June 25, Business Success with Your Japanese Colleagues & Clients

Join us online for this 90-minute program to close the culture gap and learn strategies for business and social success when working with your Japanese counterparts.

６月18日、JASO主催、オンラインビジネスワークショップ『日米異文化マネジメント』

このセミナーはゴールド、プラチナ、ダイアモンド会員の皆様へ無料で提供しております。オンライン（Zoom）にて日本語で開催いたします。

June 5, Annual Gala & General Meeting

Join us at our largest annual gathering as we celebrate and learn about the amazingly varied connectivity between our community and Japan, and help us in our work through your donation or sponsorship. Our Gala theme this year is our bonds, our kizuna.

Win TWO Round-Trip Delta Tickets from PDX to Japan NOW

If you're thinking of a trip to Japan right now, here's the perfect opportunity to get TWO ROUND-TRIP TICKETS for just one $40 raffle ticket. Tickets go fast - buy NOW!

June 7, Music & Dance of Three Nations

All are welcome to attend! Celebrating unity and culture for the tenth year.

May 22, Asian Studies Research Event 2025

Free and open to the public! Engage with fresh perspectives on Asia from across disciplines.

NOW HIRING Assistant Kurabu Director at Oya no Kai

Oya no Kai is hiring! They are accepting applications until May 20th, so act quickly for consideration. Please send your resume, cover letter, and questions to the info email in the application.

NOW HIRING Consular Office of Japan in Portland

See full details and how to apply here: https://www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100840615.pdf

Study Japanese Language on Zoom

Classes are now in session. If you are an adult and work with Japanese colleagues or you’re planning a future trip to Japan for business, our group classes will help.

Study Japanese Language in Portland

Classes are now in session. Let's study and practice Japanese together in conversation in downtown Portland!

Study Japanese Language in Salem

Classes are now in session. Let's study and practice Japanese together in conversation in downtown Salem!

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。