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Oregon Organizations (serving the Asian community)
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Japanese Organizations, Associations and Churches
Aloha High School
18550 SW Kinnaman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97007
Phone: (503) 259-4700
Fax: (503) 259-4713
Web:
www.beaverton.k12.or.us/aloha/
Purpose: Japanese Language program
Bonsai Society of Portland
PO Box 10615
Portland, OR 97296
Phone: (503) 297-4673
E-mail: PortlandBonsai@hotmail.com
Web: www.portlandbonsai.org
Purpose: To promote the art of bonsai through education. The society meets
monthly, presents guest speakers, holds exhibits, maintains a library, and holds
social events.
Cascade Bonsai Club
2031 SE 157th Ave.
Portland, OR 97233
Phone: (503) 760-2931
Consulate-General of Japan in Portland
1300 SW 5th Ave., #2700
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 221-1811
Fax: (503) 224-8934
Web:
www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Ikebana International
Portland Chapter
8840 SW Bomar Ct
Portland, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 246-9726
Fax: (503) 246-9726
E-mail: michkorn@gmail.com
Purpose: Study of ikebana, including school programs and community exhibits.
The International School
025 SW Sherman St.
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 226-2496
Fax: (503) 525-0142
Web: www.intlschool.org
Purpose: Full immersion pre- and elementary school (three years to fifth grade)
for Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish
Japan-America Society of Oregon
312 NW Second Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 552-8811
Fax: (503) 552-8815
E-mail: smckeel@jaso.org
Web: www.jaso.org
Purpose: To promote cultural and business exchange with Japan and to enhance
mutual understanding between the U.S. and Japan throughout Oregon and southwest
Washington.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association of Oregon
PO Box 8772
Portland, OR 97207
Web: www.jetaaportland.com
Japanese American Citizen League - Portland Chapter
PO Box 86310
Portland, OR 97286
Phone: 1-877-843-6914
E-mail: pdxjacl@hotmail.com
Web: www.pdxjacl.org
Purpose: The Japanese American Citizens League is a membership-driven national
organization whose mission is to secure and uphold the human and civil rights of
Americans of Japanese ancestry and others and to promote and preserve the
cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans.
Japanese Garden Society of Oregon
PO Box 3847
Portland, OR 97208-3847
Phone: (503) 223-1321
E-mail:
japanesegarden@japanesegarden.com
Web: www.japanesegarden.com
Japanese Grace Bible Church
11375 SW Walker Rd
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 520-1140
Japanese International Baptist Church
8500 SW Spruce St.
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 246-4680
Fax: (503) 977-9129
E-mail: jibconline@gmail.com
Web: www.jibconline.com
Oregon Buddhist Temple
3720 SE 34th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 234-9456
Fax: (503) 231-1551
E-mail:
oregonbuddhisttemple@yahoo.com
Web: www.oregonbuddhisttemple.com
Oya No Kai
PO Box 14392
Portland, OR 97293
E-mail: info@oyanokai.org
Web: www.oyanokai.org
Purpose: Richmond Elementary Japanese Immersion Program parent support group.
Portland Taiko
3230 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-2456
Fax: (503) 288-2460
E-mail: info@portlandtaiko.org
Web: www.portlandtaiko.org
Purpose: Through innovation and artistic excellence in taiko, we affirm
Asian-American pride, inspire audiences, build community, and educate about our
culture and heritage.
Richmond Elementary Japanese Language Program
2276 SE 41st Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 916-6220
Fax: (503) 916-2665
Web: www.richmondjmp.org
Purpose: Japanese immersion education.
Two Rivers Aikikai
2950 SE Belmont St.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 238-7012
E-mail: 2rivers@portland.quik.com
Web: www.2rivers.org
Purpose: We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching the Japanese
martial art of Aikido to women, men, and children.
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Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
World Trade Center West
2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 374-0180
Fax: (206) 374-0175
E-mail: jassw@us-japan.org
Web: www.us-japan.org/jassw/
Purpose:
The Japan-America Society of the State of
Washington is a non-profit, non-partisan, 501(c)3, private, membership-based
organization with offices in Seattle. It is the only group of its kind in
Washington State, dedicated to building communication, understanding, and
long-lasting relationships between the peoples of Japan and Washington state.
Our organization is a member of the National Association of Japan-America
Societies, an informal association of approximately 40 Societies from different
states that meets annually to share programming ideas and expertise.
Japanese American Chamber of Commerce
1416 South Jackson
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 320-1010
Web: www.jachamber.com
Japanese American Citizens League - Pacific Northwest
671 S. Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 623-5088
Fax: (206) 623-0526
E-mail: pnw@jacl.org
Web: www.pnwjacl.org or
www.jacl.org
Purpose: The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose
ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans
and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and
members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational, and social
values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese-American community.
The Pacific Northwest (PNW)Regional Office provides support to the chapters and
represents the national organization within the Pacific Northwest region. The
office also responds to inquiries from the membership and general public
regarding JACL matters such as membership, activities, programs, and policy
issues.
Nikkei Concerns
1601 E. Yestler Way
Seattle, WA 98122-5640
Phone: (206) 323-7100
Fax: (206) 325-1502
Web: www.nikkeiconcerns.org
Last Updated March 2008