Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana

Youth Baseball Exchange - As part of the Tomodachl Initiative which was born out of support for Japan's recovery from the Great “East Japan Earthquake, middle school baseball players from San Diego traveled to Ofunato for homestays, cuitural activities and the great game of base at

Beer & Sake Festival - This event Introduces and promotes Japanese, local San Diego, and Tijuana beverages, foods, and “cultural activities, while raising awareness of JSSDT activities within the region. Participants have the opportunity totastea Varlety of beers, sake, and foods from all three Fegan

Education program events Include (1) “Japan in a Sultcase Outreach Program” where Japan and its culture enters classrooms “Tibraries, and community centers through a varlety of activities and programs; (2) encouraging and rewarding the study ofthe ~ Japanese language through teacher training, study sessions, language groups, and competitions; (3) international learning “opportunities such as missions and tours which provide a first-hand look at Japanese business, education, and culture