Welcome to the Japan-America Society of Indiana
The Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) is a not-for-profit cultural and educational organization whose mission is to serve as a bridge of friendship between the people of Indiana and Japan. The Society is supported by a diverse membership of individuals, families, businesses and academic institutions.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Office of Commerce, in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Indiana, are pleased to announce the 56th annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest U.S. – Japan Association and the Japan-Midwest Association (MWJA), will be held in Indianapolis at the Westin Hotel from Sept. 9-11,2026.
An annual event focused on increasing cooperation between Japan and U.S. Midwest states to advance investment and innovation, the 2026 Conference is expected to attract more than 500 attendees, including government officials, business executives and community leaders from the bilateral organization’s ten U.S. states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin), nine prefectural members (Chiba, Gunma, Nagano, Niigata, Saitama, Shiga, Shizuoka, Tochigi and Yamanashi), and approximately 100 corporations.
Indiana/Japan stakeholders engaged in business, industry and local and regional economic
development are encouraged to attend this year’s conference, which will provide opportunities to engage with Japanese prefectural governments, business executives and industry leaders, as well as representatives of the U.S. Midwest engaged in furthering U.S.-Japan relations.
Remarks from Indiana Governor Mike Braun
at the
JASI Annual Gala 2025
The Honorable Mike Braun, 52nd Governor of Indiana, delivered remarks at the Annual Gala of the Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) held on August 20, 2025, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
Click here for the video of Governor Braun's full remarks.
JASI's "Oishii Indiana"!
The Japan-America Society of Indiana's new restaurant series, "Oishii Indiana", travels around Indiana visiting some of the best and most authentic Japanese restaurants in the state. Enjoy "touring" a new restaurant each week! The short videos will include interviews with the owners and chefs, the chef's demo of a popular dish, and live comments from customers. The new online series is made possible with support from the GEN-J program, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and Japan-America Society of Indiana, with professional support from Monumental Productions. "Oishii Indiana" will help you discover the best of Japanese cuisine in Indiana!
Click here to watch the whole series!
JASI’s online series is made possible with support from the GEN-J program, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and Japan-America Society of Indiana, with professional support from Monumental Productions. "Oishii Indiana" will help you discover the best of Japanese cuisine in Indiana!
Conferral of The Order of the Rising Sun,
Gold and Silver Rays Upon Ms. Theresa A. Kulczak
On November 3, 2016 (Japan Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2016 Autumn Imperial Decorations. Among the 96 foreign recipients is Ms. Theresa A. Kulczak, Executive Director of the Japan-America Society of Indiana. She will receive The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in recognition of her significant contribution to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. The prestigious decoration is conferred by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.