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2026 Sakura Matsuri Tickets & Merch
2026 Sakura Matsuri Tickets & Merch
Japanese Language School Registration
Japanese Language School Registration
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 Heritage Day Tickets - Washington Nationals
Japanese Heritage Day Tickets - Washington Nationals
4/4/26 @ 4:05 PM - The Japan-America Society of Washington DC
Author Talk with Natalie Jacobsen “Ghost Train” - The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.
Author Talk with Natalie Jacobsen “Ghost Train” - The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.
2026 Sakura Matsuri Volunteer Application
2026 Sakura Matsuri Volunteer Application
Sakura Matsuri Media Pass Application
Sakura Matsuri Media Pass Application
We invite you to experience Japan in DC at the 2024 Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival, April 13 - 14, 2024. Apply for media & press credentials here.
Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
D.C. United Signs Japanese Defender Keisuke Kurokawa from Gamba Osaka | DC United
D.C. United Signs Japanese Defender Keisuke Kurokawa from Gamba Osaka | DC United
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 30, 2025) - D.C. United has signed defender Keisuke Kurokawa from Gamba Osaka in the J1 League, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC). The Black-and-Red has signed Kurokawa to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30. “Keisuke
Sakura Matsuri 2026 - Subcommittee Interest Form
Sakura Matsuri 2026 - Subcommittee Interest Form
The 2026 Sakura Matsuri will be held on April 11 & 12, 2026 on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW in downtown Washington, DC. We are currently seeking new members to work on the various subcommittees that contribute to the success of the Matsuri. In a subcommittee role, you will work with other subcommittee members (generally a minimum of 3 members per area) to help manage one of the areas of the Sakura Matsuri (usually a minimum of 3 members on each subcommittee). This involves setup and breakdown of your area, managing the volunteers that staff your area, and providing assistance to guests of the Matsuri. As a subcommittee member, you'll have the opportunity to attend regularly scheduled meetings with the JASWDC staff and other subcommittee members to engage in planning for the Matsuri.
🏆 Finding Their Voices in a Second Language: Hayfield Students Shine at J.LIVE Talk National Competition
🏆 Finding Their Voices in a Second Language: Hayfield Students Shine at J.LIVE Talk National Competition
Several Hayfield Secondary School AP Japanese students traveled to George Washington University in November to participate in the J.LIVE Talk competition, a national TED Talk-style event that challenges students to present complex ideas entirely in Japanese.
JASWDC Board Appoints Ambassador George Glass as Honorary Patron - The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.
JASWDC Board Appoints Ambassador George Glass as Honorary Patron - The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.
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
Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival
Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival
US-Japan Capital Gala
US-Japan Capital Gala
JASWDC's US-Japan Capital Gala is DC's premier celebration of the US-Japan friendship. Over the years the Gala has welcomed and honored some of America's and Japan's most distinguished leaders.
Japanese Language School: Instructor Application
Japanese Language School: Instructor Application
Internships with the Society are available to a limited number of college students each term. Internships are unpaid positions. Depending on the university's internship program, credit is sometimes offered. Interns must pledge to work a minimum of three full days a week for a period of no less than eight weeks.
Become a JASWDC Member!
Become a JASWDC Member!
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.
JASWDC Website
JASWDC Website
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Newsletter Signup
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,
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National Japan Bowl®
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JB Alumni Group
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JICC - Embassy of Japan
JICC - Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) is a part of the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. The JICC is committed to enriching the relationship between Japan and the United States through an active, vibrant cultural exchange.
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