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 on “Programs” and then hovering over “Signature Programs.”
Japan in the Year is a policy program that brings together experts in the Washington DC area to discuss Japan’s domestic and international political future for the upcoming year.
Japan Bowl® is an academic competition that tests the achievements of high school students throughout the United States who are studying the Japanese language and culture. The National Japan Bowl® is held in Maryland each spring.
CineMatsuri™ is Washington DC’s first and only film festival that centers around Japanese-language movies.
The Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival >>
The Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is the Society’s largest and perhaps most well-known event. Held every spring during the four-week National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF) period, the street festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the U.S.
The Annual Dinner and Silent Auction are held in the fall to welcome and honor America and Japan’s most distinguished leaders. The Dinner and Silent Auction are a primary source of support for the Japan-America Society’s many educational and cultural activities.