The Japan America Society of Iowa aims to promote friendly international relations, cultural activities of interest to members and mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Japan.

Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI) was founded in 1989 by a small group of dedicated individuals to promote Japanese culture in central Iowa. On January 29, 1989, the first meeting of Japan America Society of Iowa was held by seven members who shared one of the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements) with the community of central Iowa.