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   SOUTHERN CA
CA Assoc. of Japanese Language Schools
URL: http://www.cajls.org
Contact: Sachiko Tu - (818) 887-1849 - tu_hjls@att.net
The California Association of Japanese Language Schools Inc. (CAJLC) is a 501(c)(3) status non-profit organization that is comprised of Saturday-only Japanese language schools located in various parts of California, organizations based in Japanese American communities and individual supporters.
Japanese American Bar Association
URL: http://www.jabaonline.org/index.html
Contact: Katherine M. Hikida - (213) 894-2285 - katherine.hikida@usdoj.gov
The Japanese American Bar Association (“JABA”) was founded over 30 years ago in Los Angeles, California. Over the years, JABA has provided a special forum for members of the legal profession with interests and ties to the Japanese American community to discuss issues, network, and serve our community.
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
URL: http://www.jaccc.org
Contact: - (213) 628-2725 -
The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) is the preeminent presenter of Japanese and Japanese American, and Asian American performing and visual arts nationally.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
URL: http://jcch.com/Default.asp
Contact: - (808) 945-7633 - info@jcch.com
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH), a non-profit organization, strives to share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Located at 2454 South Beretania Street in Mō‘ili‘ili, the Cultural Center features a Community and Historical Gallery, Resource Center, Kenshikan martial arts dōjō, Seikōan Japanese teahouse and Gift Shop. The Cultural Center presents various programs, festivals and exhibitions throughout the year.
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics
URL: http://www.leap.org
Contact: - (213) 485-1422 - leap@leap.org
Since its founding in 1982, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) has been intent on "growing leaders" within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country.
Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
URL: http://www.visitlittletokyo.com/index.html
Contact: - -
The merchants, businesses and professional people who comprise the Little Tokyo Business Association are dedicated to maintaining a vibrant and vital community. The LTBA works in cooperation with the Community Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles City Council and other local and statewide organizations to promote Little Tokyo and share its rich and multi-faceted culture.
National Association of Japan-America Societies
URL: http://www.us-japan.org/index.html
Contact: - (202) 429-5545 - contact@us-japan.org
The National Association of Japan-America Societies, Inc. (NAJAS) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization that offers educational, cultural and business programs about Japan and U.S.-Japan relations to the general public through its member Japan and Japan-America Societies. NAJAS is the only national non-profit network in the United States dedicated to public education about Japan. NAJAS consists of approximately 40 independent Japan-related organizations located in 32 cities around the country. Its membership cuts across usual group boundaries (business, political, academic, American, Japanese, etc.) and affords a variety of perspectives on U.S.-Japan relations. That variety and outreach are its main strengths.
Nikkei Federation
URL: http://www.nikkeifederation.org
Contact: - (626) 755-7957 - nikkeicommunity@yahoo.com
The Nikkei Federation shall provide common ground for the mutual understanding and education of Japanese and Japanese American arts, culture, and values to the community. The Federation serves the public by coordinating and promoting Japanese American cultural programs and activities as well as providing services through various educational and community development programs and activities.
   NORTHERN CA
Asian Neighborhood Design
URL: http://www.andnet.org
Contact: - (415) 575-0423 - info@andnet.org
The mission of Asian Neighborhood Design is to reduce poverty by building communities and providing opportunities for low-income residents to become economically self-sufficient.
Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
URL: http://www.apiculturalcenter.org
Contact: - (415) 864-4120 - info@apiculturalcenter.org
APICC supports and nurtures the artistic endeavors of the San Francisco Bay Area Asian Pacific Islander community. Through collaboration, sponsorship, producing and presenting, APICC supports the development and growth of multi-disciplinary art.
California Japanese American Community Leadership
URL: http://www.cjaclc.org/index.htm
Contact: Amy Phillips - (213) 473-1698 - aphillips@ltsc.org
The CJACLC was established in 1998 by leaders from across the state of California to proactively and collectively address the challenges, changes and issues affecting the Japanese American community by promoting a statewide network and coordinating strategic statewide and regional partnerships. It is a project of the Japanese American National Network of Community Services, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Chibi Chan Preschool
URL: http://www.jcyc.org/programs/chibichan.htm
Contact: Shana Kanzaki - (415) 351-0955 - ccps@jcyc.org
Chibi-Chan Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children age 2 to 5 years old. At Chibi-Chan, we believe in the process of developmental stages, and we introduce new concepts according to each child's ability and age. The curriculum is enriched with exciting themes, including multicultural concepts that are explored through play, arts and crafts, cooking, dance, music, social studies, reading, science, and language development activities. Each hands-on activity helps to enhance the development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical readiness skills.
