About

The Japanese Ancestral Society (Nikkei Jin Kai) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Nikkei community. The group's goal is to recognize the accomplishments of Japanese Americans, promote fellowship among [...]

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History

Leaders of the Japanese Association were responsible for the purchase of a portion of the Rose City Cemetery in NE Portland for the community. That organization became the Nikkei Jin Kai [...]

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Events

Throughout the year, the Japanese Ancestral Society sponsors or participates in a variety of projects which fulfill the organization's goals. Mochitsuki is a New Year's event which falls in [...]

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Ikoi no Kai

The Japanese Ancestral Society is the parent organization of Ikoi no Kai, a lunch program for the senior Japanese and Japanese American community. Community volunteers are plentiful and in-kind donations extend [...]

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Membership

Annual membership dues are: $19.00 for an individual membership and $29.00 for a couple/family membership Benefits of The [...]

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Join the Japanese Ancestral Society today!

Be a part of Portland cultural history with your membership and support of the Japanese Ancestral Society. As one of the oldest Japanese cultural organizations we strive to preserve Japanese culture as well as contribute to our community at large.