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Idaho Japanese Association
About Idaho Japanese Association
The Idaho Japanese association is a non-profit dedicated to introducing Japanese culture to the Idaho area and to share cultural understanding and friendship with local residents.
The Idaho Japanese association is also dedicated to sharing local information and advice, providing support and opportunities, and passing along announcements from the Consulate office of Japan in Portland to Japanese nationals.
The Idaho Japanese Association (IJA) was founded on January 1, 2008 in Boise, Idaho by five volunteers. By March of 2009, it was officially registered as a non profit corporation (registered name: Idaho Japanese Association, Inc.) with the State of Idaho and has now grown to over 300 members. Each year, the IJA participates in many cultural events throughout Boise to share our Japanese heritage and tradition our main event is “Idaho Japan Day” with two supplemental gatherings: the Japanese New Year Party and the Summer Barbecue.
There’s growing interest about Japan and many people are looking for the opportunity to learn more. We are working hard to create fun events to experience Japan to our wonderful Treasure Valley community.
Mission Statement:
- To improve communication among Japanese people in Idaho and promote communication among local people who are interested in Japanese culture.
- To educate people in Idaho about Japanese culture.