Soroban League North America

08/19/2025

🌟🧮 Discover the Magic of the International Abacus Classic🧮 🌟

On August 9 and 10, 2025, the International Abacus Classic (IAC) brought together 100 students from the US, Japan, and Brazil for an unforgettable weekend at Hilton Costa Mesa/Orange County. More than a competition, IAC is where global friendships begin, cultures connect, and abacus skills shine!

Whether you’re new to IAC or just curious, you’ll love seeing how abacus learning goes far beyond numbers—building confidence, international friendships, and lifelong memories.

✨ Watch our recap video to catch the excitement, teamwork, and smiles from this year’s event!
✨ Ready to challenge your mind and connect with a global community?
Join us next year 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝗻𝗱!

Event updates and details coming soon on our page.

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08/18/2025

Thank you to every student, family, and supporter who made IAC 2025 truly special! We welcomed 100 passionate participants from across the US, Japan, and Brazil. Together, we celebrated skill, friendship, fun, and unforgettable memories. Your enthusiasm made this event an inspiring celebration of learning and connection.

We are excited to announce that IAC 2026 will take place on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻!
Details about IAC 2026 will be announced soon.

If you practice abacus and are interested in cultural exchange, mark your calendars and get ready to join a vibrant global community where numbers, culture, and friendship come together. We hope to see you there!

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05/19/2025

Soroban Success Story!

We are thrilled to celebrate Winston Chan, a shining example of Soroban excellence in North America!

Winston has studied Soroban and Anzan for 13 years at Japanese Abacus Math School (JAMS) in Portland, Oregon, and his incredible journey was just featured in the Portland Tribune! 📰

From a quiet beginner to a confident mental math master, Winston’s story proves that long-term dedication, focus, and the power of Soroban can shape not just great students but strong individuals ready to take on the world.

We are proud to have students like Winston represent the heart of Soroban education in North America.

🔗 Learn more about our partner school: www.jamsportland.com

(PORTLAND) — Population of Portland? Right around 630,000. Number of Portlanders who are into salmon protection, piano, motor sports and headed to Stanford University? Oh, and the abacus? That’d be Winston Chan. He’s sui generis: unique. According to Toronto Metropolitan University, an abacus ...

05/19/2025

🌟 Soroban League North America is Proud to Celebrate One of Our Own! 🌟

Winston Chan, a senior at Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon, and a long-time Abacus learner, has been featured by his school for ranking among the world’s top mental math performers through Abacus mastery! 🧮🔥

Winston began his journey over a decade ago at Japanese Abacus Math School (JAMS) and has developed extraordinary focus, speed, and precision through Soroban training. His story is a powerful reminder of what dedication, consistency, and the right foundation can achieve.

We proudly recognize Winston for his accomplishments and for representing the spirit of resilience, concentration, and tenacity that Soroban training instills in the next generation of global thinkers.

📖 Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.jesuitportland.org/our-community/news/news-details/~board/school-news/post/mental-math-magician-jesuit-senior-ranks-among-worlds-best-on-the-abacus

Let’s continue nurturing champions like Winston and inspiring the world through Soroban education. 🇯🇵🇺🇸🌍

09/11/2024

11/23/2021

2021 correspondence abacus contest was done ✅

There are over 400 students participated, and hopefully see you everyone next year !

06/29/2021

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