JIA stands for Japanese in America. If you have an interest in Japan, you are welcome to be part of the JIA Community — nationality, ethnicity, and race are not factors.
JIA stands for Japanese in America, an acronym. If you have an interest in Japan, everyone is welcome to be a part of the JIA Community! Nationality, ethnicity and race are not factors.
At JIA Foundation, through seminars and networking events, we aim to create a community where everyone shares their experiences and wisdom, helping each other lead a more fulfilling life in America. Additionally, living in a global era, we support the development of young individuals with diverse identities, who serve as ambassadors of cross-cultural understanding and values.
Community
A place to share experiences and wisdom, and to help one another build a fuller life in America.
Education
Seminars, forums, and learning opportunities on health, career, parenting, and life in the U.S.
Identity
Support for young people with unique, cross-cultural identities as ambassadors of understanding.
JIA Foundation was founded in 2014 to meet the needs of the current wave of Japanese immigrants and expats who benefit greatly from Japanese language specific services. Since then, our programming has expanded to offer activities offered in English as well as Japanese. We educate, serve and connect people who want to preserve and deepen our understanding of Japanese culture. We respect the diversity of JIAs and work to create collaborative and inclusive community.
Seminars &Forum throughout the year offered in Japanese to help JIAs improve their professional, personal, and family lives
Seminars on health and social services offered in Japanese by Heart-no-Wa health professionals. (http://www.heartnowa.net)
E-Newsletter: Publish 1-2 times a month, featuring updates on JIA Foundation events and more
Rinkan-Gakkou: provide opportunities for children who do not attend supplementary schools or Japanese language schools to make friends with similar backgrounds. We also offer parents a space to share experiences on learning Japanese and raising children in the US.
SEIJIN-shiki USA : offered in English to celebrate Coming of Age, welcoming all young people turning 20-21 years old who are interested in and influenced by Japanese culture.
Social Event: providing a space for networking and enjoyable interactions in Japanese