The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania

ペンシルベニア日米協会

Regional Resources

For educational resources, please visit our Educational Resources Page.

College & Library Resources 

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Japanese Events

The Carnegie Libraries sometimes host events related to Japan.

Hillman Library: East Asian Library
The Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh has several Japan-related physical and digital collections.

Japan Studies at the University of Pittsburgh
Due to generous funding from the Mitsubishi an
d Japan Iron and Steel Federation Endowments, the Japan Council advances the study of Japan by funding faculty and student research, symposia, and diverse cultural events held at Pitt.

University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms
The University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning has a group of classrooms built by various nationalities in the Pittsburgh region, including a Japanese classroom.

Cultural Resources & Groups

Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter #25
This ikebana group draws members from five different schools in the Pittsburgh region.

Pittsburgh Sakura Project
The Pittsburgh Sakura Project aims to plant 250 cherry trees in the Pittsburgh region.

Sogetsu Pittsburgh Study Group
There are many different schools of ikebana, but the Sogetsu Pittsburgh Study Group studies sogetsu ikebana, the most contemporary school that believes that ikebana can be arranged any time, anywhere with any materials, by anyone.

Pittsburgh Bonsai Society
The Pittsburgh Bonsai Society was founded in 1957 to foster the art of bonsai in Western Pennsylvania. They were one of the first bonsai societies in the United States and has been a vital part of bonsai in America.

Pittsburgh Taiko

Pittsburgh Taiko is dedicated to bringing Japanese taiko drumming to the city of Pittsburgh. Open to anyone interested in learning about the art form, they seek to educate members of the community about taiko and Japanese culture through performances and outreach activities.

City & International Relations Resources

Global Pittsburgh

Global Pittsburgh connects the region's people and organizations to the world through member programs, activities and hosting opportunities.


Sister Cities Association of Pittsburgh

The Sister Cities Association manages Pittsburgh's sister city relationships, including Saitama City in Japan.


World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of key contemporary international issues throughout Western Pennsylvania.


Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh
Non-profit organization for Japanese expatriates, Japanese visitors, Japanese-Americans, and people in the Greater Pittsburgh area who are interested in Japanese culture.

PennsylvAsia
This blog looks at some of the cultural, educational, and social links between Pennsylvania and Asia. They post news, events, lectures, festivals, and other things, primarily as they happen in western Pennsylvania.



日本語話者にとってサービス (Resources for Japanese Speakers)

ピッツバーグ日本協会 (Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh)

ピッツバーグ日本協会(JAGP)はピッツバーグ近郊の日本関係者の唯一の団体で1990年に発足しました。新しく来られた方・永住のされている方、家族の方・独身の方、会社員の方・学生の方、市内在住の方・郊外の方など、どなたでもご参加いただけます。

Non-profit organization for Japanese expatriates, Japanese visitors, Japanese-Americans, and people in the Greater Pittsburgh area who are interested in Japanese culture.


Japanese Community Outreach ピッツバーグ (JCO Pittsburgh)

JCO ピッツバーグはピッツバーグ近辺にご在住の日本人の皆様の健康維持、増進のお役に立ちたいという趣旨で、UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center の日本人医師を中心に、2008年1月から活動しています。医師、看護師ら有志が、健康に役立つ情報提供、交換の場をUPMC Shadyside 病院基金からの支援をうけて提供させていただいております。


  場所:UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center, 5215 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

  電話番号:412-623-2287


  竹大 貞一; 医師 (Teiichi Takedai; MD)

  角田 秀樹; 医師 (Hideki Tsunoda; MD)

  儀宝 由希子; ナースプラクティショナー (Yukiko Giho; CRNP)


Japanese-speaking health professionals hold monthly meetings at UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center, 5215 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Phone: 412-623-2287


ピッツバーグ日本語補習授業校 (Pittsburgh Japanese School)

ピッツバーグ日本語補習授業校は、ピッツバーグとその周辺で暮らす子供たちが、平日はアメリカの学校に通いながら週一回日曜日に日本語で授業を受けることのできる補習授業校です。また、年に一度の運動会や書初め等を通して、日本文化を体得することにも力を入れています。本校はペンシルべニア州及び連邦政府の認可を受けた文部科学省認定の補習授業校です。

The primary purpose for the Pittsburgh Japanese School is to educate children ages 4 to 18 who have a Japanese language background. They offer Japanese, mathematics, and social studies classes using Japanese textbooks. All classes are instructed in Japanese. Student admission applications are accepted any time. 

英語学習リソース (English as a Second Language Resources)

Carnegie Library English as a Second Language Page

カーネギー図書館はプリントとデジタルの英語学習資料があります。

The Carnegie Library has online and print resources for people learning English as a second language.

English Events at the Carnegie Libraries

カーネギー図書館では、英語を母語としない人が英語を学習し、話しながら練習できるイベントを頻繁に開催しています。

The Carnegie Libraries often hold events to help non-native speakers learn and practice English.

Goodwill English as a Second Language Classes

The Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania (ペンシルベニア州南西部のグッドウィル)は、アレゲニー郡に住んでいる人を対象に、英語学習者のために無料のクラスのを提供しています。 初級者、中級者、上級者向けのレッスンがあります。オンラインクラスと対面クラスの両方が提供されます。

The Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania offers free English classes for anyone living in Allegheny County. They offer lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. Both online and in-person classes are offered.

English Language Institute at the University of Pittsburgh

アメリカ合衆国ペンシルバニア州ピッツバーグにあるピッツバーグ大学に属する集中英語課程として、1964年に設立されて以来、英語を母国語としない留学生と現地住民を対象に各種英語プログラムを開講しています。

The English Language Institute at the University of Pittsburgh has been teaching English as a Second Language to students from around the world and to Pittsburgh residents who have a non-English first language since 1964.

Literacy Pittsburgh

Literacy Pittsburgh (リテラシー ピッツバーグ)は、移民や難民向けの無料の英語学習クラスを含めて、成人や家族向けのさまざまな教育プログラムを提供しています。 グループレッスンと1対1の個人レッスンがあります。 クラスはオンラインと対面で開催されます。この授業は米国に永住している人向けです。

Literacy Pittsburgh offers an array of adult and family education programs, including free English as a Second Language classes for immigrants and refugees. Group and individual classes are available. Classes are held online or in-person. These classes are for people who intend to remain in the U.S. permanently.


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The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

 PHONE: 412-856-8608

EMAIL: jasp@japansocietypa.org

ADDRESS: 4601 Baum Boulevard, Suite 275, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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