The mission of the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT) is to promote goodwill and advance business, civic, educational, and cultural interchange and understanding between the people of Japan, San Diego, and Tijuana.
Founded in 1996, the JSSDT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization of individuals and corporations with a focus on tri-national relations between Japan, the United States, and Mexico. The JSSDT is one of approximately forty affiliates of the National Association of Japan-America Societies headquartered in Washington, DC.
- June 27 - The 11th Annual Beer & Sake Festival
Join us for the 11th Annual Beer & Sake Festival!
The Japan Society’s Beer & Sake Festival is a popular and fast-growing charity tasting event featuring local restaurants serving sumptuous appetizers and breweries pouring tasty beers and sakes. The festival also includes art booths, a silent auction, a raffle, and exciting entertainment. This event is for the 21 and over.
- May 18 - AJ Cup Golf Tournament
The AJ Cup is named in honor of Mr. Arthur Jonishi, 2002 recipient of the JSSDT Business Leadership Award. AJ was instrumental in choosing San Diego as the home for Kyocera, the first Japanese-parented manufacturing company in California. In addition, he helped establish and served as the first chairman of Minato Gakuen, a school for children of all Japanese expatriate families in the San Diego/Tijuana region.
- June 26 ~ August 18 Learn Japanese with Japan Society
Please join our new ongoing program “Japanese Language Class” 16 Lessons / 8 Week Course.
Beginner Class (Tuesday 6:30 to 8:00pm & Saturday 9:00am to 10:30am)
An Introductory course for people with no prior training in Japanese.
This course strives to develop an understanding of basic elements of Japanese grammar, expressions, and writing system.
Textbook: “Japanese For Busy People”, Volume 1 Lessons 1 -15
Intermediate Class (Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00pm & Saturday 10:30am to 12:00pm)
Course mainly conducted in Japanese and continues progress in building vocabulary, learning advanced grammar aspects using the skills of listening, speaking, reading and composition.
Textbook: “Japanese For Busy People”, Volume II Lessons 1-15
- June 27 - The 11th Annual Beer & Sake Festival
Join us for the 11th Annual Beer & Sake Festival!
The Japan Society’s Beer & Sake Festival is a popular and fast-growing charity tasting event featuring local restaurants serving sumptuous appetizers and breweries pouring tasty beers and sakes. The festival also includes art booths, a silent auction, a raffle, and exciting entertainment. This event is for the 21 and over.
Member-to-member Opportunities
Take advantage of JSSDT membership's exclusive offers, discounts, and fundraising events.
