The Japanese Student Association aims to promote and preserve Japanese culture in the greater Seattle area, through hosting events at the University of Washington since 1909. We hope to bring together Japanese students and other students interested in the culture and create a community for those students to take part in. Our annual Matsuri is one of the biggest cultural events at UW with hundreds of guests participating every year. To further help Japanese speakers and learners on campus, our two other main services include hosting "Kaiwa Table" which aims to provide a space for language exchange for both English and Japanese learners, and hosting Career Seminars from various Japanese companies that wish to hire students from the greater Seattle area.