Our Mission

The Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to promote a better understanding and cultural awareness between the people of Japan and the people of the Cincinnati Region.

The JASGC strives to foster new business, political and cultural connections between the citizens, companies and governments of Japan and Greater Cincinnati, leading to a more productive, stable, and enriched relationship between our two countries. 

The Society is dedicated to:

SERVING our local community by enhancing relationships between Japan and Cincinnati, thereby creating mutual respect and trust

COLLABORATING with other internationally focused organizations through business, cultural and educational programs which increase the awareness and importance of Cincinnati's relationship with Japan and the world

EDUCATING future generations of Japanese and American leaders