We would like to thank you for making 2018, our 50th anniversary year, memorable and meaningful.
This year, JASH, among other things, has:
•Contributed over $50,000 to local community organizations providing assistance to those recovering from Hurricane Harvey
•Raised over $30,000 for West Japan flood relief
•Welcomed over 30,000 attendees to the 25th Annual Houston Japan Festival
•Engaged nearly 500 volunteers in more than 2000 hours of community service
•Taught 39 Japanese language courses
•Celebrated 35 years of youth exchange between Houston and Chiba City
•Established 2 new awards - the J. Thomas Schieffer Leadership Award and the Houston-Japan Friendship Award
We can all take great pride in what JASH has achieved during this milestone year and in what we will achieve in the future.
As this special year comes to a close, we invite you to renew your commitment to promoting meaningful lasting understanding between Japan and the United States and sharing in the cultural diversity of our community.
We extend our very best wishes for a happy, fulfilling and prosperous 2019, and look forward to engaging you in even more Japan-related activities in the new year.
よいお年をお迎えください。