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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Beginning over 40 years ago as a lunch program for senior citizens, Ikoi no Kai has evolved into a program for the entire Nikkei community. The nourishing communal [...]
Annual membership dues:
$25.00 for an individual membership and
$40.00 for a couple/family membership
If you wish to pay by check, please include your name, address, phone number and email address along with your [...]
The Japanese Ancestral Society, one of the oldest Japanese-American organizations in Oregon, was formed in the early 1900s to assist the Issei (first generation Japanese) in their new environment. Today, the approximately 300-member organization awards students scholarships annually.
Ikoi no Kai
A Nikkei community lunch and cultural program. Provides lunches every day except Wednesday, serving Japanese food Tuesdays and Thursdays, mostly Asian influenced food on Mondays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
For more information about Ikoi no Kai or directions, go to Ikoi no Kai menu tab; click on Ikoi no Kai Community.
Membership
Japanese Ancestral Society annual membership
dues are:
$25.00 for an individual membership and $40.00 for a couple/family membership
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.