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Support and Educational Services - Japan America Society of Minnesota

- Nihonjinkai: is a volunteer group that supports Japanese individuals and families who live in Minnesota and make connections with people who love Japanese culture. Main activities include delivering Obento to elders who request it, visiting elder Japanese in nursing homes, publishing the "Minnesota Nihonjinkai Dayori" newsletter, and more. Monthly group meetings include a potluck and a craft party. - Japanese Speaking Club: offers informal Japanese conversation for native and non-native speakers. - Mondale Scholarship: offers annual financial grants to Minnesota undergraduate students accepted to academic programs in Japan. - J-Quiz: provides an academic competition for high school students enrolled in Japanese language classes. - Minnesota Bon Odori: dance and musical program that teaches traditional Japanese festival dance to schools and organizations. - Corporate Roundtable: business meeting series that presents discussions on key topics of interest to people involved in business between Japan and Minnesota.

Last assured

04/01/2024

Physical Address

Hours

10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

Email; website

Fee

- $30 membership fee for individuals, $20 for students/seniors, $50 for families; donations accepted; sponsorships for programs also available; Annual Corporate Membership fees range from $100 for non-profit to $3,000 for businesses and corporations

Required documents

Application/registration form

Eligibility

Anyone interested in Japan; serves residents of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest

Languages

Japanese

Service area

MN

Agency info

Japan America Society of Minnesota

Member supported nonprofit engaged in bringing the peoples of Japan and Minnesota closer together in mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation.

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