Links and Information Resources Japan-America Society - Affiliated Websites Nichi-Bei News The Monthly Newsletter of the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Japan in the Schools News and Photos about the Japan-America Society's Educational Outreach Programs in the District, Maryland, and Virginia Japan Bowl® News and information about the Japan Bowl®, a national academic competition for high school students of Japanese, organized each spring by the Japan-America Society (website under construction) Sakura Matsuri (Japanese Street Festival) A visitor's guide to the Nation's largest one-day exhibition of Japanese culture, presented annually by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC Japan in Washington Embassy of Japan News and Information from the Japanese Embassy Japanese Americans' Care Fund Provides support and services for Japanese Americans in need, who reside in the Washington Metropolitan area. Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) The cultural and public affairs section of the Japanese Embassy. Provides a wide range of information, educational services and programs about Japan to the public Japan in Washington DC Directory An A-Z guide to Japanese resources in the DC area, from art galleries and appraisers to interior design and the tea ceremony Japan Commerce Association of Washington DC Promotes friendship and communication between the American and the Japanese business community in the Washington DC area through public affairs and social programs Japan-America Student Commerce (JASC) Provides a student-managed 30-day forum for college students from the U.S. and Japan to discuss a wide variety of topics that are important to both nations Keidanren-USA The US office of Keidanren, Japan’s leading corporate association, composed of 1,306 major Japanese companies, representing manufacturing, services, and other industries. National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) An umbrella organization for the approximately 40 independent Japan and Japan-America societies located in 32 cities around the country. The site includes a directory of Japan-America Societies in both the United States and Japan. National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. An umbrella organization that organizes the annual two-week National Cherry Blossom Festival, which celebrates Japan's gift of the cherry trees to Washington through a multitude of events, many featuring Japanese culture The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery These two national galleries, part of the Smithsonian Institution, house a world-renowned collection of art from Japan and other Asian countries America in Tokyo United States Embassy The official website of the US Embassy in Tokyo American Chamber of Commerce in Japan The website of the American business community in Japan www.accj.or.jp US & Foreign Commercial Service This arm of the US Department of Commerce helps US businesses enter and grow in the Japanese market by providing a wide range of information and services General Information on Japan Web Japan An extensive gateway to information about Japan, hosted by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kids Web Japan Aimed at schoolchildren between 10 and 14, it introduces the country, its people, culture, history, and language Nipponia Magazine A quarterly web magazine that introduces modern Japan through articles on Japanese life and culture, travel and history, arts and entertainment, nature and geography, people and work, and science and technology CIA World Factbook Extensive facts and information on Japan, regularly updated, and with a map State Department Country Background Report Facts about Japan's land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations; updated less frequently than the CIA World Factbook Japan Tourism Japan National Tourism Office (JNTO) Provides extensive information for both business and personal travel to Japan JNTO's New York office provides additional information for North American travelers to Japan Japan Visa Information Provides information on visa requirements for residents of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Business and Economic Information American Chamber of Commerce in Japan The website of the American business community in Japan US & Foreign Commercial Service This arm of the US Department of Commerce helps US businesses enter and grow in the Japanese market by providing a wide range of information and services Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Features market reports on specific products and industry sectors, information on investing in Japan, business opportunities, trade statistics, and economic indicators JETRO's New York Office Provides additional information of interest to American businesses Japan Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI) Provides news, white papers, and reports on Japanese industry and economic trends, as well as foreign direct investment in Japan Japanese Language Japanese Language School The Japan-America Society of Washington hosts the largest and oldest Japanese language school for adults in the Washington DC area Japan Foundation The Japan Foundation's Los Angeles office provides comprehensive information and assistance for Japanese-language education and conducts the annual Japanese Language Proficiency Test at various locations in the US News and Publications News on Japan A comprehensive portal for Japan-related news in English. Its 24/7 streaming political, business, and society news provides a vital source of information for anyone with an interest in Japan 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