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The Japan America Society of North Carolina, JASNC, is a nonprofit organization for individuals and corporations interested in Japan and US-Japan relations. Our membership strives to promote greater understanding through cultural events, social activities, business seminars, and educational programs across North Carolina.

ノースカロライナ日米協会 (JASNC) は、日本および日米関係に関心を持つ個人および法人を対象とした非営利団体です。当協会は、ノースカロライナ州全域の文化イベント、社会活動、ビジネスセミナー、教育プログラムを通じて理解を深めるよう努めています。

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News from JASNC!

Saturday, May 17-18 - Japan Fest, Urban District Market, Charlotte, NC
Sunday, May 4 - Spring Welcome Picnic, co-sponsored by the Chapel Hill-Durham Japanese Association, NC Japan Center, and JASNC. Click here for details and to register.
Sunday, April 6 - Baseball Outing: Durham Bulls vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham. JASNC Member discount available. (Registration closed.)
Tuesday, April 1 - "Beyond Traditional Diplomacy: Grassroots Ties Safeguard the U.S.-Japan Alliance” by Margot Carrington. Zoom event. All are welcome. Free. (Click here for details.) (Registration closed.)
Sunday, March 30 - Ouchigohan "Edamame Korokke". (Registration closed.)
Sunday, March 30 - Kitsuke Club, Raleigh. Come and learn how to properly wear traditional kimono. All are welcome. (Registration closed.)
Saturday, March 29 - Spring Festival 春祭り, Charlotte. Co-sponsored by The Japanese Cultural Association of the Carolinas (JCAC) and JASNC. (Registration closed.)
Sunday, Mar. 23 - Join us for an exclusive preview of Kodo One Earth's dress rehearsal (3:30 PM), followed by a Meet & Greet with the performers at Duke University's Page Auditorium. Limited spots available. JASNC Members Only & must have ticket to 3/23, 7:30 PM Kodo performance. (Registration closed.)
Wednesday, Mar. 19 - Annual Conference "From Innovation to Expansion: The Power of Biotech and Global Investment". NC Biotech Center, Durham. (For details, click here.)
Friday, Feb. 28 - Ouchigohan "Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki", with guest chef from Otafuku. Family-friendly online cooking program hosted by JASNC. (Registration closed.)
Thursday, Jan. 23 - David Robinson, Honorary Consul of Japan to NC and JASNC Chairman of the Board appears on NPR program titled "How North Carolina became Japan's favorite state." (Listen to the program here.)
Friday, Dec. 6 - Annual JASNC Gala. Thanks for your support! Winner of the 2 Roundtrip Air Canada tickets... David & Jenine Atoji! Congratulations! (Click here to see Gala photos.)
Seeking native Japanese speakers wanting to improve their conversational English! Japanese English Language Partner Program
Japanese School of Raleigh seeking native Japanese teachers. Click here for details.
Member Benefits:
- 15% Discount of Daily Rate (2025) at The Umstead Hotel and Spa.
- Discount of Daily Rate (2024) at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.
- Discount of Daily Rate (2025) at Hotel New Otani, Tokyo, Japan.
  - Members: Please contact us at Info@jasnc.org for rate details.

News from JASNC!

Saturday, May 17-18 - Japan Fest, Urban District Market, Charlotte, NC

Sunday, May 4 - Spring Welcome Picnic, co-sponsored by the Chapel Hill-Durham Japanese Association, NC Japan Center, and JASNC. Click here for details and to register.

​Sunday, April 6 - Baseball Outing: Durham Bulls vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham. JASNC Member discount available. (Registration closed.)

Tuesday, April 1 - "Beyond Traditional Diplomacy: Grassroots Ties Safeguard the U.S.-Japan Alliance” by Margot Carrington. Zoom event. All are welcome. Free. (Click here for details.) (Registration closed.)

Sunday, March 30 - Ouchigohan "Edamame Korokke". (Registration closed.)

Sunday, March 30 - Kitsuke Club, Raleigh. Come and learn how to properly wear traditional kimono. All are welcome. (Registration closed.)

Saturday, March 29 - Spring Festival 春祭り, Charlotte. Co-sponsored by The Japanese Cultural Association of the Carolinas (JCAC) and JASNC. (Registration closed.)

Wednesday, Mar. 19 - Annual Conference "From Innovation to Expansion: The Power of Biotech and Global Investment". NC Biotech Center, Durham. (For details, click here.)

Friday, Feb. 28 - Ouchigohan "Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki", with guest chef from Otafuku. Family-friendly online cooking program hosted by JASNC. (Registration closed.)

Thursday, Jan. 23 - David Robinson, Honorary Consul of Japan to NC and JASNC Chairman of the Board appears on NPR program titled "How North Carolina became Japan's favorite state." (Listen to the program here.)

Friday, Dec. 6 - Annual JASNC Gala. Thanks for your support! Winner of the 2 Roundtrip Air Canada tickets... David & Jenine Atoji! Congratulations! (Click here to see Gala photos.)

Seeking native Japanese speakers wanting to improve their conversational English! Japanese English Language Partner Program

Japanese School of Raleigh seeking native Japanese teachers. Click here for details.

Member Benefits:

​15% Discount of Daily Rate (2025) at The Umstead Hotel and Spa.

Discount of Daily Rate (2024) at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.

Discount of Daily Rate (2025) at Hotel New Otani, Tokyo, Japan.

Members: Please contact us at Info@jasnc.org for rate details.​

Sunday, April 6 - Baseball Outing: Durham Bulls vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham. JASNC Member discount available. (Registration closed.)

15% Discount of Daily Rate (2025) at The Umstead Hotel and Spa.

Members: Please contact us at Info@jasnc.org for rate details.