History
1960
Established in California as a nonprofit organization on December 30th
1961
Inaugurated as Japan Traders Club of Los Angeles with the support of 48 companies
1964
Held the first JBA Softball Tournament
1965
Olympic Games are held in Tokyo, the first Games in Asia
Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) begins operating
1969
Awarded a plaque from the Mayor of Los Angeles for fostering trade between the U.S. and Japan via the Port of Los Angeles
1969
Established Asahi Gakuen, a Japanese Saturday school
1969
Humans Set foot on the moon for the first time
1970
World Exposition is held in Osaka, the first EXPO in Asia
1970
World Exposition is held in Osaka, the first EXPO in Asia
1971
The Los Angeles Earthquake
1971
The Los Angeles Earthquake
1972
Okinawa is returned to Japan
Winter Olympics are held in Sapporo
1972
Okinawa is returned to Japan
Winter Olympics are held in Sapporo
1973-1975
Recession begins
1973-1975
Recession begins
1975
Established U.S. Educators to Japan (USEJ) Program
1975
Established U.S. Educators to Japan (USEJ) Program
1978
Changed name to Japan Business Association of Southern California
1978
Changed name to Japan Business Association of Southern California
1980
Started campaign against Unitary Tax, which was eventually revised in 1986
1981
Reaganomics Introduced
1986
Celebrated JBA’s 25th anniversary by providing scholarships to graduate and doctorate students
1988
Held the first California Forum for Economic & Cultural Exchange with state government
1989
Conducted the first annual JBA delegation to the California State Government in Sacramento
1991
Celebrated JBA’s 30th anniversary
Opened a new office in Torrance
1991
Celebrated JBA’s 30th anniversary
Opened a new office in Torrance
1992
Conducted fundraising campaign for rebuilding efforts after the L.A. Riots
1992
Conducted fundraising campaign for rebuilding efforts after the L.A. Riots
1993
Established the JBA Golf Tournament to raise funds for USEJ
1993
Established the JBA Golf Tournament to raise funds for USEJ
1994
Conducted a fundraising campaign to aid Northridge earthquake victims
1994
Conducted a fundraising campaign to aid Northridge earthquake victims
1995
Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
1995
Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
1997
The first research study on Japanese corporations in Southern California
1997
The first research study on Japanese corporations in Southern California
1998
Winter Olympics are held in Nagano
Japan officially declares a recession
1998
Winter Olympics are held in Nagano
Japan officially declares a recession
2000
Awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Award for JBA’s contribution to local communities in California
Awarded the Governor’s commendation for charitable donations
2001
9/11 Attacks
2001
Conducted fundraising campaign for victims of 9/11 attacks
2001
Sponsored Japanese Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
2002
Signed a strategic partnership agreement with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
FIFA World Cup is cohosted by Japan and the republic of Korea
2003
Moved the official JBA office to Gardena
Conducted a fundraising campaign for victims of brushfires across Southern California
2004
Started networking activities with Japanese American business leaders
2005
Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake
2005
Conducted fundraising campaign and donated $71,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina victims
2005
Started support for the LA Marathon
2006
Held the 100th JBA business seminar
2007
Held the first meeting with the California Governor in Sacramento
2008
The Great Recession in the United States
2009
Held the first JBA Environment Conference
2010
JBA representatives attended the inaugural conference of the U.S./Japan Council in Washington D.C.
Participated in the LAEDC Conference
2010
JBA representatives attended the inaugural conference of the U.S./Japan Council in Washington D.C.
