The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, nonpartisan educational and cultural organization for individuals and corporations with an interest in Japan and US-Japan relations. Founded in 1957, the Society promotes greater understanding and networking between Americans and Japanese through its many cultural, public affairs, and educational programs. Serving the six million residents of the Nation's Capital region, the Society also sponsors programs of national significance, including the Japan Bowl®, the Sakura Matsuri, and the annual Public Affairs Dinner. English Language School 英語講座 9/7-10/26/2010                        For more information >>                                 Online Registration >> Fall Beer Garden September 14                        For more information >>                                 Online Registration >> Tour of Gettysburg in Japanese September 18                        For more information >> Shodo-Calligraphy Class Starts September 22 6 class session                        For more information >>                                 Online Registration >> Otsukimi -Moon Viewing- September 25                        For more information >>                        For more information(Japanese)>>                        Online Registration >>                                 Textile Museum >> Japanese Language School Fall Semester Starts week of September 27                        More information>>                                       Online Registration>>                                       Placement Tests>> ～子供達に伝えたい日本の物語～ 毎水曜日（祝日、年末年始、桜祭り期間を除く）                        For more information >> Membership Application/Renewal                       Online Application >>                       For more information >> Sakura Matsuri The nation's largest Japanese Street Festival, held as the climax of the National Cherry Blossom Festival          learn more >>            Official Sakura Matsuri                               website >> Japan Bowl® An annual Japanese language academic competition for high school students from across the country                         learn more >> Annual Dinner A major national public affairs gathering that honors distinguished leaders from America and Japan            learn more >>            The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc. 1819 L Street NW, Level 1B, Washington DC 20036 (T) 202-833-2210 (F) 202-833-2456 Email: jaswdc@us-japan.org