JASCO - Japanese American Society of Central Oregon

JASCO - Japanese American Society of Central Oregon JASCO, the Japanese-American Society of Central Oregon, is a community group based in Bend, Oregon. Inspired by "Shin-san,” Mr.

We believe in the power of "totemo oishii Nihon no ryori" - really delicious Japanese food. Our mission is to be a resource, strengthening our community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Central Oregon. We do this through cultural programming and opportunities for connection through delicious food. To guide us in this work we draw from the

values found in our Japanese American traditions. Shin Nishikawa, to share and celebrate Japanese-American culture in Central Oregon (JASCO) has been gathering since March 2007.

JASCO Newsletter -
02/15/2026

JASCO Newsletter -

On February 19th, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which gave the U.S. Army the authority to remove civilians from the military zones established in Washington, Oregon, and California during WWII. This led to the forced removal and incarceration of some 120,000 Amer...

JASCO Newsletter -
08/21/2025

JASCO Newsletter -

Tavi entered the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project's student art contest and received an Honorable Mention for the Senior Division. Tavi wrote a powerful artist statement about her work. We are so proud!  

New JASCO Newsletter!
05/05/2025

New JASCO Newsletter!

COCC will host a series of events and activities to honor AAPI Heritage Month. Click "learn more" to see the full list. Reflections Through Art: Voices and Expression In Collaboration with APIC Monday, May 12 | 5:30 – 8 p.m. COCC, Middleton Science Center 190 Short film screening, panelists, spoke...

We are so excited to partner with on this event! Come see us on May 17 from 1-3 🌸
05/03/2025

We are so excited to partner with on this event! Come see us on May 17 from 1-3 🌸

New JASCO Newsletter! -
02/09/2025

New JASCO Newsletter! -

The 2025 Minoru Yasui Student Contest for middle and high school students is an art contest for youth in grades 5th – 12th. Students can express their thoughts about the prompt in a visual art piece and artist's statement. Technical arts background not required.

See you at Shinnenkai! -
01/11/2025

See you at Shinnenkai! -

Save The Date: Shinnenkai -
12/13/2024

Save The Date: Shinnenkai -

Thank you for inviting us to be a part of this year’s Hearth Festival! It was such a beautiful day. We made 60+ ikebana...
10/28/2024

Thank you for inviting us to be a part of this year’s Hearth Festival! It was such a beautiful day.

We made 60+ ikebana arrangements over 4 hours and only got pictures of a couple. Swipe to see them and check out Caldera’s Instagram to see more photos from the event!

Huge thank you to the floral team at for helping us source all these beautiful blooms!

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59800 S Highway 97
Bend, OR
97702

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