Japanet was founded in 1986 with the mission to bring joy and excitement to everyday life through accessible and enriching experiences. Over the years, the company has expanded into media, sports, regional revitalization, and cruise travel, consistently guided by a deep respect for local communities. In 2023, Japanet America was established to share this spirit of “omotenashi” (Japanese hospitality) with the U.S. market through immersive, thoughtfully curated Japan travel experiences.

Special Promotion Through Member Societies! Are you an individual member of a Japan-America Society affiliated with NAJAS? If so, you qualify for a 5% discount off your purchase of a cruise journey with Japanet. As an added benefit, Japanet will donate $1,000 to societies for each cabin sold. Please contact your local society representative for more details.

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Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline and a global leader in air transportation, committed to connecting people and communities through safe, reliable, and customer-focused service. Our mission is to elevate the travel experience while supporting global mobility and cultural exchange.

On their website, explore Air Canada flight routes between North America and Japan, loyalty programs, and travel services tailored for business and leisure travelers. Learn about their commitment to sustainability, passenger comfort, and corporate partnership opportunities.

BentOn is a Japanese meal kit company based in New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio, delivering authentic, ready-to-heat Japanese meals nationwide. All meals are crafted under the direction of a third-generation Japanese chef, with a focus on balanced nutrition, seasonal ingredients, and varied menu design. We serve individual customers at home, business travelers at hotels, and corporations through their cafeterias. We aim to share authentic Japanese food culture and promote health through convenient, thoughtfully prepared meal solutions.

Learn about BentOn's Japanese meal kit delivery service, available for both individual customers and corporate clients. Their services are offered through two bilingual platforms: the Japanese-language site BentOn Kit and the English-language site WASHOKU Box. Both websites feature a variety of menu options, allowing customers to select meals that best suit their tastes and needs. 

Bloomerang is dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive by providing user-friendly donor management software that strengthens relationships and increases impact. Our mission is to empower organizations with the tools they need to build engaged, loyal communities of supporters.

On their website, book a demo of Bloomerang's donor management platform, learn about case studies from nonprofit partners, and find resources on fundraising best practices. Learn how Bloomerang supports mission-driven organizations in achieving sustainable growth.

Bloomerang has partnered with NAJAS to offer a discount to JS/JAS Member Societies.

Gray is a family-led company with a long-standing legacy of excellence, offering a comprehensive range of services including engineering, design, construction, digital solutions, equipment manufacturing, and real estate. Gray has earned national recognition, ranking as the #1 firm in Food & Beverage for three consecutive years, along with top rankings in Industrial (#4), Automotive (#5), and Distribution (#7) sectors.

With a global reputation for quality and reliability, Gray operates a strategic network of regional offices across the U.S., as well as in Japan and Europe. This broad geographic footprint enables the company to successfully manage complex projects across key industries such as Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Advanced Technology, Mission Critical, Distribution, and Commercial Markets.

Gray has built strong partnerships with Japanese customers for 50 years, delivering approximately 380 successful projects for Japanese customers across the United States. Take a look at their latest projects and learn about their work with Japanese businesses.

Ikigai Connections is a digital bridge that connects US-based Japanese companies and job seekers with English/Japanese language/cultural skills via the NihongoJobs.com job board. Japan Consulting Office (JCO) specializes in improving efficiency in the workplace and communications with Japanese and non-Japanese colleagues via open workshops and customizable in-house training programs.

Ikigai Connections offers JS/JAS organizations a free job ad on NihongoJobs to each of their member companies as a JS/JAS company membership benefit. Even for JS/JAS organizations that have their own job board, this can help amplify those job ads to an audience of 20K+ job seekers. 

Japan Consulting Office offers JS/JAS organizations one free virtual seat to any Open Workshop  to each of their member companies as a JS/JAS company membership benefit (ie. 1 seat per company).

Imperial Hotel is dedicated to offering world-class Japanese hospitality, blending timeless tradition with modern luxury. Since its founding in Tokyo in 1890, we’ve served as a cultural and diplomatic hub, welcoming guests from around the globe with impeccable service and refined comfort. Imperial Hotel Tokyo carries forward Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy through the iconic Old Imperial Bar and its suite. In addition to Tokyo, Imperial Hotel also operates properties in Osaka and Kamikochi, and will open in Kyoto in spring 2026, situated in the historic Gion district, centered around the revitalized Yasaka Kaikan.

On their website, learn about Imperial Hotel's historic legacy, premium accommodations, and exclusive hospitality services. Learn how the Imperial Hotel continues to be a preferred destination for dignitaries and global travelers alike in Osaka, Tokyo, Kamikochi, and Kyoto (coming 2026).

As a benefit of membership, the staff and board of NAJAS member societies receive a discounted stay at the Imperial Hotel. 

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is the nonprofit trade association of the 14 manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan. JAMA’s headquarters are in Tokyo and JAMA USA is the U.S. branch office. JAMA USA's mission is to educate stakeholders on its members' impact on the U.S. economy, society and automotive industry. JAMA USA analyzes and reports on political, economic and other significant events taking place in the U.S. that affect the Japanese automobile industry and represents the operational needs of JAMA headquarters in a manner which enhances the credibility and respect of the association and its members. Activities include government, media, industry and general public relations. JAMA USA is the principal source of information in the U.S. regarding the Japanese automobile industry. This includes information regarding the investment, production and employment of vehicle members operating in the U.S.

