop-with-china-sensei/) - Join us for a special workshop to prepare for the New Year with our regular calligraphy instructor, Ms. China Satomi.
- [JASWDC's 33rd Annual Dinner](https://jaswdc.org/events/jaswdcs-33rd-u-s-japan-annual-public-affairs-dinner/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC’s U.S.-Japan Public Affairs Dinner celebrates the relationship between the United States and Japan and the enduring friendship between the American and Japanese people.
- [J-Book Club: Battle Royale, Koushun Takami](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-battle-royale-koushun-takami/) - When: Monday, November 18th, 2019 at 6:30pm Where: (See RSVP information below for details) Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor
- [The U.S.-Japan Alliance & Security in the Indo-Pacific Region](https://jaswdc.org/events/3750/) - The U.S.-Japan Alliance & Security in the Indo-Pacific Region Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Roosevelt Hall 5:45 - 9:00 PM National War College, National Defense University Register here. Attendees without Federal Government-Issued ID or CAC Cards must fill out the Visitors Request form and scan/email it to alumni@nationalwarcollege.org The deadline to register online and submit the
- [Cooking Class: Creative Onigiri Workshop with Table for Two](https://jaswdc.org/events/cooking-class-creative-onigiri-workshop-with-table-for-two/) - JASWDC is proud to support TABLE FOR TWO’s World Food Day 2019 campaign, "Change the World with Onigiri - #OnigiriAction -". During the class, you will learn how to make traditional onigiri (rice balls) as well as creative onigiri that use ingredients such as seaweed and vegetables, and support TABLE FOR TWO’s Onigiri Action.
- [Otsukimi - Moon Viewing at the National Arboretum](https://jaswdc.org/events/otsukimi-moon-viewing-at-the-national-arboretum-3/) - JASWDC and the U.S. National Arboretum invite you to the annual exclusive nighttime opening of the National Arboretum as we celebrate the ancient custom of admiring the Harvest Moon, rain or shine. Families are welcome, and parking is free! Attendees may bring their own picnic or order an obento through the Society.
- [Individual Obi Tying Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/advanced-kimono-dressing-class/) - Learn different techniques for tying obi with our new kimono instructor, Hideko Uchiyama.
- [Individual Obi Tying Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/individual-obi-tying-classes/) - Learn different techniques for tying obi with our new kimono instructor, Hideko Uchiyama.
- [J- Book Club: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steve Scott, and Harmony Becker](https://jaswdc.org/events/j-book-club-they-called-us-enemy-by-george-takei-justin-eisinger-steve-scott-and-harmony-becker/) - A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II.
- [Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Class with guest instructor Carper-sensei](https://jaswdc.org/events/shodo-japanese-calligraphy-class-with-guest-instructor-carper-sensei-2/) - Join us for a 5-session course on Japanese calligraphy - shodo, or the "way of writing," with a special guest lecturer, Ms. Kazuko Carper.
- [Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Class with guest instructor Carper-sensei](https://jaswdc.org/events/shodo-japanese-calligraphy-class-with-guest-instructor-carper-sensei/) - Join us for a 5-session course on Japanese calligraphy - shodo, or the "way of writing," with a special guest lecturer, Ms. Kazuko Carper.
- [Advanced Kimono Dressing Class](https://jaswdc.org/events/3661/) - Learn advanced techniques for wearing a kimono with our new kimono instructor, Hideko Uchiyama.
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-12/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-14/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-13/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.
- [Sunrise Yoga in Japanese](https://jaswdc.org/events/sunrise-yoga-in-japanese/) - 朝ヨガで気持ちを前向きに、 一日を気持ちよくスタート！忙しい方にオススメ Thursday, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 (5 classes) 8:15AM to 9:00AM ~ JASWDC’s Office 1819 L Street, NW, Suite B2, Washington, D.C. 20036 ~ (5 Classes) $75 for JASW Members or $100 for Non-JASW Members (Individual ticket) $20 per class Register here Language: Japanese ~ What to bring: Mat ($1 Rental)
- [Ikebana Classes](https://jaswdc.org/events/ikebana-classes-2/) - Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Ms. Ogata, a certified Sogetsu-style instructor with 35 years of teaching experience.

