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Connection through Business,
Culture and Schools
jassw.org
Our history
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) was founded on July 24, 1923 by Seattle’s
business, academic, and diplomatic community leaders. Except for a brief period during World War II, our
organization has remained active in fostering Japan-Washington State trade, business, and cultural activities.
It also maintains a close relationship with key government and private organizations such as the Consulate-
General of Japan and the Japan Business Association of Seattle. Until the 1980’s, JASSW was run entirely by
volunteers. Today, our staff consists of full-time professionals.
Our mission
is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and Washington State by
providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Throughout the year
our staff works with members, volunteers, industry leaders and other Japan-related institutions to bring enjoyable
and informative events to those with a wide variety of interests.
Programs Include:
• Distinguished speakers and trade related seminars including networking
• JAS-Net social events
• Cultural events including music, film, books and museum exhibitions
• Partnership events
• Auctions
• "Japan In the Schools" and "America In the Schools" education programs
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Become a...
Corporate Member
Volunteering
Our programs and events offer connections with many businesses, and volunteers are a large
part of its success. JASSW is always looking for members to help with Japan in the Schools
presentations and its many events throughout the year. Upon application either through this
form or online, a JASSW coordinator will contact you with various volunteer opportunities.
Individual Member Internships
Our internship program offers great experiences and connections in the field of international
relations. Interns gain valuable administrative, event planning, presentation, networking and
accounting skills.
Support
JASSW is supported by membership dues, program fees and contributions from members,
corporations, foundations and individuals who share our vision and goals. Your generosity
makes our events and programs possible.
Partners
Intern or Volunteer
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Membership benefits include:
• Reduced member rates for Society programs and events
• Invitations to exclusive, members-only events
• Access to our online directory of members
• Connecting to others with an interest in the Japan-America relationship
Individual Membership*
Dues are for one year. Subsequent years' dues are due and payable by the anniversary date of membership.
• Executive Circle $1000
• President’s Circle $500
• Family $75
• Regular $60
• Friendship Circle $60
• Senior (65+) $30
• Japan Young Professionals (30-) $30
• Student (with ID) $20
• JET Alumni $20 (Entitled to apply for JETAA Membership within one year after the end of his/her JET employment.)
*Entitled to one vote at the annual meeting of the Society (excluding student level.)
Additional Benefits for Corporate Members
• Coverage: Membership benefits extend to all of your employees.
• Advertising: Opportunities to showcase your company through sponsorship of our annual fundraising events.
• Networking: Meet hundreds of other corporate and individual members at events, and find the right people to
help you grow your business.
• Preference: Participate in selected events for access to government and business leaders in Japan.
• Meeting Facility: Use of the JASSW private conference room conveniently located between the cities of Seattle
and Bellevue on Mercer Island. (Subject to availability.)
• Online Directory: List additional designated representatives of your organization.
Corporate Membership Dues
• Benefactor: 20 designated representatives $5000
• Patron: 15 designated representatives $2500
• Sustaining: 5 designated representatives $1250
• Regular: 4 designated representatives $600
• Associate (Restricted to businesses with five or fewer employees worldwide): key contact only $350
• Friendship Circle: key contact only $350
*One vote for each designated representative at the annual meeting of the Society
and at any special meeting duly called pursuant hereto.
Designated Representatives
All employees of a corporate member receive member discounts, but only designated representatives receive
mailings and listings in the online Membership Directory.
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3 Benefactor
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●CalPortland ●Japan Airlines Co., Ltd ●Slalom
●City of Bellevue ●Mitsui & Co. (USA), Inc. ●Sompo International
●Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP ●PayneWest Insurance Inc. ●Stoel Rives, LLP
●Gobo Enterprises, LLC ●Perkins Coie, LLP ●Toray Composites Materials (America), Inc.
