St. Louis Japan-Related Groups

Japan America Society of St. Louis

The Japan-America Society of Saint Louis was founded in 1967 with the mission to promote the exchange and understanding between the people of Japan and the United States. The Society is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, non-partisan, educational and cultural organization. It serves as the major information and resource center about Japan in the St. Louis Metropolitan region. The Society also serves as the umbrella organization for Japan America Society Women’s Association, and Seinen-kai (Association of Young Men and Women).

https://jasstl.org (Redirects to Home Page)

Japan America Society Women's Association of St. Louis (JASWA) (JAS Affiliate!)

JASWA provides friendship and cultural exchange for women of any heritage who want to learn and share about Japan and its rich traditions by hosting monthly events and supporting local school programs.

http://www.jaswa-stlouis.org/

Japan America Society Young Men's Association (Seinenkai) (JAS Affiliate!)

Seinenkai of the Japan America Society of St. Louis brings Americans, Japanese Nationals, and Japanese Americans together to foster intercultural exchange and fellowship. The group hosts a variety of generation-appropriate activities and programs that provide much-needed professional and social resources to its members.

For more information, contact Steve Masaki at smasaki@sbcglobal.net

Japanese Activities Committee 

JAC is a coalition of individuals and organizations whose purposes are: (1) Planning and producing the annual Japanese Festival; and (2) Encouraging and financially supporting the continual development of Japanese cultural and artistic programs throughout the St. Louis Area.

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Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) - St. Louis Chapter

The St. Louis Chapter of the JACL promotes cultural, educational and social values and preserves the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.

https://jacl.org/

St. Louis-Suwa Sister Cities Committee

The St. Louis-Suwa Sister Cities Committee facilitates both cultural  exchange and business communications between St. Louis and the city of Suwa in Japan.

http://worldtradecenter-stl.com/st-louis-sister-cities-program/suwa-japan/  

St. Louis Japan Society

St. Louis Japan Society is an organization for Japanese families and anyone interested in Japan in the St.Louis Area. The Society is also instrumental in conveying important announcements from the Japanese Government through the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago.

Contact Information

https://stljapanweb.wixsite.com/stljapansociety/