Spring 2023 Group Language Classes on Zoom
If you’re an adult and work with Japanese colleagues or you’re planning a future trip to Japan for business, our Japanese Language Classes will help. We cover business situations even at the beginner levels, butRead More
Sat April 29, Hina Cheer Section @ Portland Thorns
Join us as community comes together and we celebrate Japanese international soccer star, Hina Sugita, at the Portland Thorns vs Angel City game at Providence Park on Saturday April 29, 7:30pm kick-off. Bring your voice,Read More
Thurs, April 13 The St.Cousair Story
Join us on a journey as President & CEO Naoki Kuze takes us from a small ski lodge in rural Nagano-ken to the creation and expansion of two separate food product brands, St.Cousair and KuzeRead More
Sat, March 11 Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl
On Saturday, March 11th, over 120 people will gather at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall in Vancouver, Washington for the Sixth Annual Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl, owned and hosted by JASO. Thirty-nine high school students supportedRead More
Sun. March 19, JASO Next Event: Meet the Maker
JASO Members are invited to join the Next committee as we meet Seiji Nanbu at his cafe, Electrica Coffee! Through Q&A we’ll be learning how he’s come to be a cafe owner, event producer, andRead More
Jan 2023, Japanese Language Group Classes
Our Winter Term classes kick-off the week of January 23, with classes for 8 weeks running through to mid-March. Seven different levels to choose from, affordable rates, professional teachers, aimed for business and after-work socialRead More
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. AllRead More
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2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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