Japan America Society Womens Association
St. Louis, Missouri

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JASWA provides friendship and cultural exchange for women of any heritage who want to learn and share about Japan and its rich traditions. Join us at monthly events and participate at our fundraising sales booth at the annual Missouri Botanical Garden Japanese Festival.

JASWA is a nonprofit organization that supports local school programs and other organizations that provide opportunities to learn about Japanese culture. JASWA also supports organizations that provide services for St. Louis area immigrants.

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Special Events in St. Louis

JASWA members in the Bon Odori dance group

Celebration of Japanese Culture (free)
Missouri History Museum
Sunday, May 22, 11:00am-4:00pm
 
Japanese Festival
Missouri Botanical Garden
September 3-5, 2016 (Labor Day Weekend)

Passport to Japan, Family Sunday (free)
St. Louis Art Museum
October 16, 1-4pm
Learn about the history and people of Japan and enjoy a taiko drum performance, tea ceremony demonstration, and art traditions.

Masa Matsuura's Requium
Women's Hope Chorale
Sunday, November 13, 3:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood
Composed for those who suffered and died in Japan’s 2011 earthquake-tsunami disaster. Reception with Masa Matsuura to follow. US premiere performance, tickets required.

Conflicts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan
St. Louis Art Museum special exhibit
October 16, 2016 - January 8, 2017

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Ikebana / Chanoyu
The Japan American Society St. Louis offers ikebana lessons and chanoyu (tea ceremony) participation, discount to JAS and JASWA members. Please see the JAS website events for further information



JASWA is under the parent organization of Japan America Society St. Louis.