Nov 15, JASO NEXT: Trivia Night

This NEXT member-only program is a fun evening built to hang out, laugh, get to know other NEXT members, and even test your Japan knowledge! Trivia will be about all things Japanese - culture, international and local relations, history, politics, traditions, and more. For one lucky winner, there will be a super cool prize from SakéOne!

Nov 19, WLC Networking

Don't miss this opportunity to let your hair down and secure new connections with other innovative women! Join the Women's Leadership Council for a fun and casual get-together at 40 LBS Coffee + Bar, located in downtown Portland.

Dec 5, Holiday After Hours

Celebrate the holiday season with friends old and new while enjoying delicious refreshments! Cultivate your network with like-minded supports of the US-Japan relationship at our annual Holiday After Hours, generously hosted by Lane Powell.

By Nov 8, JASO is Hiring

Do you have a love of Japanese culture? Do you enjoy teaching children aged 6-10? Can you organize volunteers? Position open until 5pm, Friday November 8.

Nov 14, New Member Meet & Greet

This is a great way to meet lots of dedicated members of JASO, whether you're a new member, a not-so-new member, or someone thinking about joining us soon. We'd love to see you there!

Oct 24, A Discussion on Japan’s Tourism Strategy

Join us for an insightful presentation and discussion with Executive Director Yoko Tanaka as we learn more about Japan’s strategies for inbound tourism. After the program, join our famous sushi & networking session.

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。