As part of our mission to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and Washington State, we provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and information. To support this mission, we host a variety of events, from business seminars to culinary experiences featuring Japanese chefs, celebrating the rich diversity of our community.
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Annual Meeting is our premier networking event in April. It’s a chance to connect, review past achievements, and meet our new leadership team while learning about future goals. Learn More…
Bridging Cultures and Celebrating Community: Highlights from the Annual Meeting and Spring Gala 2025
All photos courtesy of Maria Niki. Introduction On April 23rd in Wing Luke Museum’s Ford Foundation Community Hall, over one hundred JASSW members and community partners gather to celebrate this
Thank You for Joining the Annual Meeting: Soaring Towards the Future!
The Japan-America Society’s “Annual Meeting: Soaring Towards the Future” held on Thursday, April 25 at The Museum of Flight, was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration and gratitude. With the
Thanks for Joining Annual Meeting 2023!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Meeting on April 20th, 2023! We had a fully in-person meeting this year at the beautiful Bellevue City Hall, where
Golf Tournament is held in July and brings members and supporters together for fun, networking, and friendly competition, all while supporting our mission. Learn More…
Thank You for Joining the 63rd Annual Golf Tournament!
Thank You for Joining the 63rd Annual Golf Tournament! We extend our warmest gratitude to each and every one of you for making our 63rd Annual Golf Tournament on July
Thank You for Joining the 62nd Annual Golf Tournament!
Thank you to all of our golfers, volunteers, sponsors, dinner participants, and everyone else for joining us on July 27th, 2022 at The Golf Club in Newcastle! It was a
Thank you for attending the 61st Annual Golf Tournament!
Yesterday 33 foursomes, over 20 dinner guests, and 20 volunteers joined us for the 61st Annual Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Newcastle to enjoy a beautiful day of
Holiday Dinner is our premier fundraising event and annual celebration. Join over 400 members and guests for the most enjoyable evening of the year! Learn More…
Recap of Centennial Gala 2023!
We thank all who participated in the 2023 JASSW Centennial Gala, held on November 28, at the Westin Hotel, Seattle. Attended by about 360 (45 tables of eight), the gala
Thank You for a Successful 98th Holiday Celebration and Auction and Announcing Game Winners!
Last night we gathered as a community to ‘Raise a Toast’ to the Tokyo Olympics and fundraise for the Society’s programs at our 98th Holiday Celebration and Auction. Thank you,
Thank you for attending our 97th Holiday Celebration and Auction
On December 1, 2020, we hosted our 97th Holiday Celebration and Auction. With the theme of Bringing Community Together, the event featured performances by OKK Taiko, the Evergreen Glee Club,