About JSA

JSA is a non‑profit, tax‑exempt national organization that has been working to spread understanding of Japanese culture since 1995. We have members from all across the globe who are bound by a common interest in sharing knowledge of Japanese culture and history.

Our Mission

JSA's mission:

  • To offer a comprehensive Japan studies program intended to provide information and to expand knowledge in the field.
  • To maintain professional ties among members.
  • To sustain the members' scholarly enthusiasm in the field of Japan Studies.
  • To provide mutual assistance for the development and expansion of the members’ undergraduate curriculum.
  • To coordinate members' development and extension of local outreach programs.
  • To establish a central network and resources center for Japan studies available to JSA members.
  • To publish scholarly work pertaining to Japan annually in the JSA Journal.

Our History

Click the link above to view a brief history of JSA's founding, recent activities, and funding.

Our Constitution

Click the link above to view the full and unaltered version of JSA's bylaws.