Resources
Our community is strengthened by the many organizations dedicated to supporting Japanese and Japanese-American culture, history, and education in Colorado. This resource page highlights a variety of groups and organizations that offer opportunities to connect, celebrate cultural heritage, and engage in meaningful activities. Whether you're looking for cultural events, language programs, or community support, these organizations are at the heart of preserving and promoting our shared traditions.
If you would like to submit an entity to be added to our resource list, please complete the Submit a Resource form.
Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado
The Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado is a non-profit educational and cultural organization promoting increased awareness, education, and understanding between the citizens of Southern Colorado and Japan.
Non-profits, Colorado
Japanese Academy of the Rockies
Colorado, Education
Japanese American Community Graduation Program
Scholarships for those graduating high school.
Non-profits, Colorado, Education
Japanese American Resource Center of Colorado
Preserving and protecting the contributions of Colorado Issei and Nisei descendants for present and future generations* (Sansei, Yonsei, Gosei, etc.) through cultural programs and events, educational outreach, heritage preservation and collaborative partnerships with local organizations.
Non-profits, Colorado, Cultural
Mile High Japanese American Citizens League
Founded in 1929, the National Japanese American Citizen’s League (JACL) is the largest and oldest civil rights organization in the country focused on Americans of Japanese ancestry. Our mission is uphold and secure the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all Americans, while preserving the cultural heritage of our people.
Non-profits, Colorado
Nisei Veterans’ Heritage Foundation
Wayne Berve (wayneberve@msn.com) or Cindy Kondo (buggrwr@aol.com)
Colorado
Pacific Mercantile
Japanese grocery store with thousands of Japanese food and Asian products. Located in Denver.
Businesses, Colorado