On their website, learn about the role of JAMA members in enhancing the U.S. economy, society and automotive industry. Learn about Japanese-brand automakers' positive contributions, whether through long-standing, good-quality foreign direct investments across the United States, first-in-class workforce development programs, or generous charitable giving initiatives, all of which support a strong economic relationship between the U.S. and Japan.

JAPAN HOUSE is an innovative, worldwide project with three hubs – London, Los Angeles, and São Paulo – conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. It seeks to nurture a deeper understanding of Japan in the international community.

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is a place for new discoveries, offering experiences that showcase the best of Japan through its spaces and diverse programs. Occupying two floors at Ovation Hollywood, the second floor features an exhibition gallery and WAZA Shop while the fifth floor offers a variety of programs and events at the multi-purpose hall and the library. UKA, a Michelin-starred, multi-course kaiseki restaurant, also offers exclusive dining experiences.

Learn about the global JAPAN HOUSE initiative, established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, as a cultural diplomacy hub. Explore the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website to learn more about the Los Angeles location's exhibitions, programs, partnerships, and other key initiatives.

Michiki Morgan Worldwide partners with global organizations to unlock the full potential of their leaders and teams—particularly where U.S.–Japan collaboration is mission-critical. Their proven programs are designed to solve complex intercultural challenges, strengthen team performance, and accelerate business results. From expatriate transitions to executive alignment, they help multinational companies navigate global complexity with clarity, cultural agility, and strategic impact.

Let’s Grow Together—Globally. Visit their website and discover how they help Japanese and international companies cultivate exceptional leaders, bridge cultural gaps, and build thriving, inclusive workplaces. Their proven programs—including the Global Leadership Program, 90-Day Expat Program, Intercultural Agility Training, and Strategy Day for executive alignment—are designed to drive innovation, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate business success in today’s global marketplace.

Core Offerings Include:

●Global Leadership Program

●90-Day Expat Program
●Intercultural Agility Training
●Strategy Day for executive alignment
●Executive Coaching
●Leadership Capacity Accelerator

Each Program Is Built To:

Neon One is a technology company committed to empowering nonprofit organizations through purpose-built software solutions. By providing advanced membership management, best-in-class donor engagement tools, grant management, fundraising, event management and community engagement tools all in one integrated and easy-to-use solution, Neon One helps mission-driven organizations build lasting relationships and drive greater impact in their communities.

Neon One’s integrated platform delivers outstanding outcomes across all the engagement and management jobs for which JS/JAS are responsible. Visit their website to learn how Neon One can improve the business side of JS/JAS, leveraging incorporated best practices and the latest automations, giving teams time back to focus on their important engagement and expansion goals.

Neon One has partnered with NAJAS to offer a discount to JS/JAS Member Societies.

SBANA is dedicated to promoting and supporting the sake industry across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. SBANA works to raise awareness and appreciation of sake through education, advocacy, and community engagement. By connecting brewers, distributors, and consumers, the association strengthens the sake ecosystem and fosters cultural exchange through this traditional Japanese beverage.

On their website, SBANA offers information about the growth of sake brewing in North America, educational resources on sake styles and brewing techniques, and ways to get involved with the community of sake professionals. Learn about local breweries, tasting events, and how sake is bridging cultural ties between Japan and North America.

Sam Kidder is chronicling the American political, diplomatic and travel experience in Meiji Japan. Kidder is the author/editor of Our First Glimpse of Japan about prominent American visitors to Meiji Japan. He has served as an Army Linguist (Korea), Fulbright scholar (Korea), foreign company executive (New York, Chicago), diplomat (Korea, Japan, India), and Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. He studied East Asian history at the graduate level at Harvard, the University of Washington in Seattle, and Yonsei University in Seoul.

About the book: Our First Glimpse of Japan presents original accounts from four prominent Americans—William Seward, Ulysses S. Grant, Charles Longfellow, and Andrew Carnegie—who experienced Meiji-era Japan during its political upheaval, rapid modernization, and enduring beauty.

Richly illustrated and accompanied by expert commentary, these firsthand narratives capture a nation in transformation during the first decade of global travel, offering an engaging introduction to Meiji Japan and the American attitudes of both then—and, at times, now. 

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is a comprehensive overseas campus of Temple University in Philadelphia. It is the oldest and largest foreign university in Japan. Founded in 1982, TUJ has developed into a nationally recognized institution offering an extensive range of educational programs. In addition to its core undergraduate program, TUJ offers graduate programs in law, business, and education; an English-language preparation program; continuing education courses; and corporate education classes. Students can complete U.S.-accredited associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in English without leaving Japan. 

Their mission is to foster global citizens through rigorous academics, cross-cultural experiences, and a diverse international community. Visit their website to learn about TUJ’s undergraduate and graduate programs, study abroad opportunities, and institutional partnerships. Explore how TUJ supports students in building international careers and strengthening U.S.–Japan educational exchange.