[Go to 問い合わせ先] Overview
 From leading robotics scientists to students learning ESL, the Japanese community is involved in all aspects of Pittsburgh life. Top regional hospitals, undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as leading industries attract Japanese men and women to the area. Many Japanese stay and raise their families here, and the number of second- and third-generation Japanese Pittsburghers continues to grow. Japanese do not live in a specific geographic area, therefore, a newcomer may find it hard to find a fellow Tokyoite at first. But with a little initiative, he/she will find a diverse Japanese community working and participating in Pittsburgh life.
 To help make the transition to the States a little easier, Japanese food items are available at Asian markets, and the city boasts several good sushi restaurants. In addition, there are community organizations that promote friendship between the citizens of Japan and the United States, such as Japan-America of Pennsylvania, the Japan Association of Great Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh-Saitama Sister City Committee.
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Community Contacts
The Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh (JAGP)
A non-profit organization for Japanese, Japanese Americans and people in the greater Pittsburgh area who are interested in Japanese culture. They promote cultural, social, informational and friendship networks. Contact: A. Saito
3112 Ponerossa Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101-3950
Phone: 412-486-4460
Fax: 412-486-4460
Email: jagp@jagp.org
http://www.jagp.org
The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania (JASP)
An association of individuals, corporations and organizations in the state of Pennsylvania and surrounding regions established in 1986. Its purpose is to promote understanding and enlightened relations between the United States and Japan. 600 Grant Street, Room 444
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2703
Phone: 412-433-5021
Fax: 412-433-5020
Email: jasp@us-japan.org
http://www.us-japan.org/jasp/
The Pittsburgh-Saitama Sister City Committee
Cultural and political exchanges between Omiya, Japan and the City of Pittsburgh.
http://www.gpsca.org/saitama/index.htm
Japan Information Center
A center in collaboration with the Japan Center for Intercultural Communication in Tokyo. It provides a direct link to a variety of information about Japan.
http://www.library.pitt.edu/libraries/eal/Services-JIP.htm Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Information Statements
The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.
Click here for language specific Vaccine Information Statements (VIS). VIS are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VIS be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given. Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org
admin@immunize.org 1573 Selby Avenue, Ste. 234
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: (651) 647-9009 Fax: (651) 647-9131
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