Community Resources

Explore local Japan-related organizations in Oregon and SW Washington.

Advocacy

Oregon Rises Above Haterecognizing diversity, beauty, & strength of the AANHPI Community
Portland JACLcelebrate Japanese American culture, promote and protect human and civil rights for all

Cultural Arts

Issoan Teateaching chanoyu (tea ceremony) and other aspects of Japanese culture like kimono & haiku
Monmouth Taikotaiko group performing in the Willamette Valley
Oregon Koto-Kaiintroducing more people to the beauty of koto through education and concerts
Portland Kimono Clubcommunity of women in the Portland area with interest in traditional kimono
Portland Oregon Paper ShapersPortland chapter of OrigamiUSA for origami enthusiasts of all ages
Portland Taikoinspiring audiences, building community, and educating about heritage and culture
Salem Origami Clubfree monthly origami workshops for folders of all levels and ages
SORA SHODOpromoting peace and expression through live shodo performances and lessons
Takohachipreserving traditional Japanese music and dance through education and performances
Unit Souzoubuilding creative, imaginative works while honoring history and roots of the taiko art form
Wakai Tea Associationupholding the tradition of tea through Urasenke school certification and study
Wakakusa-Kaigroup learning the Urasenke school’s chanoyu (tea ceremony) in Eugene, Oregon

Community

Friends of MacDonaldcelebrating the life of Japan’s first English teacher
Japanese American Museum of Oregonhonoring history & culture of Japanese Americans in the PNW
Japanese American Society of Central OregonJASCO, strengthening the Japanese American community
Japanese Ancestral SocietyNikkei Jin Kai, serving the Nikkei community for over 120 years
OBON SOCIETYreturning non-biological human remains taken during wartime to families
Oya no Kaienhancing cultural education in the Japanese Immersion Program at Portland Public Schools
ShokookaiJapanese Business Association of Portland
Southern Oregon Japanese AssociationSOJA, promoting Japanese-American exchange activities

Gardens

Ashland Japanese Gardenin Ashland, OR, find peace and wellness through the garden’s tranquility
Chehalem Valley Sch. Japanese Garden of Friendshiphonoring Newberg-Asago sister city relationship
Choshi Garden in Mingus Parkin Coos Bay, OR, honoring the Coos Bay-Choshi sister city relationship
Germaine Fuller Japanese Gardenin Salem, OR, created by Professor Fuller and her students in 1991
Gresham Japanese Gardenin Gresham, OR, a place of culture, beauty, tranquility, and learning
Hikaru Mizu Japanese Gardenin Ontario, OR, celebrating reflection and connection
Lake Sacajawea Japanese Gardenin Longview, WA, redesigned as a Japanese garden in 1990
Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, OR, 12-acres inspiring harmony and peace, designed in 1963
Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship Gardenin Vancouver, WA, honoring Washington-Japan friendship