●Jamco America, Inc. ●Russell Investments
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●Actapio, Inc. ●Jones Stevedoring Company ●Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
●AFCO & Sons, LLC ●Kibun Foods (U.S.A.), Inc. ●Seattle Mariners
●All Nippon Airways ●Kohtoku Enterprise, Inc. ●Seattle Techs, LLC
●Anderson Hay & Grain Co. Inc. ●Kubota Vision, Inc. ●Showa Aircraft USA, Inc.
●Bellevue Children’s Academy ●Lane Powell PC ●Starbucks
●CAESCO ●Lasher, Holzapfel, Sperry & Ebberson ●Shatz Law Group, PLLC
●Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC ●Maruha Capital Investment ●The Westin Seattle
●Consulate General of Japan in Seattle ●Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Americas, Inc. ●Union Bank
●Delta Air Lines ●Moss Adams, LLP ●UW Foster Business School - Global Business Center
●Fujifilm SonoSite, Inc. ●Nichimo International, Inc. ●University of Washington - Japan Studies Program
●Hillis, Clark, Martin & Peterson P.S. ●Noon International ●Uwajimaya, Inc.
●ITOCHU Aviation, Inc. ●Omron Microscan Systems ●Weyerhaeuser
●J.P. Morgan ●Pasona N A, Inc. ●Woodburn Company
●Japan Business Association of Seattle ●Port of Everett ●Yamato Transport USA, Inc.
●JETRO ●Port of Moses Lake
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●Global Educational Network, LLC ●Mukai Farm & Garden ●Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association
●Grant County Economic Development Council ●PNWJETAA ●Sequim SIster City Association
●Hyogo Business & Cultural Center ●Satomi International Marketing ●Teatro ZinZanni
1 Friendship Circle
●English Pacifica
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WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT
CRYPTOCURRENCY
2021-2022 Regular Event Schedule
October: Joint event with Japan Business Association of Seattle
November: Membership Drive!
December: Japan-US Military Program (JUMP)
February: TBA
March: Japanese Language Festival
June: TBA
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Online Webinar or Coffee Chats
As we have been going through an unprecedented difficult time with COVID-19, the Society's in-person event
programs since March have been canceled or modified. However, the Society is eager to provide good programs
for members, so we decided to organize events virtually through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We also decided to
create a monthly virtual program. The goal of the Virtual Speaker Series is to invite a speaker in an industry to
provide information that is important, timely, educational, and interesting to members. We also wanted to use the
Virtual Speaker Series as an opportunity to spotlight new board members, corporate members, and sponsors so
that the Society can show our appreciation to our members.
Kay Packard
JASSW Events Committee Chair
Director, Redwood Valuation Partner
Small Business Covid-19 Recovery Series Online
Pandemic relief grants and loans Q&A May 26, 7:00 pm
Join us for a Q&A session where you can ask your questions directly to
Kanako Matsumoto, a CPA with intimate knowledge about pandemic relief
grants and loans.
Learning about JASSW Online
Member’s Day 2021 June 14, 4:00 pm
New to the Society?
Considering joining and want to learn more?
Join us for an informative evening of fun and networking!
Coming Soon!
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Building Networks between Professionals:
What better way to meet new members, reconnect with old friends, and catch-up over a drink! Three times a
year, networking at a JAS-Net event can be fun, interesting and informative. It's a great way to expand your
business connections, create fresh opportunities and meet new friends with similar interests. The format is a
relaxed gathering with no speeches, no programs, just friendly people and a great time! Come when you can and
leave when you need.
Fee: $20~$30 / JAS Members
JAS-Net
$25~$40 / Non-Members & Members at the Door.
(No-refund 3 days before the event)
2021-2022 JAS-Net Event Schedule
August 29th: Beer Garden
January 28th: Shinnen-Kai
May: Karaoke
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Annual Meeting 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Annual Meeting Online: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Board Meeting Online: 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
The safety of our members, friends, volunteers and staff are of great importance. The Annual Meeting is
now an online event. For Board Memvers, please plan on joining us online at 4:00 pm. For members and
friends, the Annual Meeting Online will be from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm. Special guest speakers from Japan and
Washington State will provide updates on Japan and and the State of Washington in these challenging times.
