Member’s Day 2021

Welcome to the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington! New to the Society? Considering joining and want to learn more? Join us for an...

Pandemic relief grants and loans Q&A

Pandemic relief grants and loans questions? We have answers for you! Join us for a Q&A session where you can ask your questions directly to Kanako...

JAS-Net Spring Trivia 大会

Networking! Trivia! Fun! Prizes! Test your knowledge of Japan and network with friends new and old at JAS-NET’s Spring Trivia Taikai! Teams of 4 will compete...

GiveBIG to #StopAsianHate

Please consider supporting the Society in its mission to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Japan and Washington State by providing...

May 2021 Virtual JIS: Workshops

Joins us for two more exciting virtual JIS workshops in the month of May! On Tuesday, May 11th at 4:00 PM (PT) we will host...

Save the Date for the 61st Annual Golf Tournament!

Save the Date! Wednesday, July 28, 2021Golf Club at Newcastle Join us for a great day of golf at a gorgeous golf course! Network with friends and...

V-JIS: Tōkaidō on March 29th

Join us for a crash course in Japanese history!  In this workshop, we will follow Tōkaidō, the ancient road that connected Kyotō and Tōkyō, through Japanese history...

Congratulations to the 2020 winner of the Lily McMahan Outstanding Volunteer...

Congratulations to Masako Tsuoka, the 2020 winner of the Society's Lily McMahan Outstanding Volunteer Award. Masako has been a dedicated volunteer for our Japan-in-the-Schools program, visiting schools...

“Shout Out to Japan!” Returns on March 25th

In commemoration of the 10 year anniversary of The Great East Japan Earthquake the Society will host a conversation with Rear Admiral Robert. P. Girrier (retired), who...

V-JIS: Restaurant on March 15th

One of the most exciting things about visiting Japan is trying all of the delicious food.  Get an introduction to restaurants and eating out...