## Galleries

- [Annual Dinner Highlights](https://jaswdc.org/gallery/annual-dinner-highlights/) - Photos for 33rd Annual Dinner taken by Jeff Song Photography
- [OUR YOKOZUNA LEVEL CORPORATE MEMBERS](https://jaswdc.org/gallery/our-yokozuna-level-corporate-members/) - All Nippon Airways Astellas US, LLC

## Documents

- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC to Honor Renowned Garden Designer Hoichi Kurisu with 2026 Marshall Green Award](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-to-honor-renowned-garden-designer-hoichi-kurisu-with-2026-marshall-green-award/) - Press Release For Immediate Release Japan-America Society of Washington DC to Honor Renowned Garden Designer Hoichi Kurisu with 2026 Marshall Green Award WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is proud to announce that it will present the 2026 Marshall Green Award to world-renowned Japanese garden designer Hoichi Kurisu. The award will
- [JASWDC Announces the William & Margaret Breer Scholarship](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-announces-the-william-margaret-breer-scholarship/) - JASWDC Announces the William & Margaret Breer Scholarship WASHINGTON, DC — The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is proud to announce the creation of the William & Margaret Breer Scholarship. This new initiative will award $10,000 to a college student from our community to support one full academic year of study in Japan.
- [The 34th National Japan Bowl Returns to Washington, DC, April 17-18, 2026 ](https://jaswdc.org/document/the-34th-national-japan-bowl-returns-to-washington-dc-april-17-18-2026/) - PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is thrilled to announce that the 34th National Japan Bowl® competition will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026, at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in downtown Washington, DC. JASWDC is honored to partner with the Edwin
- [JASWDC Announces Jim Schoff as Incoming Chairman](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-announces-jim-schoff-as-incoming-chairman/) - WASHINGTON, DC: The Japan America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is pleased to announce the election of James “Jim” Schoff as its new incoming Chairman in 2026. Schoff is an expert on the US-Japan relationship, with decades of expertise in US-Japan security, technology, and economic policy. He was an exchange student in Japan in his
- [Mayor Muriel Bowser Proclaims April 9, 2022 as "Sakura Matsuri Day"](https://jaswdc.org/document/mayor-muriel-bowser-proclaims-april-9-2022-as-sakura-matsuri-day/)
- [Announcing the Tanaka Family Gift to the Japan-America Society of Washington DC](https://jaswdc.org/document/announcing-the-tanaka-family-gift-to-the-japan-america-society-of-washington-dc/) - Press Release For Immediate Release Announcing the Tanaka Family Gift to the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Washington DC: The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is profoundly grateful to announce a generous $4.5 million endowment gift from the family of the late H. William Tanaka, a past president of JASWDC. This historic
- [JASWDC Board Appoints Ambassador George Glass as Honorary Patron](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-board-appoints-ambassador-george-glass-as-honorary-patron/) - Press Release For Immediate Release JASWDC Board Appoints Ambassador George Glass as Honorary Patron WASHINGTON, DC: The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that George Glass, Ambassador of the United States of America to Japan, will serve as an Honorary Patron of the Society. In this role, Ambassador Glass joins the Society’s
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC to Host 39th US-Japan Capital Gala](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-to-host-39th-us-japan-capital-gala/) - Press Release For Immediate Release Japan-America Society of Washington DC to Host 39th US-Japan Capital Gala WASHINGTON, DC - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is pleased to announce its 39th annual US-Japan Capital Gala, the premier celebration of the US-Japan relationship in the nation's capital. The gala will be held on Friday, October
- [JASWDC Honors Charles D. Lake II with 2025 Marshall Green Award](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-honors-charles-d-lake-ii-with-2025-marshall-green-award/) - Since 2011, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC has presented its Marshall Green Award to recognize “an individual or a group that has made a sustained and significant contribution to strengthening relations between the United States and Japan, and/or to increasing understanding between the American and Japanese people.”
