We are a non-profit organization.

founded in 1985

The Japan-America Society of Connecticut was founded in 1985 by a group of volunteers for the purpose of nurturing and sustaining the deepening relationship between Japan and the USA.

The Japan-America Society of Connecticut believes the importance of cultural education to both Japanese and American audiences.

To become the member of the Japan-America Society of Connecticut is very simple. Everyone is invited to join.

The Japan-America Society of Connecticut is a non-profit organization registered with the state of Connecticut and IRS. Certain portion of donations are tax deductive (not membership dues) as IRS and state regulations. All of our officers and volunteers support the Society without any payment or reward.

Many of our volunteers have been providing class rooms and lecture support to aid teachers and professors at educational institutions.

Other volunteers help us organize for our social activities as well as cultural activities

Many of our activities cost our members minimum amount or none. All of activities and functions are supported by the membership dues and donations from many corporations and individuals.

Some of our activities are:

• Annual bus trip to New York and to Yaohan Japanese Shopping Center.
• Fall picnic outing.
• New Years party and annual meeting.
• Grants Fund raising auction,
• Monthly Nihongo Night.
• Support for Japan Clubs in schools
• Hiking, Skiing outing, music concert, etc.

As many other organizations do, the Japan-America Society of Connecticut publishes following:

• Annual Report
• Financial Report
• Membership Roster
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Activity Notification

The Japan-America Society of Connecticut offers an Academic Scholarship funding for Connecticut high school students to travel and visit the country of Japan. The purpose of this program is to help high school students to understand other culture other then their own through research works. The Japan-America Society of Connecticut requests those students to provide certain research works prior to apply for the program, during they are in Japan, and after they come back from Japan.

The Mission Statement
of
the Japan-America Society of Connecticut

Founded in 1985, the purpose of the Japan-America Society of Connecticut is to facilitate understanding and friendship. They recognize the need for cross-cultural exchange between Japan and the US, the need to stimulate the study of the Japanese language and culture in America; and the need to educate the leaders of tomorrow - our youth - about Japan and its culture.

You are invited to participate the committee meetings after you become a member of the Japan-America Society of Connecticut. Please let us know your interest when you enroll membership with us.

If you have any questions about the Japan-America Society of Connecticut, please contact us:

Japan Society of Connecticut, Inc.
PO Box 252
Plainville, CT 06062

Email to Japan of Connecticut

President        Taka Yoneda

Thank you very much for your interest with the Japan-America Society of Connecticut. We look forward to hear from you soon.

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