National/Regional Groups

National Association of Japan America Societies (JAS Affiliate!)

The mission of the National Association of Japan-America Societies is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the peoples of Japan and the United States by providing programs, services, and information to and facilitating cooperation among its member societies throughout North America.

http://www.us-japan.org/index.html

Consulate General of Japan at Chicago (JAS Affiliate!)

The Consulate General of Japan at Chicago represents the Japanese government and provides travel services and cultural information about Japan to non-Japanese residents in 10 Midwestern states including Missouri.

Location

Consulate-General of Japan
737 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60611

(T) 312-280-0400

http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html

Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C.

The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) is a part of the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. The JICC's goal is to promote better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture by providing a wide range of information and events to the American public.

Location

1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036-3838

(T) 202-238-6900

http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.html

Japan National Tourism Organization

JNTO is involved in a broad range of activities promoting travel to Japan through various activities overseas as well as tourism-promoting activities in Japan.

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) at Chicago (JAS Affiliate!)

JETRO works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

https://www.jetro.go.jp/index.php?page=offices&state=IL