Daruma no Gakko
URL: http://darumanogakko.com/
Contact: - -
The specific and primary purpose of Daruma no Gakko is to develop and maintain a summer school with an educational program designed to develop an appreciation of the Japanese American Culture.

Daruma no Gakko is a 4-week summer program. Classes are held at the East Bay Free Methodist Church, located at 5395 Potrero Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Daruma no Gakko is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of SV
URL: http://www.jaccsv.com/
Contact: - -
The Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley supports business interests through the development of commercial relationships with local and global partners.
Japanese American Community Resorce Organization
URL: http://www.jacro.org/index.html
Contact: - - info@jacro.org
In order to create more programs to provide resources and support for the Japanese American community and to support and conduct research, educational and informational activities, the JACCSV created the Japanese American Community Resource Organization of Silicon Valley.

The Japanese American Community Resource Organization of Silicon Valley (JACRO) is a non-profit organization (IRS 501(c)(3)) committed exclusively to educational and charitable purposes.
Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)
URL: http://www.jcyc.org
Contact: - (415) 202-7909 - info@jcyc.org
Providing child and youth development services to San Francisco Bay Area families since 1970, the mission of JCYC is to cultivate and enrich the lives of children and youth from diverse, multi-cultural communities throughout San Francisco and beyond.
Japanese Cultural & Commun. Center of Northern CA
URL: http://www.jcccnc.org
Contact: - (415) 567-5505 - info@jcccnc.org
Founded in 1973, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) has been serving the community for over 30 years. The JCCCNC strives to meet the evolving needs of the Japanese American community through offering programs, affordable services and facility usage.
Japanese Society of Northern California
URL: http://www.usajapan.org/contact.html
Contact: - (415) 986-4383 -
The Japan Society of Northern California is an educational non-profit organization and the West Coast’s leading forum on Japan and US-Japan relations. Its mission is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the peoples of the United States and Japan by providing programs that help to expand knowledge, increase personal interaction and facilitate discussion of important issues.
Japantown Business Association
URL: http://www.japantownsanjose.org/assoc6.html
Contact: Kathy Sakamoto - (408) 298-4303 - sanjosejtown@sbcglobal.net
Japantown Business Association began non-profit status as Jackson Taylor Business and Professional Association in May 1967 as a 501c(6). It later changed its name to the Japantown Business Association (JBA) June 25, 1990 after becoming the third BID in the City of San Jose in 1987.

The JBA acts as the businesses main advocate and works with the neighborhood, Japantown organizations and activities with the goal of supporting and benefiting the entire community.
Japantown Community Congress San Jose
URL: http://jcc-sj.org
Contact: - (408) 293-4127 -
The JCCsj is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization formed to represent the community and help preserve and develop one of the three remaining Japantowns in the United States.
Japantown Task Force
URL: http://www.jtowntaskforce.org
Contact: - (415) 346-1239 - japantowntaskforce@gmail.com
The mission of the Japantown Task Force is to preserve and develop the City and County of San Francisco's historic Japantown as a culturally and commercially enriched neighborhood and district, and as a local, national, and international resource; Strengthen the ethnic diversity of the City and County of San Francisco by bringing together the history and culture of the Nikkei community at and within Japantown for all persons to enjoy and share; Create an atmosphere of safety, beauty, vitality, and prosperity for the present and future residents, organizations, institutions, and businesses residing or located in Japantown.
Japantown, San Francisco
URL: http://www.japantownparking.com/
Contact: - (415) 567-4573 - info@japantownparking.com
The Center and the adjacent blocks of Japantown are home to scores of shops and restaurants, non-profit community organizations, two hotels, and a variety of other businesses that provide a wonderful opportunity for visitors and locals alike to explore and experience the customs and culture of Japan right in the heart of The City. But that's not all. More than 50 businesses in the community are offering exciting, money-saving coupons which you won't want to miss.
