JapanWNY Membership

Support Japan-related activities in Western New York and a 60+ year mission of strengthening cultural exchange and relationships between the US and Japan. JapanWNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and member of the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS).

Member benefits include:

• Exclusive member activities, events, and discounts, including member dinners, folk craft lessons, and more.
• Extensive networking/volunteering opportunities: Access to member-exclusive Facebook group and Discord server and connections to other US-Japan societies in NAJAS
• Ability to participate in yearly exchange events, including regular group visits to Kanazawa and Hamamatsu, and activities in Japan/online
• A platform to showcase Japan-related interests/skills and support for further development
• Resources on language learning & trip planning 
• Access to a growing collection of Japan-related books, movies, and collectibles

What's more, your support makes a tangible difference in the world. Membership impacts include: 

• Further strengthening US-Japan sister city relations (Buffalo/Kanazawa and Rochester/Hamamatsu)
• Cleanups of the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park
• Regular classroom and community presentations/seminars on Japanese culture
• Facilitation of cross-organization events (Bunka no Hi, Cherry Blossom Festival, Asian Food & Culture Festival) and relevant causes