Participated in the LAEDC Conference
2010
Celebrated JBA’s 50th anniversary
2010
Celebrated JBA’s 50th anniversary
2011
Great East Japan Earthquake
Raised nearly $1 million to aid survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
2011
Great East Japan Earthquake
Raised nearly $1 million to aid survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
2011
JBA 50th Anniversary Symposium and The 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel, LA Live
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 9 struck at Sanriku coast in Tohoku district of Japan
2011
JBA 50th Anniversary Symposium and The 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel, LA Live
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 9 struck at Sanriku coast in Tohoku district of Japan
2011
JBA announce to JBA members, Friends and Colleagues start request donation
Sacramento visitation
2011
JBA announce to JBA members, Friends and Colleagues start request donation
Sacramento visitation
2012
“Japan Endless Discovery” at The Grove
“Arigato From Japan Session”
Sacramento visitation
2012
“Japan Endless Discovery” at The Grove
“Arigato From Japan Session”
Sacramento visitation
2012
The 14th Torrance-Japan Business Reception at the battle ship Iowa
2012
The 14th Torrance-Japan Business Reception at the battle ship Iowa
2013
April 27, 2013
JBA bus tour to Manzanar (Battleship Iowa, Local Community Relations)
2013
April 27, 2013
JBA bus tour to Manzanar (Battleship Iowa, Local Community Relations)
2013
June 12 & 13, 2013
Annual Sacramento Visit
2013
June 12 & 13, 2013
Annual Sacramento Visit
2013
July 14, 2013
JBA donated to the Nisei Week Japanese Festival (Local Community Relation)
2013
July 14, 2013
JBA donated to the Nisei Week Japanese Festival (Local Community Relation)
2013
July 20, 2013
20th Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2013
July 20, 2013
20th Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2013
July 23, 2013
Presentation at the OCBC Economic Development Committee
2013
July 23, 2013
Presentation at the OCBC Economic Development Committee
2013
September 8, 2013
Softball tournament JBA officers vs. US Japan Council Dream Team (Local Community Relation)
2013
September 8, 2013
Softball tournament JBA officers vs. US Japan Council Dream Team (Local Community Relation)
2014
January 17, 2014
JBA New Years VIP Reception & Party
2014
January 17, 2014
JBA New Years VIP Reception & Party
2014
January 25, 2014
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2014
January 25, 2014
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2014
February 13, 2014
“Japan in 2014 Symposium” at InterContinental Hotel Century City
2014
February 13, 2014
“Japan in 2014 Symposium” at InterContinental Hotel Century City
2014
May 30, 2014
Hideo Miyake elected as the 2014 JBA President
2014
May 30, 2014
Hideo Miyake elected as the 2014 JBA President
2014
June 18 & 19, 2014
Annual Sacramento Visit
2014
June 18 & 19, 2014
Annual Sacramento Visit
2014
July 19, 2014
21st Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2014
July 19, 2014
21st Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2014
August 2, 2014
US. Educators to Japan review meeting
2014
August 2, 2014
US. Educators to Japan review meeting
2014
August 11, 2014
Prime Minister Abe’s Economic “Third Arrow” Implications for the U.S.–Japan Alliance report
August 14, 2014
2014 Survey Result of Japanese Business in Southern California
2014
August 11, 2014
Prime Minister Abe’s Economic “Third Arrow” Implications for the U.S.–Japan Alliance report
August 14, 2014
2014 Survey Result of Japanese Business in Southern California
2014
September 7, 2014
US-Japan Council Dream team vs. JBA All Star team Softball Match
2014
September 7, 2014
US-Japan Council Dream team vs. JBA All Star team Softball Match
2014
October 22, 2014
Seminar “Japan-China relation update” by Hon. Consul General Harry H. Horinouchi
2014
October 22, 2014
Seminar “Japan-China relation update” by Hon. Consul General Harry H. Horinouchi
2014
November 12, 2014
Together, JBA and JETRO presented the “Survey of Japanese Companies in Southern California 2014” at the OCBC (Orange County Business Council) Economic Development Committee on November 12th.
2014
November 12, 2014
Together, JBA and JETRO presented the “Survey of Japanese Companies in Southern California 2014” at the OCBC (Orange County Business Council) Economic Development Committee on November 12th.