Japantown, San Jose
URL: http://www.japantownsanjose.org/
Contact: - -
Over 119 years old and one of the last three remaining authentic historic Japantowns in the United States
Nihonmachi Little Friends
URL: http://www.nlfchildcare.org/index.html
Contact: - (415) 922-8898 -
We are a community-based, Japanese, bilingual and multicultural childcare organization committed to providing quality and affordable childcare services. Incorporating Japanese language and curriculum, our programs foster children's self-esteem, cooperation and confidence.

We promote a partnership between teachers, children and their families to build a stimulating learning environment that allows children to develop to their full potential and become active members of the community.
Nobiru-Kai
URL: http://www.jcccnc.org/community/affiliates.htm
Contact: - -
Japanese Newcomer Services provide bilingual/bicultural community services in the social, educational, medical and legal areas to Japanese newcomers individually or as a group, serve as a liaison between the Japanese newcomer community and the existing local, state and federal institutions, and provide indirect services in the form of programs and activities to help primarily Japanese adjusting to the new lifestyle in American society and serve as a bridge between Japanese newcomers and other members of the community, in particular Japanese Americans.
Spirit of Japantown Festival
URL: http://www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com/
Contact: - -
San Jose Japantown is one of the last three major Japantowns that remain in the United States. Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj) was created to continue the cultural and historical preservation of our 119 year-old, multi-ethnic Japantown. The JCCsj is composed of Japantown advocates, including representatives of major organizations, members-at-large, residents, businesses and property owners.


JCCsj thought that through a festival, we could help our Japantown community as a whole by bringing awareness of our community, it's organizations, and businesses to the public. We invite everyone to be a part of our unique experience and join us in our groups and activities.
Summer Teen Group Program
URL: http://www.jcyc.org/programs/stp.htm
Contact: Erika Tamura - - etamura@jcyc.org
The Summer Teen Group program has been designed to support the unique developmental needs of middle school aged youth entering 7th or 8th grades. The goal of the program is to provide a fun and challenging experience that will support the personal growth of the participants. The Teen Group offers recreational activities, personal development workshops, and leadership training. Some of the past activities have included: Camping, Great America, Waterworld and salmon fishing. In addition to outings, participants will develop their leadership skills by assisting the Youth Leaders of the Tomodachi Summer Program.
The Japanese American Association of Northern Cali
URL: http://nichibeikai.org/index.html
Contact: - (415)921-1782 -
The Japanese American Association (Nichi Bei Kai) originated in 1905 when concerned members of the Japanese community organized to help solve the problems of the community. In the year 2000 it merged with the 35 year old Japanese Speaking Society of America (Beikoku Nichigo Kyokai) to form the current Japanese American Association of Norhtern California (Hokka Nichi Bei Kai).
Tomodachi Summer Program
URL: http://www.jcyc.org/programs/tomodachi.htm
Contact: - (415) 563-8052 - tomodachi@jcyc.org
The Tomodachi Summer Program offers children (entering Kindergarten – 6th grade) a unique opportunity to not only build new friendships, but also gain exposure to a variety of activities and interests. Through Tomodachi’s Club Days, children can participate in everything from athletic skill development to creative writing. The goal of the program is to offer children a well-rounded experience to minimize the "runaround" that parents often have to endure to ensure that their child is exposed to a diverse array of interests.
   PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community
URL: http://www.bijac.org/
Contact: - (206) 842-4772 -
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) honors the heritage of the Issei (first–generation Japanese) who came to the United States, and particularly to Bainbridge Island, to make a new life for themselves and their children. We hope to promote a better understanding of the diversity of our nation by sharing their history, customs, and values. BIJAC is dedicated to preserving and sharing an accurate historical record through oral histories and an outreach educational program.
Commision on Asian Pacific Ammerican Affairs
URL: http://www.capaa.wa.gov/
Contact: - (360) 725-5667 - capaa@capaa.wa.gov
The CAPAA's mission is to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) by insuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, and other areas.
