Promoting & Strengthening
US-Japan Relations
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Japanese Education and Community Leaders gather in Milwaukee

No Packers, No Life movie night highlights Japan-Wisconsin connections

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Mission and Vision

Bridging Cultures. Building Community.

We are a nonprofit organization promoting and strengthening US-Japan relations in Wisconsin. Through our events and programming, we are committed to:

  • Providing platforms for private and public sectors to collaborate,
  • Engaging members of the local and international community,
  • Building an inspiring and bright future together. 

Featured Headlines

Japanese Education and Community Leaders gather in Milwaukee

By Michelle Kern Hall | October 19, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis – Japanese education and community leaders from across Wisconsin joined JASWI at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Saturday, October…

No Packers, No Life movie night highlights Japan-Wisconsin connections

By Michelle Kern Hall | September 30, 2026

WAUNAKEE, Wis – Under clear skies and a full moon, more than 50 members of the JASWI community gathered on…

Kikkoman Grand Opening Draws Crowd to Jefferson

By Michelle Kern Hall | September 22, 2026

JEFFERSON, Wis – Kikkoman Foods, Inc. pulled out all the stops for the grand opening weekend for their new plant…

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EXPORTS

$643 Million from Wisconsin to Japan in 2023

SOURCE: WEDC

JOBS

8,900 employed by Japanese multinationals with operations in Wisconsin

SOURCE: WEDC

INVESTMENT

Since 2013, Japan has been the source of over $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment in Wisconsin.

SOURCE: ORBIS CROSSBORDERS

AGRICULTURE

Japan is the fifth largest market for Wisconsins's agricultural exports.

SOURCE: WEDC

 

JASWI Memories

From cultural exchanges and community events to friendships, celebrations, and unforgettable moments, these photos capture the experiences that have shaped JASWI over the years.

Take a look back at the people, places, and memories that have connected Wisconsin and Japan through friendship, culture, and shared experiences.

JASWI Memories