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WHO WE ARE

Japan America Society of Iowa

We provide community outreach events to demonstrate Japanese music instrument, Taiko (Japanese traditional drum), calligraphy, tea ceremony and Kimono (Japanese traditional costume) at local schools and other Iowa community organizations or companies.

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Our Mission

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​​The Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that seeks to establish mutual understanding between Japanese and American communities in Iowa. JASI provides opportunities to its members and the public to participate in social, cultural, and educational activities.

Our Vision

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​​​The Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI) is a non-profit, voluntJASI envisions a community defined by the vibrant friendship between the people of Japan and the people of Iowa based on cultural and community exchange. JASI members work to promote a sense of community among those in central Iowa who appreciate Japanese culture, language, and arts.

Our Goals

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To promote Japanese culture and language through fun, intellectual, and meaningful events and meetings.

To support Japanese community members and the local population interested in Japan.

To establish solid relationship with other diverse organizations in our community.

To nurture the stable relationship between Japan and the U.S. at both the personal and official levels.

Our Mission

​​The Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that seeks to establish mutual understanding between Japanese and American communities in Iowa. JASI provides opportunities to its members and the public to participate in social, cultural, and educational activities.

Our Vision

​The Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI) is a non-profit, voluntJASI envisions a community defined by the vibrant friendship between the people of Japan and the people of Iowa based on cultural and community exchange. JASI members work to promote a sense of community among those in central Iowa who appreciate Japanese culture, language, and arts.

Our Goals

To promote Japanese culture and language through fun, intellectual, and meaningful events and meetings.

To support Japanese community members and the local population interested in Japan.

To establish solid relationship with other diverse organizations in our community.

To nurture the stable relationship between Japan and the U.S. at both the personal and official levels.

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Support our Mission

By supporting our mission you will be enabling the opportunity for more people to get involved and connect to the wonders of the ethereal Japan.​

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WHAT WE DO

Experience Japan's​ Culture

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Hina Matsuri at Teahouse

​​Hinamatsuri is a Japanese traditional celebration, originating as the day to celebrate the growth of the family's daughters and to wish for the family's prosperity, by setting up the Hina dolls to appreciate the beauty of these traditional Japanese dolls at the beginning of the spring season, thankful to have passed another year with good health, overcoming all obstacles.

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絆 Virtual JASI Member Gathering

This virtual gathering is for all JASI Members to do and talk something fun and engaging while get to know each other. We’d like to encourage you to have a pint of your favorite brew; whether that beverage is tea, beer or wine. If you’d like some snacks, too? Sure you can!!

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除夜の鐘 JASI 2019 Bell Tolling

Ringing the temple bell is perceived as a symbol to finish the old year and welcome the new one. At midnight on December 31st, no matter where you are in Japan, you will hear the “joyanokane” (除夜の鐘), the ringing of a temple or shrine bell 108 times, to symbolize the purification from the 108 delusions and sufferings accumulated in the past year.

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T E S T I M O N I A L S

What People Say About JASI

I couldn't be happier with the experience I received from Japan American Society of Iowa. 

S. DRISKOLL

The cultural access and the experiences I took away impacted my life and I will treasure forever.

J. TAMURA

Everything I experience and learn from JASI was life changing, it left a big imprint in my mind, but also in my heart.

M. FUJII

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