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| The Japan-America Grassroots Summit |

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The 21st Grassroots Summit was held in Kochi from June 27th to July 4th 2011. The Summit was a great
success with 95 people travelling from the U.S. to participate, despite the March 11 Great East Japan
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-Kochi GS Flash Report in English |
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-Kochi GS Flash Report in Japanese |
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"For those who have been to Japan but have not had a homestay, it's a great way to connect with a local area and participate in real Japanese life"
"For those who have not been to Japan or don't speak Japanese, the trip is very well organized and there is nothing to worry about. Your only concern will be how to repay the graciousness of your hosts." |
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Relief Efforts Updates |
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- Secretary of State Clinton notes JAS fund-raising: In a wide-ranging speech to the US-Japan Council Annual Conference on October 7, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton referred directly to our network’s fund-raising efforts, saying ”Japan-America Societies across this country raised over $20 million for relief efforts in Japan”. Please see the entire speech at the State Department website, as well as the video. Her reference to the network is between 7:41 and 7:50 on the video clip. The entire speech is well worth reading and you may want to share it with your members. - October 12, 2011
- Transition: Rescue and Reconstruction, Update from Tohoku & Report from Onagawa from Peter Grilli, President of the Japan Society of Boston - August 4, 2011
- Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth met the executive members of Tohoku Japan-America Association - July 29, 2011
- The total funds raised by NAJAS Member Societies reached $20 Million (Member Section) - July 19, 2011
- A letter from The Honorable John V. Roos, Ambassador of The United States of America, Tokyo, expressing appreciation for JAS fund-raising efforts - July 13, 2011
- A letter from former Ambassador of Japan to the US Yoshio Okawara, expressing his gratitude for JAS fund-raising efforts - July 1, 2011
- A message from The Honorable Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan to the United States of America - June 3, 2011
- A letter to you from Dr. George Packard, President of the United States-Japan Foundation, expressing appreciation for JAS fund-raising efforts - May 4, 2011
- A Message from the Chairman and Vice-Chairman - April 18, 2011
- A Message from American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) - April 3, 2011
- Tohoku America-Japan Society President sends thanks to JAS for tsunami relief efforts - April 1, 2011
- Tetsu Hasegawa (JX Nippon Oil on loan to Keizai Koho Center), who NAJAS has worked closely for the KKC Teacher Fellowship, was interviewed by The Washington Post, and his story shows the Japanese spirit in a difficult time. - March 17, 2011
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NAJAS Member Societies' Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Funds |
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We are all saddened by the tragic events in Japan and united in our desire to aid and the relief recovery efforts. Many JAS have established funds to help in the relief effort for the Tohoku-Kanto earthquake and tsunami.
The following is a compilation of these efforts, from the societies' websites, to help you understand the scope and nature of the network's efforts. |
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2011 Japan Relief Fund
by Japan America Society of Southern California |
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Brother's Brother Foundation
in cooperation with Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania |
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Earthquake Donations
by Japan America Society of Southern Colorado |
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Earthquake Relief
by Heart of America Japan-America Society |
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Earthquake Relief Fund
by Japan America Society of Colorado |
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Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund
by The Japan-America Society of Georgia |
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Japan Earthquake / Tsunami Relief Fund
by Japan America Society of Chicago |
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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund
by Japan-America Society of Greater Austin |
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Japan Earthquake Relief
by Japan-America Society of Hawaii |
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Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
by Japan Society, New York |
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Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
by Japan-America Society of Indiana |
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Japan Earthquake Relief Fund - JASSTL
by Japan America Society of St. Louis |
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Japan Relief Donations
by Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati |
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Japanese Community Night~Japan Earthquake Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
by Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana |
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Japanese Disaster Relief Fund-Boston
by Japan Society of Boston |
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JASA- Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
by Japan-America Society of Alabama |
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JASMIS Japan Relief Fund
by The Japan-America Society of Mississippi |
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JASN Earthquake Tsunami Relief Fund
by Japan America Society of Nevada |
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JASW Japan Relief Efforts
by The Japan-America Society of Washington DC |
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JSNC Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund
by The Japan Society of Northern California |
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Kentucky-Japan Relief Fund
by Japan/America Society of Kentucky |
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NOLA Japan Quake Fund
by Japan Society of New Orleans |
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Oregon Japan Relief Fund
by Japan-America Society of Oregon |
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Philadelphia-Japan Disaster Relief Fund
by Japan-America Society of Greater Philadelphia |
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SA Hearts Japan
by Japan America Society of San Antonio |
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SeattleJapanRelief
by Japan America Society of the State of Washington |
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Sendai Relief Fund
by Japan America Society of Dallas Fort Worth |
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Tennessee Tomodachi Fund
by Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc. |
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Tohoku Earthquake Donations
by Japan-America Society of West Michigan |
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| KKC Teacher Fellowship 2012 |

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The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a ten day Fellowship to Japan this summer for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The Fellowship allows teachers to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives...more |
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| Former NAJAS President Sam Shepherd honored |

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The Government of Japan announced that His Majesty the Emperor of Japan has decorated Mr. Samuel M. Shepherd, currently a resident of Shoreline, Washington, with The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. The award was made on November 3, 2010, Japan time, which is officially designated as "Culture Day" in Japan. Mr. Shepherd received the medal in recognition of his "contribution to strengthening of the relations between Japan and the United States through educational exchanges and internationalization of education in Japan...more |
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| National Forum Series |

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Launched in 2006, the National Forum Series is the NAJAS Network speaker caravan program collaborated with the Embassy of Japan, Nippon Keidanren, the Japan Foundation-Center for Global Partnerships and the Astellas USA Foundation. Speakers travel to US cities to speak with local business and university audiences, as well as meet with the regional Consul-General. Those interested in Japan or current events/foreign policy are invited to attend...more |
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| Japan-America Society of Indiana |
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Make Your Own Sushi Class for Beginners
January 22 & February 25, 2012
The wonderful chefs at Ocean World Restaurant will offer an introductory sushi-making class on two different dates. Join with fellow Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) members and friends in learning the basics of sushi from the masters...more |
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