JASSW is a registered 501©(3) non-profit organization
Registration jassw.org
with Tax ID # 23-7282194. Gifts may qualify as a charitable
deduction for federal income tax purposes.
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Our partnership with the people of Japan has a rich history, and continued Japanese
language instruction in Washington State is vital to keeping our friendship long and strong!
The Society, along with the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, the Washington
Association of Teachers of Japanese, and the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center,
are passionate about introducing the language, history and culture of Japan to a new
generation. We want to make Japanese language instruction fun and relevant.
Education events throughout the year provide opportunities for students to stretch their
Japanese ability, and engage with other enthusiasts. Please check out all the ways we
celebrate Japanese language education!
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Prizes for the to
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in Washington
Through AIS Ambassadors, Student/Sister City Programs
more teachers/students learn
about AIS in Japan! Friendship present JIS after Training
Circle
Become AIS Ambassadors, Gain their own American
present AIS in Japan School experience
AIS Presentation Training
Friendship Circle Partners from 2018 Grassroots Summit in Washington State
1. Auburn-Kent-Tamba Sister City Association
2. Bellevue-Yao Sister City Association Thank you for becoming JASSW member:
3. City of Port Townsend ●Atomi University
4. Kittitas County-Sanda Sister City Association ●English Pacifica
5. Lakewood-Okinawa City Sister City Association ●Saijo City / Saijo International Exchange Association
6. Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Exchange ●Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association
7. Mt. Vernon High School ●Sequim Sister City Association
8. Olympia-Kato Sister City Association
9. Renton-Nishiwaki Sister City Association
Japan Student Group (JSG), works to
10. Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association
enhance Japanese international students
11. Sequim-Shiso Sister City Exchange
experience as they study business
12. Tacoma-Kitakyushuu Sister City Association
here in Washington. Interacting with business leaders within Japan-
13. Tyee Middle School
America Society, these students work to gain better understanding of
globalization, Japan, and their future career goals. The philosophy of the
program is to "Learn, Think, Experience, Explore". Activities can include
Corporate Visits, Workshops, Zadankai (Japanese/English), School
Visits and Japanese-American historical tours.
11Meet Mika Yamamoto - an American girl
who goes to Bennett Elementary School.
Endorsed by
America in the Schools (AIS) is a free 45-minute PowerPoint ●Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan ( 外務省 )
presentation for educators in Japan that introduces the American ●Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
school experience of a Japanese American girl and her diverse and Technology of Japan ( 文部科学省 )
●U.S. Embassy in Japan ( 米国大使館 )
classmates.
●U.S.-Japan Council ( 米日カウンシル )
Using real-life audio and video aids, the lesson brings the experience
of U.S. school life to students in Japan. Students see Mika's family, America In the Schools は日米の子どもたちの相互理解
friends, classroom, lunch room and playground. Students also hear を深めるということを目標とした画期的なプログラムです。
a self-introduction from Mika herself and watch videos of Mika's 日米の絆は日本とアメリカの人々を結ぶ友 好的関係に基づ
いています。私たちは次世代にこの特別な関係を伝えてい
school during class and recess.
く責 任があります。青少年を対 象とした America In the
Through this lesson, Japanese students learn about American
Schools の活動は、そういった意味からも重要な役割を果
school rules and customs, English language and pronunciation, たしており、このプログラムは我々の子どもたちの世界視野
and the importance of diversity in education. This program is part of を広げ、日本とアメリカの明るい未来を導く国際人を養成し
the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington's efforts to ていく事でしょう。日米関係の源となる“人と人”との繋が
promote grassroots international education. りをはぐくむワシントン州日米協会の活動を推奨すると共に、
皆様のサポートに深く感謝いたします。
Mutual Respect
“America in the Schools” is a groundbreaking initiative
What does an "American" look like?
