Welcome to Japan Society

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.

Society Spotlight

July 3 - Kiku Garden Senior Outreach Lunch
July 3 - Kiku Garden Senior Outreach Lunch

JSSDT staff and volunteers roll up their sleeves to cook and serve lunch for senior citizens.


Society Founder

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Coporate Founders

Harrah's Rincon, Kyocera, LMI Global, Morrison & Foerster, Union Bank

Corporate Patrons

Baker & McKenzie, Denso, Hitachi, Larabee Mehlman Albi Coker, Sony, Viejas

Special Thanks

  • County of San Diego
  • For its generous grant in support of the JSSDTFor its generous grant in support of the JSSDT

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Upcoming events

July 3 - Kiku Garden Senior Outreach Lunch
July 3 - Kiku Garden Senior Outreach Lunch

JSSDT staff and volunteers roll up their sleeves to cook and serve lunch for senior citizens.


July 13 ~ 23 - Explorando Japón
Enroll in Explorando Japón

The Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana (JSSDT) is pleased to support Explorando Japón, a bilingual study tour of Japan, examining the Ibero-Latin American influences on Japan's history and culture.

A two-unit credit course has been launched for approval at Southwestern College,  Sociology 295A: Culture and Society of Japan, which will be a companion to the Explorando Japón travel-study tour program.  The fees at the time of registration will apply.

Explorando Japón will visit the Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu regions of Japan.  The typical tour of Japan goes only to Kanto and Kansai areas.

The highlights of this travel-study tour are:
•    Critical analysis and reflection of sights and experiences guided by Professor Norris Nagao
•    In-depth focus on southern region of Japan
•    English-Spanish tour guide for greater accessibility

July 29 - Summer Luau Meishi Mixer
July 29 - Summer Luau Meishi Mixer

Bring smiles, business cards (Meishi), and appetites to our MEISHI MIXER, a great way to connect with JSSDT members and friends.


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