Mask Dances of Three Nations
From the Consular Office of Japan in Portland: On October 11th our office will host the event “Mask Dances of Three Nations” collaborating with the Oregon China Council and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea. This event is the sixth in a series that began in 2015 with Read more
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak
The white house has announced restrictions on visas and work permits. Please check the link for more information. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/
Message from the New President
My name is Motoko West, and I have recently been elected as the President of the Idaho Japanese Association. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to our previous President, Ms. Naho Nakashima, for her many years of hard work. Founded in 2008, the Idaho Read more
Information for Covid-19 in Idaho
Please see the link below for comprehensive information for Coronavirus in Idaho. https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/
Idaho phased Covid reopening
Please see the following link for this information in English Stages of Reopening
Minidoka National Historic site celebrates opening of new visitor center
The National Park Service invited the Idaho Japanese Association for the opening of a new visitor center at the Minidoka National Historic site near Jerome, Idaho. The opening, on February 22, included Governor Brad Little and survivors of the Minidoka Internment Camp. Over 200 people were there for the opening. Read more
Japan-Idaho Relations
Cerebrating Reiwa Era: Japan’s New Century! Mr. Takashi Teraoka, the Consul General of Japan in Portland, invited the Idaho Japanese Association to celebrate the beginning of Japan’s newest era, Reiwa. Japan marks a new era each time a leader ascends the throne in Japan. The Reiwa Era began Read more
The Day of Remembrance
The board president of Idaho Japanese Association was invited to participate the Day of Remembrance at the Statehouse. Governor Brad Little and JACL president Maki Jackson also serves IJA secretary spoke during this event. This year marks the 78th anniversary of Executive Order 9066. The first DOR in Idaho was Read more
Japanese Language Evening
Consular Office of Japan in Portland will host a Japanese language evening. Japanese language students, families, teachers and members of the public are all welcome. Please join us! When: Friday February 21st, 2020. 4:00pm to 5:30 pm Where: Room 202 in the Interactive Learning Center, 2120 W University Dr, Boise, Read more



