Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC)

Want to join our team? We are accepting applications for a Program Assistant Intern through the Tanaka Scholars Internship program!

How to apply: Fill out the official form (https://jaswdc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/internship-application-1) also found through our website. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

What you need: Your personal info, resume, and a cover letter detailing your availability and interest.

Deadline: Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT. No phone calls, please.

📣 Applications are now open!

Are you a college student thinking about studying abroad in Japan? Or do you know someone who is? The Tanaka & Green Academic Scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year are now accepting applications!

🌏 Open to undergrad and graduate students across the U.S., this scholarship supports academic study in Japan.

🗓️ Deadline: July 31, 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply at jaswdc.org/tanaka-green-scholarship

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Support the community and our favorite Japanese players at Japan Night!🎌

On May 13th, witness defender Keisuke Kurokawa and midfielder Hosei Kijima in action at Audi Field.

The Perk: The first 75 tickets sold via our link qualify for a special meet & greet with Keisuke and Hosei after the final whistle! 📸
Your ticket also helps JASWDC continue its mission in the DMV. Don’t wait, these 75 spots will go fast!

🔗 Tickets: Link in Bio
☎️ Group rates (10+): 212-939-2176

📢Registration for the JASWDC's Japanese Language School Spring Term is closing soon!👩‍🏫

The Registration deadline is April 26th, get your spot while you can!

🎉New to learning Japanese but not sure where to start? Register for our Beginner Classes - no previous experience or knowledge of the Japanese language required!

Our language school is dedicated to providing in-depth, accessible language classes tailored to suit your level of knowledge in Japanese. As such, all JLS classes are offered online through Zoom.

Follow the link in our profile to register before the deadline!

Start Your Japanese Journey!

Looking to start learning Japanese with confidence?

Our Beginner Japanese Prep Class is the perfect way to get a head start!

Gain essential basics, experience our interactive lessons, and step confidently into the next level of Japanese.

Spring Term Enrollment Open Now!
- Small class sizes & supportive instructors
- Fun, interactive lessons to build your foundation

Register by April 26!

Check out this link to learn more and register now: https://japanamericasocietyofwashingtoninc.wildapricot.org/japanese-language-school

Start Your Japanese Journey!

Looking to start learning Japanese with confidence?

Our Beginner Japanese Prep Class is the perfect way to get a head start!
Gain essential basics, experience our interactive lessons, and step confidently into the next level of Japanese.

Spring Term Enrollment Open Now!
- Small class sizes & supportive instructors
- Fun, interactive lessons to build your foundation
Register by April 26!
Check out the link in our bio to learn more and register now!

Thank you to everyone that helped make the 64th Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival such a success!

To our sponsors, performers, exhibitors, vendors, and attendees - thank you all for everything.

And a special thank you to our subcommittee and volunteers for working so hard to make the Matsuri happen every year.

Can't wait to see everyone in 2027!

The weather forecast for the 2026 Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival in Washington DC is looking very promising.

Be sure to get your tickets so you don't miss out on enjoying the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the US!

Advance ticket purchase discounts end soon and prices go up for day-of purchases at the gate.

Ticket categories are selling out, so visit the following link to secure your entrance tickets today!

https://sakuramatsuri.org/

Come celebrate D.C.’s vibrant Japanese culture as the Washington Nationals host their annual Japanese Heritage Day! The purchase deadline is upcoming at April 01, at 11:59pm EDT, follow the link in our profile to get your tickets now!

Everyone who purchases a ticket through this link will receive an exclusive Japanese Heritage Day Hat and sit together with The Japan-America Society of Washington DC community. More information will be sent out to eligible buyers 24 hours prior to the game.

For more information or to purchase a group of 13 or more, please contact Hannah Sawa at 202-640-7061 or [email protected].

Date & Time: Apr 04, 2026 4:05 PM EDT

Location: Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003, US

With the cherry blossom season on its way, it is the perfect time to join local author Natalie Anna Jacobsen as she takes audiences through Meiji Era in Japan, the timed period and setting for her debut novel, GHOST TRAIN, a historical fantasy that blends true events and folklore.

Learn how she approached writing about a complex era marked by transformation and technology, who she relied on for their expertise in translating and transcribing dense historical texts, and how her experience in Japan shaped the book, told through the eyes of a samurai’s daughter.

Even more, hear about the real-life folklore, superstitions, and yokai that inspired the book, and how their stories survive today!

The event will include a talk, audience Q&A, and book signing — plus the chance to take photos with the author. A variety of sake, beer, and other non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Food will not be provided.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Place: JASWDC office
1819 L Street NW Suite 800, Washington DC 20036
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM (ET)

Ticket purchase includes a copy of "Ghost Train!" (JASWDC members get a special discount).

Click this link to get your tickets now: https://jaswdc.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F38844