Japan America Society of Maine

Japan America Society of Maine A non-profit, volunteer association of Maine residents actively engaged in bringing the people of Maine and Japan closer together.

The Japan America Society of Maine is a non-profit, volunteer association of Maine residents actively engaged in bringing the people of Japan and America closer together through a variety of programs and events. Every year our members gather together nearly once a month to celebrate Japanese holidays, dine out at local Japanese restaurants, or participate in cultural learning activities. We have s

everal reoccuring events that happen each year, including our New Year's Oshogatsu party in January, an Ohanami cherry blossom viewing festival in the Spring, and our Annual Meeting and Otsukimi (moon viewing) party in September. We also work closely with other Maine-based Japanese organizations such as the Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Exchange and Friends of Aomori to educate Mainers about ways to interact with Japan right here in our home state. As an organization with a broad network of members, we can help you find the resources you need to explore your interest in Japan.

JASM may no longer active but that doesn't mean there aren't other Japan-Maine things going on. Check out this new newsl...
04/02/2024

JASM may no longer active but that doesn't mean there aren't other Japan-Maine things going on. Check out this new newsletter:

Our Monthly NewslettersConnecting people forging friendship between Maine and Japan. This is not just a newsletter. It is a story of friendship and connection. It is the product of the friendship between two people, Alex and Yuko, and our shared love of Maine and Japan. We kept talking about all the...

The latest news from Friends of Aomori.
09/15/2021

The latest news from Friends of Aomori.

The sakura is starting to show its colors for our neighbors a little south of us. Looking forward to seeing those bloss...
04/09/2021

The sakura is starting to show its colors for our neighbors a little south of us. Looking forward to seeing those blossoms here in Maine! Ready for some O-hanami! :-)🌸

Here is an event that might interest you!
03/27/2021

Here is an event that might interest you!

Spring (Haru) is coming! Here are some of our favorite blossoms for flower viewing (Ohanami) and how to tell the differ...
03/19/2021

Spring (Haru) is coming! Here are some of our favorite blossoms for flower viewing (Ohanami) and how to tell the difference.🌸❤

02/05/2021

Japan's famous tonkotsu ramen chain makes dreams come true with instant cup noodles 20 years in the making.

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The Japan America Society of Maine is a non-profit, volunteer association of Maine residents actively engaged in bringing the people of Japan and America closer together through a variety of programs and events. Every year our members gather together nearly once a month to celebrate Japanese holidays, dine out at local Japanese restaurants, or participate in cultural learning activities. We have several reoccuring events that happen each year, including our New Year's Oshogatsu party in January, an Ohanami cherry blossom viewing festival in the Spring, and our Annual Meeting and Otsukimi (moon viewing) party in September. We also work closely with other Maine-based Japanese organizations such as the Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Exchange and Friends of Aomori to educate Mainers about ways to interact with Japan right here in our home state. As an organization with a broad network of members, we can help you find the resources you need to explore your interest in Japan.