
Save your date! The 3rd SEIJIN-shiki USA is on January 16, 2022!

日米友好成人式 Organized by JIA Foundation 501(c)3 NPO EIN 47-2010117
Please spread the word about our early registration benefits!
The 2nd annual “SEIJIN-Shiki, ”
The US-JAPAN FRIENDSHIP COMING OF AGE CELEBRATION
on January 17, 2021 Register now!
Step into adulthood the Japanese way!
JIA Foundation will host the second annual SEIJIN-shiki, the US-Japan Friendship Coming of Age Celebration, on January 17, 2021.
Due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be held virtually.
12月6日までに参加登録をすると毎週抽選でプレゼントが当たります。
すでに登録している方々も抽選に参加できます。
登録先着 200名限定に記念品も用意していますので、いますぐ参加申し込みを!
Each week, we’ll choose one winner from all the people who have registered.
If you’ve already registered, you’ll be automatically entered in the raffle. The sooner you register, the more likely you are to get a prize!
Drawings on Nov.22, 29 and Dec.6.
Week 1 Prize: Drawing on Nov.22
Pure Invention: How Japan’s pop culture conquered the world
Published in June 2020, learn about the latest Japanese pop culture and how it is evolving!
Check week 2 and week 3 prizes here!
First 200 registrants will receive a SEIJIN certificate issued by the JIA Foundation, a printed copy of SEIJIN-shiki program and a SEIJIN-shiki memento to commemorate their participation.
For the “20 year reflection” portion of our video that will be presented at the celebration, we will include participants’ childhood photos–5 people per year (birth to 19years old) . Photos will be accepted on a first- come, first- served basis.
US-Japan Friendship Coming of Celebration is endorsed by Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, Japan Foundation and Japan Business Association of Seattle.
Celebration Highlights:
Previous celebration: http://seijinusa.org/2020-celebration/
US-Japan Friendship Coming of Age Celebration details: http://seijinusa.org/
Date: Sunday, January 17,2021 3pm-4pm (Pacific Time)
Welcoming new SEIJIN, young adults, born between January 1999 and March 2001, and live in the USA.
Pre-registration required for new SEIJIN.
Please register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mwn-H6ltHyUjmo27obs0KhntRWVNlil02hLVEMrA80w/viewform?edit_requested=true
Planning is underway and updates will be made on our website. http://seijinusa.org/ and social media @SeijinUSA
For more information, please contact seijin@japaneseinamerica.org
About JIA Foundation
The JIA Foundation was founded in 2014 to meet the needs of the current wave of Japanese immigrants and expats who benefit greatly from Japanese language specific services. “JIA” is an acronym which stands for Japanese in America. We define “JIA” as those of any race and nationality who appreciate Japanese culture and values. Community, Education and Identity are the key components of JIA programs. JIA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) NPO and operated solely by volunteers.