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The Japan-America Society of Mississippi is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to serving all Mississippi residents and Japanese nationals interested in business and cultural issues in each nation. The Society strives to serve the dual constituency by sponsoring business-related and cultural programs on a wide variety of subjects to benefit both American and Japanese members.

The Japan-America Society of Mississippi was founded on May 2, 2002, by Mississippi business, academic, government, and community leaders. It was the consensus of the founding members that the timing to form such an organization was ideal as the state began to host a number of Japanese investments in the state. They also felt that it was necessary to create an environment which will be conducive to further economic growth in the state as well as to broaden the global vision of Mississippi's population.

The Japan-America Society of Mississippi is an affiliate of the National Association of Japan America Societies. Ten committees, each lead by one of the members of the Board of Directors, develop, execute, and manage the society's program offerings. The committees that are initially planned include annual events, business council, cultural exchange, education, finance, language, membership, program, publicity, and sister city. The Board of Directors feels that the success of the organization will be based upon the active participation by members and member organizations. The society encourages and solicits participation from each member.

2011 Tohoku Pacific Earthquake

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, we have seen unprecedented footage of these horrible events unfold every day on our televisions. Our hearts break nightly over the loss of life and the stoic resolve and dignity of the survivors. Many of us have family and friends in Japan, and we worry every day about their safety. Our deepest sympathies are with the survivors of this tragic series of events.

JASMIS has recieved many calls from our members and media to inquire about relief aid, so the JASMIS Japan Relief Fund has been created, of which 100% of the donations received will forwarded to Japanese relief agencies. These donations will be tax deductible to the extent allowed by federal law. To donate, simply send your check to the following address:

Payable To:	Japan-America Society of Mississippi
Address:	Japan-America Society of Mississippi JRF Post Office Box 7354 Tupelo, MS 38802-7354

Please be sure to put "JASMIS Japan Relief Fund" in your check memo field. We apologize that we cannot take electronic payments at this time.

If you wish to donate elsewhere:

The Consulate-General of Japan at Nashville is Mississippi's consular server and they are setting up relief information on their website.

The National Association of Japan-America Societies website is collecting disaster relief information, and is also a way to connect to any of our sister Japan-America Societies that might be closer to you.

The American Red Cross is also available to take donations and also for keeping up with relief information. You can also donate to the Red Cross by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The charge will appear on you next mobile phone bill.

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Information on Obtaining A Driver's License

The main office of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol in Jackson now has Japanese language tests. The Japanese language tests are electronic. The Highway Patrol has advised us it might be easier for the applicant to bring an interpreter with them to help communicate to the examiner. This is the only office with the Japanese language test.

The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Main Office is located at Interstate 55 Exit 98A on Woodrow Wilson Boulevard, in Jackson. Click here for map.

Thanks to all of our corporate sponsors, with special thanks to our corporate Patrons:

The Japan-America Society of Mississippi
Post Office Box 16884
Jackson, Mississippi 39236-6884
Phone: (601) 956-4453 Fax: (601) 956-5367

The Japan-America Society of Mississippi
North Mississippi Coordination Committee
Post Office Box 7354
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-7354

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