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. Mottainai Cooking Class SOLD OUT February 12, 2010                        For more information >> Volunteer for Sakura Matsuri -Japanese Street Festival- April 10, 2010                        For more information >>                                    Online Registration >> English Language School 冬期英語講座 2/2-4/6/2010 (毎火曜日)                        For more information >>                                    Online Registration >> Japanese Language School Winter Semester Monday, January 11, 2010                        For 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 >> The 2010 Japan Bowl Study Guide is now available                        For more information >> The 2010 Japan bowl Administrative Guide and Application Forms are now available                        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