Government and Other Organizations
Asia Society, Washington Center
Whittemore House
1526 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036 202-833-ASIA (2742)
asiasociety.org/centers/washington-dc
asiadc@asiasociety.org
Sponsors lectures, films and seminars related to Asian culture.
Department of State
Office of Japanese Affairs
2201 C St, NW, EAP/J-Room 4206, Washington, DC 20520 202-647-2913/3152
www.state.gov
email contact through website
Embassy of Japan in the USA
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008 202-238-6700 (switchboard) 202-238-6773 (JET office)
www.us.emb-japan.go.jp
jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
Embassy of the USA in Japan
1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420, Japan +81-3-3224-5000
Unit 9800 Box 300, APO AP 96303-0300
japan.usembassy.gov
email contact through website
Japan-America Society of Washington
1819 L St, NW, Level B2, Washington, DC 20036 202-833-2210
www.jaswdc.org
jaswdc@us-japan.org
Sponsors corporate, institutional, public affairs, education and cultural programs, including annual Sakura Matsuri, and Moon-Viewing parties. Library with around 1500 titles. Japanese language classes are available.
Japan Commerce Association of Washington, DC
c/o JASWDC
JCAW Foundation
202-463-3947
www.jcaw.org
office@jcaw.org
Japanese-American Citizens League
1828 L St, NW, Suite 802, Washington, DC 20036 202-223-1240
www.jacl-dc.org
dc@jacl.org
Japan Information and Culture Center
1150 18th St, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036 202-238-6900
www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc
jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp
Sponsors special events and films on Japan. Has resources and information on Japanese culture. JICC is a division of the Embassy of Japan.
Japan and Virginia Society
901 East Byrd St, West Tower, 18th Floor, Richmond, VA 23218 804-545-5666
www.japan-virginia.org
japanvirginasociety@yesvirginia.org
International Student Conferences, Inc.
1015 15th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 202-992-6691
www.iscdc.org
info@iscdc.org
Education and cultural exchange program for university students from the US, Japan, South Korea, and China.
MARJIS/University of Maryland
The International Center for Transcultural Education
Mid-Atlantic Region Japan in the Schools
3104 Benjamin Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301-405-3595
intleducenter.umd.edu/netscape/marjisindex.htm
marjis@glue.umd.edu
Provides Japan-related teaching resources to schools in the mid-Atlantic region.
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
156 15th St NW Unit 1105, Washington, DC 20005 202-347-1994
www.mansfieldfdn.org
email through website
Meridian International Center
1630 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009 202-667-6800
www.meridian.org
info@meridian.org
Sponsors education and cultural activities, forums, concerts, art exhibitions and seminars for resident diplomats, etc.
Sasaka Peace Foundation
1819 L St, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036 202-296-6694
www.spfusa.org
info@spfusa.org
Library holds books, periodicals, documents and movies on Japan.
US-Japan Business Council
1615 H St, NW, Washington, DC 20062 202-463-5772
www.usjbc.org
email contact through website
Useful Websites
Facts/Statistics on Japan
CIA World Factbook, Japan
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook.geos/ja.html
Foreign Press Center/Japan, Facts and Figures of Japan
Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Web Japan
JET-related Websites
Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET)
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
JETAA DC
JETAA USA
JET Alumni Association International
JET Programme
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications
Religion
American Zen College
16815 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874 301-428-0665
Ekoji Buddhist Temple
6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 703-239-0500
www.ekoji.org
Ka Shin Zendo Genzo-ji
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
310 Tulip Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
www.washingtonzen.org
kashinzendo@gmail.com
Currency Exchange
American Express Travel
1501 K St, NW #100 202-457-1300
Travelex Currency Exchange
1800 K St, NW 202-872-1428
Union Station 202-371-9220
Columbia Mall 410-715-7405
BWI Airport, Pier C 410-850-4760
BWI Airport, Pier E 410-684-2221
www.travelex.com