Who We Are
building a bridge between Japan and the Greater Cincinnati Area since 1988
What We Do
We Serve
We serve our local community by enhancing relationships between the people of Japan and the residents of Greater Cincinnati.
We Collaborate
We collaborate with other organizations in order to produce and promote high-quality business, cultural, social, and educational programs.
We Educate
We educate younger generations of Japanese and Americans to promote future connections and greater mutual understanding.
Our Mission & Approach
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.
We strive to foster business, cultural and social connections between the citizens, companies, and governments of Japan and Greater Cincinnati. Our goal is to lead a more productive, stable, and the enriched relationship between our two countries.
Japan America Across the Continent
The National Association of Japan-America Societies, Inc. (NAJAS) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization consisting of 38 independent Japan-America Societies located around the United States and Canada.
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A Letter from our President
Dear Friends,
Over the years we have transformed into a society where social distancing and remote work arrangements have become the norm, and we emerged as a more resilient, agile group of human beings. Yet, we still miss the emotional connectedness and personal relationships that is so important to our well-being.
In that sense it has been extremely challenging to connect Japan and America in a meaningful way. Our Japan America Society has adapted by learning how to connect bridges through creative ways and bringing cultures, businesses, and people together like never before. I am proud of what the Japan America Society has accomplished during a very challenging time and am committed to growing Greater Cincinnati into a diverse, well-rounded community where all opinions and views are valued.
As we evolve to take on the new world in meaningful ways, I’d like you to consider one of my favorite Japanese expressions, 一期一会( ichi-go-ichi-e), meaning to cherish every encounter and treat every moment as it is a once in a lifetime experience. We hope to create an environment where every gathering helps to create long-lasting relationships and partnerships.
Lastly, I’d like to sincerely thank our members, staff, board members, and sponsors for their compassionate support and partnership throughout the years.
I am grateful, humbled, and inspired.
Sincerely,
Koji Sado
Koji Sado, Board President
ここ数年、アメリカではソーシャルディスタンスとリモートワークが通常となり、我々はより機敏な団体として新たな環境に適応することができました。しかしながら人との繋がりや絆は未だにとても大切なものであり、人々を結びつけるつながりを築くことがより重要な課題となっています。
その点で、日本とアメリカの架け橋として交流を育むシンシナティ日米協会（JASGC）には、困難な数年間でした。しかしそのチャレンジにめげず、スタッフ及びメンバーが一丸となり、クリエイティブな方法で文化交流を引き続き提供できたことを誇りに思っております。おかげさまでJASGCはよりたくましく進化することができ、文化交流だけではなくスキル習得やビジネスパートナーシップなどの分野でも、力強いコミュニティを築くことができました。今後は、シンシナティでも様々な視点が尊重される多様性のあるコミュニティを確立できるよう、日々取り組んでいる次第です。
私の好きな日本語に「一期一会」という熟語があります。これからも一期一会を念頭に置きながら、更なる充実、そして長期的なつながりをつくれる環境をサポートさせていただきたいと思っております。そして、近い将来みなさまともお会いできることを楽しみにしています。
最後になりましたが、JASGCメンバー、スタッフ、理事会、スポンサー様の長年にわたるパートナーシップを心より感謝いたします。今後ともどうぞよろしくお願い申し上げます。
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