JACL DC
Japanese American Citizens League, Washington DC Chapter
2026 Kakehashi Project Trip Applications - Deadline Extended!
This year's Winter Kakehashi Project Trip will run from December 9 to 16, 2026. This year's cohort will comprise 55 participants who will travel to Japan to deepen their understanding of Japan's economy, society, history, diverse culture, politics, and diplomatic policies through people-to-people exchanges. Participants are expected to play an active and important role in the future of U.S.-Japan relations. We will also be accepting applications for six chaperones!
Changes to the Kakehashi Project that were implemented last year will remain in place. Participants of the trip must be between the ages of 18 and 27 years old and of Japanese American ancestry or adopted by a Japanese American family. All participants who attend will be required to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including the most recent booster, before trip departure. Due to budget constraints, there will be attendance fee for this year's trip the same as previous years. For more information, or to apply, visit jacl.org/kakehashi or click the buttons below.
NEW DEADLINE: Applications will close on SUNDAY, September 20, at 11:59 pm Hawaiian Standard Time.
The JACL Kakehashi Program is coordinated by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), and supported by funding from the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thank you very much for joining us at Keiro Kai 2026!
It was wonderful to see everyone. We had a great time reconnecting with longtime community members and getting to know new members. Thank you all for making it such a wonderful day!
JACL DC Chapter Honored With
George Inagaki Citizenship Award
Huge news! The JACL DC Chapter is incredibly proud to receive the JACL George Inagaki Chapter Citizenship Award for the biennium during the 2026 JACL National Convention in Las Vegas!
JACL National recognized the DC Chapter as the top chapter in the nation for its leadership in advocating for civil and human rights, fostering deep community engagement, and remaining steadfast in our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders.
A heartfelt THANKS to our incredible members, donors, volunteers, and partners. We could not have achieved this incredible honor without your support!