Why are Mika's cousins blonde? Student Experience that supports goals shared by both Japan and the
How do students get to school? United States to increase mutual understanding
What do classrooms look like? between the youth of our two countries.
The strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance rests in the
friendships that connect our two peoples. We have
a responsibility to the next generation to nurture this
special partnership, and “America in the Schools” will
play an important role in that effort. Youth programs
like “America in the Schools” broaden the perspectives
of our young people and transform them into the global
citizens we need to lead our nations forward.
I want to commend the Japan-America Society of the
Cultural Diversity State of Washington for expanding the network of
Why do students say the Pledge of people-to-people relationships that form the backbone
Allegiance every day? of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. Thank you so much for
Why are there vegetarian options for
your support.
school lunch?
Sincerely,
-ais.org
http://w w w.jassw
Caroline Kennedy
Former United States Ambassador to Japan
Visit our website! The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
Teachers in Japan can easily download the strives to support lasting U.S.-Japan relations and to create
AIS lesson from the website. The Teaching Plan is available and events and educational programs that foster understanding
ready to use so teachers can start presenting AIS in minutes! and friendship between the peoples of Japan and
On our Matching Site, teachers in Japan can invite volunteers to Washington State. This project is made possible by a
present AIS in their classroom. generous grant from the U.S.-Japan Foundation.
12⃝ Japan in a Suitcase - Introductory Lessons
This program consists of 3 lessons about school life and Japanese history. The goal of
these lessons is to get American students interested in Japanese culture. Volunteers bring
a suitcase filled with real props from Japan like textbooks, randoseru (standard elementary
school backpacks), lunch serving outfits, school uniforms, and more. Taro and Hanako, the
two students that are the focus of the Japanese school life lessons,
teach students about aspects of the daily life of Japanese kids, like
cleaning the classroom, serving lunch, getting snacks at a konbini
(convenience store), and participating in school clubs. Tokaido gives
Ms. Mayumi Sklar, Recipient of The Lily McMahan
an overview of 2,000 years of Japanese history and culture. Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2015
Taro Hanako Tokaido
The elementary school life of Taro, The daily life of Hanako, presented Social Studies material which covers
presented to grades 1-5. to middle and high school students. history and world geography for middle
and high school students.
⃝ Japanese Language and Culture Visits - Immersion Lessons
These lessons take Japanese studies beyond the textbook and present students with real-life
situations in which they can use their Japanese skills through role-plays.
For high school students studying Japanese, we have 3 immersion
lessons — Customs, Shopping, and Restaurant. Students get
the chance to put their Japanese to use with native speakers
close to their age, and learn important phrases that they can
use when visiting someone’s house in Japan, searching for
something when shopping, or ordering at a restaurant.
Many Japanese students who come to Seattle
have experienced JIS as volunteers.
Customs (Beginner level) Shopping (Intermediate level) Restaurant (Advanced level)
13Promoting mutual understanding and friendship
between the peoples of Japan and Washington State
by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
The Executive Committee 2021
Term of service: April 21, 2021 to Annual Meeting 2022
Officers
Chair
Ellen Eskenazi (University of Washington Japan Studies Program)
Chair-Elect
Shoko Farmer (Russell Investments)
Secretary
Christopher Cummins
Treasurer
Todd Mason (Weyerhaeuser)
Committee Chairs
Membership Committee Chair
TBA
Education Committee Chair
Masami Katayama (Starbucks Coffee Company)
Events Committee Chair
Kaori Packard
Golf Committee Chair
Hideo Suganuma (Kohtoku Enterprises)
Acting Immediate Past Chair
Karin Zaugg Black, Past Chair 2019-20 (Port of Seattle)
At Large
Kazuhiro Hoshi (Ito En/Distant Lands Coffee)
Jane Corddry Langill (Teatro ZinZanni)
Dennis Yamashita, Past Chair 2009-10
ワシントン州日米協会
3010 77th Ave. SE, Suite 102, Mercer Island, WA 98040 U.S.A.
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