- [JASWDC President Ryan Shaffer Receives Consul General's Commendation at Portland Sea Dogs "Japan Night"](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-president-ryan-shaffer-receives-consul-generals-commendation-at-portland-sea-dogs-japan-night/) - JASWDC President Ryan Shaffer Receives Consul General's Commendation at Portland Sea Dogs "Japan Night" WASHINGTON, DC – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is proud to announce that its president, Ryan Shaffer, was awarded the Consul General's Commendation by Consul General Takahashi. The presentation took place on July 29 at the inaugural "Japan Night"
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC Mourns The Passing of Former President Carl Green](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-mourns-the-passing-of-former-president-carl-green/) - Japan-America Society of Washington DC Mourns The Passing of Former President Carl Green Mr. Green enjoyed a long and prominent career as an expert in international trade, law, and economics with special focus on Japan. Mr. Green, who was known for his gentle, modest demeanor and wonderful sense of humor, served as mentor to many
- [Winners of the 33rd National Japan Bowl to Visit Japan through Kakehashi Project](https://jaswdc.org/document/winners-of-the-33rd-national-japan-bowl-to-visit-japan-through-kakehashi-project/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – This July, the winners of the 33rd National Japan Bowl will travel to Japan for a unique cultural and diplomatic exchange through the Kakehashi Project, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The Kakehashi Project promotes mutual understanding, trust, and friendship between Japan and the world by encouraging young people
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces Leadership Updates](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-welcomes-new-board-members-and-announces-leadership-updates/) - Japan-America Society of Washington DC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces Leadership Updates Washington, DC The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is pleased to announce the addition of Gaku Nakamura and Yosuke "Yogi" Nagamori to its Board of Trustees. The Society also announces that current Vice-Chair Randy Yoshimura will transition to an "At Large"
- [The 33rd National Japan Bowl Returns To Washington, DC, April 4-5, 2025](https://jaswdc.org/document/the-33rd-national-japan-bowl-returns-to-washington-dc-april-4-5-2025/) - WASHINGTON, DC (March 21, 2025) – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is thrilled to announce that the 33rd National Japan Bowl® competition will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, 2025, at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in downtown Washington, DC. JASWDC is honored to partner with
- [American and Canadian Japan Bowl® Winners to Visit Japan Through Kakehashi Project](https://jaswdc.org/document/american-and-canadian-japan-bowl-winners-to-visit-japan-through-kakehashi-project-3/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – This July, the winners of the 32nd National Japan Bowl have been invited to participate in the Kakehashi Project sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will embark on the trip of a lifetime. Developed as an initiative to encourage young people to interact and build bridges with Japan, the
- [The National Japan Bowl Returns to the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival for its 32nd Year](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 32nd National Japan Bowl competition will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 18 - 19, 2024, at the University of Maryland College Park.
- [Japan Returns to the Heart of DC on April 13-14, 2024 at the Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-returns-to-the-heart-of-dc-on-april-13-14-2024-at-the-sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival/) - WASHINGTON, DC (April 3, 2024) – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC’s (JASWDC) Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival, the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States, returns to Pennsylvania Ave this spring on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 - 14, 2024.
- [Ambassador Shigeo Yamada Joins the Japan-America Society of Washington DC as Honorary Patron](https://jaswdc.org/document/ambassador-shigeo-yamada-joins-the-japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-as-honorary-patron/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America, will serve as an Honorary Patron to the Society.
- [Courtesy Call on Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, the Spouse of the Prime Minister, by the Winners of the National Japan Bowl](https://jaswdc.org/document/courtesy-call-on-mrs-kishida-yuko-the-spouse-of-the-prime-minister-by-the-winners-of-the-national-japan-bowl/) - July 19, 2023 Japanese Original press release On July 19, from 11:00 a.m. for about 45 minutes, Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, the spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, received a courtesy call from a group of high school and university students from the United States. They are winners and prize winners of the National Japan
- [Visit to the United States of America by Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan (April 16)](https://jaswdc.org/document/visit-to-the-united-states-of-america-by-mrs-kishida-yuko-the-spouse-of-the-prime-minister-of-japan-april-16/) - On April 17th (16th, local time), Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, the spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, visited the Sakura Matsuri – Japan Street Festival in DC.
