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assists the elderly through in house visits and delivering food, cheer and news from the community. The Keirokai luncheons provide home-cooked Japanese food and entertainment. We work to help the elders in the community.

occur periodically for individuals, who have legal, medical, social welfare, and tax inquiries. In the past year, over 300 people have benefited from these consultations.

This annual event held in May at the Japanese Cemetery at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Cypress Hills Cemetery, honors our early pioneers. The Japanese Cemetery at Mt. Olivet cemetery was bought by the Japanese Mutual Aid Society in 1912.

was formed in May 2005. Its mission is to study and improve the social welfare of elderly Japanese and Japanese Americans residing in states of NY, NJ, CT and PA. The Committee will coordinate and support programs and services that will help the elderly lead a more healthy, enjoyable and productive life as they age. (www.agingjaa.org)

 

 

Since 1971 JAA has awarded scholarships to promising high school students who plan to continue their education in the U.S. Today, most of the awardees are children of "Shin Issei." Over 250 scholarship recipients have achieved successful careers and meaningful lives through the support of the JAA Scholarships. This year, near $40,000 will be awarded. In 2007, for the first time JAA will award $20,000 in scholarships to graduate students.

The Music Scholarship was established in 1985.Every other year a music competition in held, alternating piano and stringed instruments. 48 young musicians have received awards. Alan Gilbert, an early recipient is now the chief conductor and artistic director of the Stockholm Orchestra, and has been a guest conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

JAA conducts curriculums development and other seminars for teachers of Japanese. Founded in 1987, JAA sponsors workshops twice a year featuring Japanese Language Education for all ages in the greater New York area.

organizes workshops and events for families with young children, many of whom are newly arrived in New York. Through seasonal activities children are able to learn Japanese culture while their parents learn about the local educational system in seminars relating to the pre-school and kindergarten programs in the New York area. The events are joyfully attended by families who want to maintain a connection to their children with their community. The events include; Girls Festival, Boys Festival, Halloween and a Christmas Party. (www.applekidsnyc.org)

JAA has sponsored an Art Exhibition of well known and aspiring artists of Japanese descent. This year, Hiroshi Senju, Ushio Shinohara and Takeshi Kawashima were among the artists presenting their work.

was formed in 2004 to enable professional and entrepreneurial women to exchange information with each other to further their careers and their businesses. (www.bwcjaa.org)

flourish at JAA with a variety of classes that are held during the week - morning workout for seniors; stretch & dance; Tai-chi, children's fitness class, Japanese calligraphy, chorus, flower arrangement, handy craft, and others. JAA Hall operates as a true community center.

the JAA Library has about 3,000 Japanese books and 800 video/DVDs available. JAA has been collecting historical books, photos and materials concerning the history of Japanese in New York from 1900's.

 

It, golf lovers including an enthusiastic 100 players gives JAA members and guests a chance to compete for the best score and at the same time raise fund to support JAA Program.

They have Monthly schedules from April to November.

Bazaar and bustling lunch café of homemade Japanese dishes is another very popular community event.

It is another fundraising event where guest have a chance to learn new dance steps, hear good jazz and the sound of a big band while wining and dining with friends.

The Baseball League consists of 20 teams competing for the JAA-Gaimudaijin (Foreign Minister) Cup. The team are from all parts of the community: artists, students, lawyers, doctors, chuzaiin and restaurant workers, who all share their love of baseball.

The 21st Century New York Cherry Blossom Project began on Arbor Day, April 24, 1992 at City Hall Park, when cherry tree seeds were presented by Shigeru Inagaki, then President of JAA, to New York City. The Yamazakura and Somei-Yoshino cherry tree seeds were donated by the Cherry Association of Japan.

On April 3rd, 2001, 168 cherry trees, nursed from those seeds in the greenhouses of Van Cortlandt Park were presented to the City of New York. The first Sakura Matsuri was celebrated on April 12, 2003, and this has become an annual event. As the cherry trees flourish, they will be an everlasting symbol of friendship and harmony between Japan and the United States.

JAA members participated in the planning of the inaugural Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in 1982. Since then JAA has participated Annual Sakura Matsuri.

 

In the spirit of helping other communities, JAA has raised funds for victims of disasters around the world.