The Japanese Ancestral Society (Nikkei Jin Kai) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Nikkei community. The group’s goal is to recognize the accomplishments of Japanese Americans, promote fellowship among members of the Nikkei community, and preserve ties with Japan.

(Photo © Rich Iwasaki)

Japanese Ancestral Society
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The Japanese Ancestral Society, one of the oldest Japanese-American organizations in Oregon, was formed in the early 1900s to assist the Issei (first generation Japanese) in their new environment. Today, the organization awards students scholarships annually, manages the Japanese American Cemetery and Ikoi No Kai, the community lunch program.

Community events

Ikoi No Kai
Ikoi no Kai Lunch

Ikoi No Kai is a Nikkei community lunch and cultural program. Provides lunches every day except Wednesday, serving Japanese food Tuesdays and Thursdays, mostly Asian influenced food on Mondays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

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Membership
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Japanese Ancestral Society annual membership dues are:

$25.00 for an individual membership and
$40.00 for a couple/family membership

Join Us!

Ikoinokai New Years bento - Photo by Rich Iwasaki

Join the Japanese Ancestral Society today!

Be a part of Portland cultural history with your membership and support of the Japanese Ancestral Society. As one of the oldest Japanese cultural organizations we strive to preserve Japanese culture as well as contribute to our community at large.

Japanese Cemetery - Photo by Rich Iwasaki

Make a Donation

Support the work of Japanese Ancestral Society by making a tax deductible donation.

Japanese Ancestral Society
P.O. Box 82443
Portland, OR 97282