- [The 31st National Japan Bowl returns in person on April 13-14, 2023](https://jaswdc.org/document/the-31st-national-japan-bowl-2023/) - The National Japan Bowl returns in person for the first time since 2019! Join us at the University of Maryland or catch the action live online.
- [Find Japan at Sakura Matsuri 2023](https://jaswdc.org/document/sakura-matsuri-2023/) - Sakura Matsuri 2023 will feature over 24 hours of Japanese performances and cultural presentations, food and beverages, handmade Japanese crafts, and more.
- [JASWDC Board Elects New Trustees](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-board-of-trustees-election/) - The JASWDC Board elects new trustees Michael Beeman, Brent Bombach, Yuki Sako, Hiroko Tada, and Kenneth Weinstein as Trustees of the Society.
- [ジェームズ・ズムワルト・ワシントンDC日米協会理事長による林外務大臣表敬](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-meets-fm-hayashi/) - On November 11, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met with Ambassador (ret.) James P. Zumwalt, Chairman of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC.
- [The Honorable Kurt Campbell to Receive 2022 Marshall Green Award](https://jaswdc.org/document/the-honorable-kurt-campbell-to-receive-2022-marshall-green-award/) - JASWDC is pleased to announce that The Honorable Kurt Campbell has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Marshall Green Award.
- [JASWDC Trustees in the News](https://jaswdc.org/document/experts-seoul-tokyo-maintain-ties-despite-possible-japanese-military-expansion/) - JASWDC Trustees in the news. Japanese Military expansion should be in line with the Biden administration's effort to forge a strong Washington-Seoul-Tokyo front
- [JASWDC Mourns the Passing of Ambassador Kunihiko Saito](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-mourns-the-passing-of-ambassador-kunihiko-saito/) - July 12, Washington, D.C. - Japan-America Society of Washington DC mourns the passing of Kunihiko Saito, Japan’s ambassador to the United States from 1995-1999. Ambassador Saito was a soft-spoken but strong supporter of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and he worked diligently in support of it. He was also a strong and early supporter of the Society’s
- [JASWDC Celebrates Summer at the 2022 Shokibarai](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-celebrates-summer-at-the-2022-shokibarai/) - Thank you to all of the JASWDC members and friends of the Society who joined us at our 2022 Shokibarai 暑気払い summer networking event! More than 150 friends of the Society gathered on June 29 for a fantastic evening on Greenberg Traurig’s rooftop terrace. We kicked off the event with remarks by our host, Pamela
- [JASWDC Mourns the Passing of Its Honorary Chairman, Norman Y. Mineta](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-mourns-the-passing-of-its-honorary-chairman-norman-y-mineta/) - May 4, WASHINGTON DC - Japan-America Society of Washington DC is saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and the man who served as our Honorary Chairman since 2008, The Honorable Norman Yoshio Mineta. He left us on Tuesday, May 3 at the age of 90. Everyone who knew him called him
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC to Host 60th Anniversary of Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival, April 9-10, 2022](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-to-host-60th-anniversary-of-sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival-april-9-10-2022/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC’s (JASWDC) Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival, the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States, returns this spring as an in-person celebration for its 60th Anniversary. The Matsuri will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, 2022. On its 60th anniversary, the Sakura
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC to host  30th National Japan Bowl, April 21-22, 2022](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-to-host-30th-national-japan-bowl-april-21-22-2022/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is excited to announce that the 30th National Japan Bowl competition, also known as Digital Japan Bowl III, will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 21-22, 2022, via Hopin. Following the success of the Digital Japan Bowl over the last two years, JASWDC will
- [Norman Y. Mineta Turns 90](https://jaswdc.org/document/norman-y-mineta-turns-90/) - Japan-America Society of Washington DC wishes a happy 90th birthday to its Honorary Chairman Norman Y. Mineta, who was born on November 12, 1931 in San Jose, California. As Honorary Chairman, Norman Y. Mineta is a dedicated supporter of the Society's activities, most recently having delivered the closing toast at JASWDC's 33rd Annual Dinner. (Left)
- [Congresswoman Diana Degette (D-CO) to receive JASWDC's Marshall Green Award](https://jaswdc.org/document/congresswoman-diana-degette-d-co-to-receive-jaswdcs-marshall-green-award/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Society’s Marshall Green Award. The Board of Trustees of the Society established the Marshall Green Award in 2011 to recognize “an individual or group that has made a sustained and significant contribution to
