Promoting & Strengthening
US-Japan Relations
in Wisconsin

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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. 

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2025 Annual Report Now Available

By admin | February 26, 2026

Celebrating a year of bridging cultures and building community The 2025 JASWI Annual Report is now available – highlighting a…

Peaceful Forest Taiko Drumming Performance 

By admin | January 28, 2026

MADISON –  Peaceful Forest, led by world champion taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three sons, brought their powerful and passionate…

Drums, Tea, and Harmony: “Wa! 和” Brings Japanese Taiko and Tradition to Downtown Eau Claire

By Keiko Morikawa | January 5, 2026

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On Dec. 13th, 2025, approximately 50 guests attended the event Wa! 和 Japanese Taiko Drum Performance…

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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