2015
January 16, 2015
Second Annual JBA VIP Reception
2015
January 16, 2015
Second Annual JBA VIP Reception
2015
January 31, 2015
Japanese American Leadership Delegation send-off Ceremony
2015
January 31, 2015
Japanese American Leadership Delegation send-off Ceremony
2015
March 20, 2015
JBA General Meeting
2015
March 20, 2015
JBA General Meeting
2015
May 1, 2015
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Welcome Luncheon and Economic Forum
2015
May 1, 2015
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Welcome Luncheon and Economic Forum
2015
June 17 & 18, 2015
Annual Sacramento Visit
2015
June 17 & 18, 2015
Annual Sacramento Visit
2015
July 13 & 14, 2015
The Japanese and Japanese American Business Networking Initiative 2015 Meeting
2015
July 13 & 14, 2015
The Japanese and Japanese American Business Networking Initiative 2015 Meeting
2015
July 18, 2015
22nd JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2015
July 18, 2015
22nd JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2015
September 22, 2015
Recent developments and movements of Japanese Companies in Southern California
2015
September 22, 2015
Recent developments and movements of Japanese Companies in Southern California
2015
October 15, 2015
First networking reception with the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
2015
October 15, 2015
First networking reception with the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
2016
January 30, 2016
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2016
January 30, 2016
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2016
February 25, 2016
JBA 55th Anniversary Reception
2016
February 25, 2016
JBA 55th Anniversary Reception
2016
March 18, 2016
JBA General Meeting
2016
March 18, 2016
JBA General Meeting
2016
June 22 & 23, 2016
Annual Sacramento Visit
2016
June 22 & 23, 2016
Annual Sacramento Visit
2016
July 16, 2016
23rd Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2016
July 16, 2016
23rd Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2016
September 1, 2016
Survey Result of Japanese Companies in Southern California 2016
2016
September 1, 2016
Survey Result of Japanese Companies in Southern California 2016
2017
February 4, 2017
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2017
February 4, 2017
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2017
February 23, 2017
JBA 56th Anniversary Reception
2017
February 23, 2017
JBA 56th Anniversary Reception
2017
March 17, 2017
JBA General Meeting
2017
March 17, 2017
JBA General Meeting
2017
June 15, 2017
FDI Report 2017 Announced
2017
June 15, 2017
FDI Report 2017 Announced
2017
June 21 & 22, 2017
Annual Sacramento Visit
2017
June 21 & 22, 2017
Annual Sacramento Visit
2017
July 15, 2017
24th Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2017
July 15, 2017
24th Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2017
July 19, 2017
2017 U.S. Educators to Japan review meeting
2017
July 19, 2017
2017 U.S. Educators to Japan review meeting
2018
January 1, 2018
JBA President Hitoshi Ishikawa’s New Year’s Greeting
2018
January 1, 2018
JBA President Hitoshi Ishikawa’s New Year’s Greeting
2018
January 24, 2018
US-Japan Council and JBA Networking Reception
2018
January 24, 2018
US-Japan Council and JBA Networking Reception
2018
February 3, 2018
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2018
February 3, 2018
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2018
February 20, 2018
JBA 57th Anniversary Reception
2018
February 20, 2018
JBA 57th Anniversary Reception
2018
March 16, 2018
JBA General Meeting
2018
March 16, 2018
JBA General Meeting
2018
May 24, 2018
FDI Report 2018 Announced
2018
May 24, 2018
FDI Report 2018 Announced
2018
June 20, 2018
Annual Sacramento Visit
2018
June 20, 2018
Annual Sacramento Visit
2018
August 27, 2018
Survey Result of Japanese Companies in Southern California 2018
2018
August 27, 2018
Survey Result of Japanese Companies in Southern California 2018
2019
February 2, 2019
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2019
February 2, 2019
Japanese American Leadership Delegation Send-off Ceremony
2019
February 27, 2019
JBA 58th Anniversary Reception
2019
February 27, 2019
JBA 58th Anniversary Reception
2020
March 13, 2020
JBA General Meeting
2020
March 13, 2020
Kiichi Nakajima elected as the 2020 JBA President
2020
May 25, 2020
FDI Report 2020 announced
2020
June 1, 2020
Yuichi Mitsumori elected as the 2020 JBA President
2020
September 17, 2020
Virtual Roundtable Discussion
2020
September 28, 2020
Webinar by Maria Salinas
2020
November 10, 2020
“Business Investments in the Los Angeles Economic Zone and their Appeal” Special Webinar
2020
December 1, 2020
“2020 Public Safety Updates in the Era of COVID-19 and Post US Election” Webinar
2021
January 1, 2021
JBA President Yuichi Mitsumori’s New Year’s Greeting
2021
March 12, 2021
JBA 60th Anniversary Forum
2021
March 26, 2021
JBA General Meeting
2021
April 1, 2021
Hironori Kobayashi elected as the 2021 JBA President
2021
June 2, 2021
FDI Report 2021 Announced
2021
September 7 & 8, 2021
Annual Sacramento Visit
2021
November 10, 2021
L.A. Next Generation Japanese American Leaders & JBA Initiative Event
2021
November 13, 2021
27th Annual JBA Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
2022
January 1, 2022
JBA President Hironori Kobayashi’s New Year’s Greeting