- [Ambassador James P. Zumwalt Conferred  The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon](https://jaswdc.org/document/ambassador-james-p-zumwalt-conferred-the-order-of-the-rising-sun-gold-rays-with-neck-ribbon/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Japan-America Society of Washington DC Chairman Ambassador James P. Zumwalt was conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon by Ambassador Tomita Koji at the Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, DC. Ambassador Tomita Koji presents Ambassador Zumwalt with The Order of the Rising Sun The
- [JASWDC Appoints US Senator Bill Hagerty as Honorary Chairman](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-appoints-us-senator-bill-hagerty-as-honorary-chairman/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. Japan-America Society of Washington DC President Ryan Shaffer has announced that United States Senator Bill Hagerty has agreed to serve in the role of Honorary Chairman of the Society. Senator Hagerty joins The Honorable Norman Y. Mineta and The Honorable John V. Roos in the role. Japan’s Ambassador Tomita Koji serves as the
- [JASWDC Board Appoints H.E. TOMITA Koji as Honorary Patron](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-board-appoints-h-e-tomita-koji-as-honorary-patron/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that H.E. TOMITA Koji, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America, will serve as one of the Society’s Honorary Patrons. Ambassador Tomita succeeds former Ambassador SUGIYAMA Shinsuke J. in the role. Ambassador James P. Zumwalt, Chairman of the
- [魅力を封じられた日本 - ライアン·シェイファー](https://jaswdc.org/document/魅力を封じられた日本-ライアン·シェイファー/)
- [Sakura Samurai – Summer Movie Series Presents Harakiri 切腹 at the Wharf DC.](https://jaswdc.org/document/sakura-samurai-summer-movie-series-presents-harakiri-切腹-at-the-wharf-dc/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the second and final installment of the Sakura Samurai – Summer Movie Series, The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) will host an outdoor screening of Harakiri 切腹 on Friday, August 13th at the Wharf DC. This event is hosted in partnership with The Japan Foundation New York. While watching Harakiri, a black & white samurai film classic, attendees can enjoy the Wharf’s beautiful waterfront views and order a custom Sakura Samurai cocktail from Cantina
- [Iwo Jima relic to be returned from US to Japanese soldier's family (The Mainichi)](https://jaswdc.org/document/iwo-jima-relic-to-be-returned-from-us-to-japanese-soldiers-family-the-mainichi/) - July 2, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- A passbook that has been kept as a World War II relic for years by a group promoting U.S.-Japan ties in Washington will be returned to the family of a Japanese soldier who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific more than 75 years
- [Sakura Samurai – Summer Movie Series Presents an Outdoor Screening of “A Tale of Samurai Cooking: A True Love Story”](https://jaswdc.org/document/sakura-samurai-summer-movie-series-presents-an-outdoor-screening-of-a-tale-of-samurai-cooking-a-true-love-story/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the first installment of the Sakura Samurai – Summer Movie Series, The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) will present an outdoor screening of the film, A Tale of Samurai Cooking: A True Love Story on July 22nd. This event is hosted in partnership with The Japan Foundation New York, Friends
- [JASWDC Celebrates the 29th National Japan Bowl](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-celebrates-the-29th-national-japan-bowl/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) successfully held the 29th National Japan Bowl, otherwise known as Digital Japan Bowl II, on Thursday and Friday, April 8-9, 2021. The championship round was live-streamed on YouTube from 6-9PM EDT on Friday, April 9 and reached an audience of over 2K viewers across nine different countries. Japan Bowl Honorary Patron Her
- [JASWDC Mourns the Passing of Ambassador Walter F. Mondale](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-mourns-the-passing-of-ambassador-walter-f-mondale/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) deeply mourns the passing of Ambassador Walter Mondale on April 19. After a distinguished career serving his country as Senator from Minnesota, Vice President under President Carter, and the Democratic Party candidate for President in 1984, Mondale accepted President Clinton’s request in 1993 to return to public service
- [JASWDC Board Elects New Trustees](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-board-elects-new-trustees/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has elected Takaaki Kakudoh, Marie Kissel, Akihiko Nakazono, and Saori Tsuchiya to serve as Trustees of the Society. Ambassador James P. Zumwalt, Chairman of Japan-America Society of Washington DC underscored the wealth of knowledge and experience these Trustees
- [Sakura Matsuri – Virtual Community Gathering to  Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Virtually on April 3, 2021](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 the 2021 Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival. In place of the Sakura Matsuri this year, JASWDC will provide an online platform to gather the Sakura Matsuri community—vendors, exhibitors, demonstrators, attendees, and sponsors—for a virtual celebration
