Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO)

Japanese language classes - providing language classes to approximately 100 community members.

Jasco has been hosting the annual Ohio japanese speech contest to promote japanese language learning in the state of Ohio. The contest showcases achievement in japanese language learning and presents ideas and experiences that promote Jasco's mission, that is to enrich lives by bringing Ohio's japanese and american communities together. High school and university students prepare a speech and answer questions in japanese to display language skills amoung approximately 20 contestants and a large audience.

Community outreach programs - providing various japanese cultural classes and events to over 500 community members.