Japan Commerce Association Of Washington, D.C. Inc.

The Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C. (JCAW) was founded in November 1988, formally establishing the organization that began almost 50 years ago. JCAW consists of more than corporate member companies/organizations, over 120 individual members, and about 500 members total.

JCAW was established to create cooperation and friendship within the Washington, DC business community, and promoting exchange and understanding with American society through education, sports, and social activities. The focus of JCAW activities are as follows: 1) Members Networking Events, 2) Seminar Events, 3) Cultural Exchange Activities, 4) Community Relations Activities, and 5) Public Relations.

JCAW hosts Japanese New Year's Celebration every year in January as a part of our cultural events. It is a one day event for families to enjoy Japanese culture through various activities such as arts & crafts, games, music and performances, and food. We ask volunteers to assist guests in different stations for a day.