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC to host 29th National Japan Bowl, April 8-9, 2021](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 as Digital Japan Bowl II, will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 8-9, 2021. Following the success of last year’s Digital Japan Bowl, the Society will hold the 2021 competition online, welcoming students from around
- [JASWDC Board of Trustees appoints Kenichiro Mizoguchi as Co-Vice Chair](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 to serve as its Co-Vice Chair. As Vice-Chair, Mr. Mizoguchi will help provide the strategic direction and guidance for the Society and its programs such as the Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival, the National Japan
- [Tanaka & Green Academic Scholarships open for 2020-2021 Applications](https://jaswdc.org/document/tanaka-green-academic-scholarships-open-for-2020-2021-applications/) - The scholarship was established in 2014 by JASWDC to support short-term academic study for either one college semester or one academic year at universities in Japan.
- [Japan in DC - A student-written guide book for exploring D.C.](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-in-dc-a-student-written-guide-book-for-exploring-d-c/) - Draw inspiration from this student-written guide to D.C., as you revisit some of the cities most notable land marks with a new perspective.
- [A Statement from the Japan-America Society of Washington DC](https://jaswdc.org/document/a-statement-from-the-japan-america-society-of-washington-dc/) - Japan-America Society of Washington DC is deeply proud of our community for its powerful and globally visible demands for the equal rights and equal dignity due to African Americans. We are committed to working for an end to systemic racism that weakens our community and creates an experience for African Americans and other minorities that
- [Update on JASWDC Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic](https://jaswdc.org/document/update-on-jaswdc-operations-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - To the JASWDC Family: We hope you are all finding ways to survive the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. During this time, JASWDC is striving to bring our Japanese cultural and intellectual programming to you virtually, and we hope that this helps in some way to brighten what, for so many of us, has been a dark
- [Amabie アマビエ Coloring Activity](https://jaswdc.org/document/amabie-アマビエ-coloring-activity/) - The Japan in a Suitcase team at JASWDC has put together a fun coloring sheet for kids to decorate and enjoy. This activity features an Amabie アマビエ (ah-mah-bee-ay) - a half mermaid, half bird-like creature or yokai, which appears in Japanese folklore. Download the sheet here. A yokai is a supernatural spirit that often helps people
- [How to Manage a Crisis: Seven Lessons from the 2011 Triple Disaster in Japan](https://jaswdc.org/document/how-to-manage-a-crisis-seven-lessons-from-the-2011-triple-disaster-in-japan/) - JASWDC Chairman AMB James P. Zumwalt discusses lessons learned from the 2011 Triple Disaster in Japan.
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC Appoints James P. Zumwalt as Chairman of the Board of Trustees](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 next Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
- [A note from JASWDC President Ryan Shaffer](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 beloved Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival. This is just one of the necessary steps that JASWDC is taking in order to help protect our community, while doing our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Today
- [JASWDC Announces Postponement of Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival](https://jaswdc.org/document/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 place on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The Society made this decision in consultation with public health authorities. The Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival is a Premier Event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. For updates on the
- [American and Canadian Japan Bowl® Winners to Visit Japan Through Kakehashi Project](https://jaswdc.org/document/american-and-canadian-japan-bowl-winners-to-visit-japan-through-kakehashi-project-2/) - This July, the winners of the 27th National Japan Bowl have been invited to participate in the Kakehashi Project sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will embark on the trip of a lifetime. Developed as an initiative to encourage young people to interact and build bridges with Japan, the Kakehashi Project seeks to promote mutual trust and understanding, encourage appreciation and knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and society, and foster grassroots relationships between Japan and the world. The National Japan Bowl winners will be joined by Level IV regional Japan Bowl winners, winners from the Ontario Japan Bowl and the Vancouver Metro Japan Bowl, and other high performing competitors in the National Japan Bowl. This year, 51 participants—43 Americans and 8 Canadians— were invited to travel to Japan from July 16-24, 2019.
