Sat, Mar 8, Oya no Kai Annual Benefit

Support Oya no Kai here: https://onk.tofinoauctions.com/benefit2025

Thurs, Mar 6, WLC Financial Health Workshop

New year, new financial possibilities! Join the Women's Leadership Council for this JASO members-only workshop and make this the year you prioritize your financial health.

Thurs, Feb 27, NEXT: Thursday Night Karaoke

Sing your heart out and unwind with great company, appetizers, and refreshments, getting to know your JASO NEXT network! Only 20 spots available, NEXT members only.

Sat, Apr 19, Toyama Cup

Calling all university, college, and community college students in Oregon and SW Washington studying Japanese language! Applications due April 1st.

Sat, Mar 8, Fundraising Bazaar by Shokookai

The proceeds from the bazaar will be 100% donated to established organizations such as Japanese Red Cross Society and Fukushima Donation for Orphans Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

SakéOne hiring Japanese Bilingual Project Administrator

Click the article for job description and company details.

Sun, Mar 2, Hinamatsuri at Gresham Japanese Garden

Celebrate Hinamatsuri at the Gresham Japanese Garden!

United Grain hiring Growth & Strategy Manager

Additional details and application available on United Grain Corp's website.

Winter 2025 Lecture Series by PSU’s CJS

Dedicate an evening to learning more about Japan! Check out these FREE lectures from Portland State University's Center for Japanese Studies Winter 2025 Lecture Series.

Study Japanese Language on Zoom

Winter 2025 Term group classes in session!

Japanese Language 4 Travel & Vacation in Portland

Winter 2025 Term group classes now in session!

Japanese Language 4 Travel & Vacation in Salem

Winter 2025 Term group classes are now in session!

Welcome New Staff

Takako will be in charge of our Japan on the Road program, which gives elementary school students all over Oregon and SW Washington their first experiences of Japan.

Private Japanese Classes Now Available

JASO is now able to offer private one-on-one Japanese language classes, personalized to your needs. Each class is 60 minutes long, and you can choose when, for what purpose, and how often to study. All classes take place online over Zoom. If you’d like an individualized course structured to your personal needs, complete the attached
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Welcome to the Japan-America Society of Oregon

JASO (ja-zo) is a member-based, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization consisting of corporations and individuals in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

JASO was established in 1907, and is the 3rd oldest Japan America Society in the US.

Our mission is to develop business and community by strengthening the US-Japan relationship. If you are an organization or an individual, and you are passionate about the importance of the US-Japan relationship, we invite you to join us and get involved today!

日米協会は全米の37州にある非営利団体です。オレゴン日米協会は1907年に設立され、アメリカで3番目に古い日米協会です。オレゴン州とワシントン州の南西地区を担当しており、現在、正規職員3名、150名以上のボランティアの方々、120の法人会員、800名以上の個人会員で構成されております。より良い日米関係を築いていくため、お互いの歴史、文化、慣習などを尊重しながら、現地でのビジネスのサポート、教育・文化交流などの活動を行ってきました。アメリカでは、寄付やボランティアをすることで地域社会の発展に貢献するという文化があり、多くの企業が様々な形で助け合っています。JASOでは日本企業様がスムーズに現地の地域社会へ溶け込めるようお手伝いをさせていただきます。

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