Japan America Society of Houston

The Japan America Society of Houston (JASH) is the leading organization that connects Houston’s diverse community, local businesses, and individuals to advance the mutual interest of American and Japanese peoples.

Our programs in language and education, arts and culture, and business initiatives and networking provide opportunities for collaboration and important people-to-people exchange.

JASH was established in December 1968 by a group of prominent Houstonians led by the likes of General Maurice Hirsch, Bernard Sakowitz, and R.W. Smith. 

Sharing the vision of John D. Rockefeller III, who revitalized the original Japan Society in New York, the founding members of JASH desired to serve as a medium through which to encourage and deepen understanding of Japan by Americans and of America by Japanese.