Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is a nonprofit organization based in Mercer Island, Washington, focused on fostering mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and Washington State. It operates as a membership group comprising corporations, government and community organizations, and individuals, with a mission centered on education and exchange through events that connect members and friends in business, culture, and schools. A key program, Japan-In-the-Schools, engages elementary and secondary students to introduce Japanese culture at the request of local teachers, reaching tens of thousands of students to date. The organization positions itself within the nonprofit sector as a forum for idea exchange and relationship-building, offering programs and activities that support cultural education and cross-cultural collaboration. Recent activities include involvement in civic events such as the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival and hosting volunteer-focused workshops to support its JIS program, reflecting ongoing community engagement in the Seattle metropolitan region.