Japan-America Society of OR
URL: http://www.jaso.org/index.html
Contact: - (503) 552-8811 - info@jaso.org
Known to our members simply as JASO (ja-zo), we are a private, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to promoting business, education, and cultural exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between the people of Japan, Oregon and SW Washington. We are the largest Japan-related organization in this region and sponsor a variety of programs each month. For more information on our programs and activities and on joining JASO, please "take off your shoes" and come right in!
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of WA
URL: http://www.jcccw.org/
Contact: - (206) 568-7114 - Info@JCCCW.org
The Nikkei Heritage Association Washington dba Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (NHAW/JCCCW) was formed in the fall of 2003 by a group of community leaders to fulfill a decades-long dream - to create a single place where Japanese heritage, culture, and community events could be celebrated and shared.
Nikkei Concerns
URL: http://www.nikkeiconcerns.org/
Contact: - (206) 323-7100 -
As a leading provider of elder care services in the Pacific Northwest, we embrace an increasingly diverse community while honoring our Japanese American heritage and history. We are here to provide you and your family members with the compassion and respect you are looking for in an elder care organization. We operate four high quality programs to serve the varying needs of older adults and their families: Seattle Keiro rehabilitation and care center, Nikkei Manor assisted living community, Kokoro Kai senior activity program and Nikkei Horizons continuing education.
The Seattle Japanese Language School
URL: http://www.seattlejapaneseschool.org/index.htm
Contact: - (206) 323-0250 - jlsadmin@nwlink.com
The mission of the Seattle Japanese Language School is to give instructions in the Japanese Language augmented by the introduction of culture and history of Japan.
   MID-WEST
Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago
URL: http://www.jasc-chicago.org
Contact: - (773) 275-0097 - jascinfo@jasc-chicago.org
The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) of Chicago is a not-for-profit social service agency that works to promote the family and community through a wide array of programs and services.
Japanese American Society of Chicago
URL: http://www.jaschicago.org/en/home/default.aspx
Contact: - (312) 263-3049 - kono@jaschicago.org
The Japan America Society of Chicago creates and promotes Japanese and American friendships. We do this through business, social, educational and cultural activities. We are the only organization in Chicago that touches all of these areas in American and Japanese relationships.
Nagata-Yamauchi Educational Fund
URL: http://www.nyef.org/index.htm
Contact: - (847) 329-9847 - nyef@springmail.com
The Nagata-Yamauchi Education Fund (NYEF) is a U.S. non-profit organization, formally created in August 2001 in honor of two Japanese-American parents, Kimii Nagata (Yamauchi) and Thomas Yamauchi. Its mission is to promote the use of knowledge and computer technology to improve the human condition at the community, national and international levels. The Fund accomplishes this mission through its two programs. The Global Challenges Scholarship Program, grants scholarships to disadvantaged children and young leaders, and reinforces their education with practical experiences, seminars and workshops that encourage thinking and action for the public good.
   EAST COAST
Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
URL: http://www.sakuramatsuri.org/
Contact: - -
America’s Largest Annual Exhibition of Japanese Culture!
Japan-America Society of Washington DC
URL: http://www.us-japan.org/dc/
Contact: - (202) 833-2210 - jaswdc@us-japan.org
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.
Japanese American Association of New York
URL: http://www.jaany.org/
Contact: - (212) 840-6942, 6899 -
Japanese American Association of New York provides news about the Japanese community in the area.
Japanese Information and Culture Center
URL: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm
Contact: - (202) 238-6949 - jicc@embjapan.org
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) is the cultural and public affairs section of the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. Our primary role is to promote better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture by providing a wide range of information, exhibits, events, educational services, and programs to the American public. The JICC publishes Japan Now, the official newsletter of the Embassy of Japan. The area we serve includes Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Other Japanese Consulates provide services in areas outside of our jurisdiction.
National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Comm
URL: http://nationalcapacd.org/index.php
Contact: - (202) 223-2442 -
National CAPACD is the first national advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the community development needs of diverse and rapidly growing AAPI communities. We are a membership-based network of more than 100 organizations and individuals in 17 states that serve Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, refugees and immigrants nationwide. Our members use innovative affordable housing, community development, organizing and planning strategies to improve the well-being of low-income AAPI communities.
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