- [JASWDC Presents the 27th National Japan Bowl: April 11-12, 2019](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-presents-the-27th-national-japan-bowl-april-11-12-2019/) - JASWDC Presents the 27th National Japan Bowl: April 11-12, 2019
- [Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival Prepares to Take the Stage on April 13, 2019](https://jaswdc.org/document/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival-prepares-to-take-the-stage-on-april-13-2019/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC’s Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival, a Premiere event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival and America’s biggest one-day Japanese festival, is back once again!
- [Japan-America Society of Washington DC Appoints Ryan Shaffer as New President](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-of-washington-dc-appoints-ryan-shaffer-as-new-president/) - JASWDC Welcomes Ryan Shaffer as New President
- [JASWDC Brings Sakura Tradition to Palisades](https://jaswdc.org/document/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](https://jaswdc.org/document/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](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdcs-spring-events-recap/) - Download program recaps for the 2018 Sakura Matsuri, National Japan Bowl, and CineMatsuri.
- [CineMatsuri Returns for a 5th Year](https://jaswdc.org/document/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.
- [Sakura Matsuri Returns to Pennsylvania Avenue on April 14, 2018](https://jaswdc.org/document/sakura-matsuri-returns-to-pennsylvania-avenue-on-april-14-2018/) - The Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival is back on Pennsylvania Ave on April 14, 2018.
- [JASWDC Presents the 26th National Japan Bowl: April 12-13](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-presents-the-26th-national-japan-bowl-april-12-13/) - JASWDC will hold the 26th National Japan Bowl on April 12-13, 2018.
- [JASWDC Welcomes Abigail Friedman as Interim President](https://jaswdc.org/document/jaswdc-welcomes-abigail-friedman-as-interim-president/) - The Society is delighted to announce Abigail Friedman as the organization’s interim president.
- [National Japan Bowl Registration Now Open](https://jaswdc.org/document/national-japan-bowl-registration-now-open/) - November 14, 2017: Registration is now open for the 26th National Japan Bowl until 1/12/2018
- [Kakehashi Project and Mazda Foundation Invite 30 Japan Bowl® Students to Japan](https://jaswdc.org/document/kakehashi-project-and-mazda-foundation-invite-30-japan-bowl-students-to-japan/) - July 13, 2017: Kakehashi Project and Mazda Foundation Invite 30 Japan Bowl® Students to Japan
- [Japan-America Society President Announces Retirement](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-president-announces-retirement/) - June 20, 2017: Japan-America Society President Announces Retirement
- [Japan-America Society and National Cherry Blossom Festival Continue the Gift of Trees](https://jaswdc.org/document/1601/) - May 4, 2017: Japan-America Society and National Cherry Blossom Festival Continue the Gift of Trees
- [JASWDC Brings Japan-America Friendship Program to Local School](https://jaswdc.org/document/1600/) - May 30, 2017: JASWDC Brings Japan-America Friendship Program to Local School
- [New vendors, performers, and wider space helped invigorate 57th Sakura Matsuri](https://jaswdc.org/document/new-vendors-performers-and-wider-space-helped-invigorate-57th-sakura-matsuri/) - April 21, 2017: New vendors, performers, and wider space helped invigorate 57th Sakura Matsuri
- [Announcement of Winners of the 25th National Japan Bowl®](https://jaswdc.org/document/announcement-of-winners-of-the-25th-national-japan-bowl/) - April 21, 2017: Announcement of Winners of the 25th National Japan Bowl®
- [Japan-America Society President to Receive Japanese Imperial Decoration](https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-america-society-president-to-receive-japanese-imperial-decoration/) - May 2, 2017: Japan-America Society President to Receive Japanese Imperial Decoration

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