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The Japanese Culture Club of Arizona JCCA is a nonprofit organization with a mission of educating the public regarding Japanese culture and economic ties through goodwill. We organize events and social gatherings that promote Japanese culture and business. Examples include food and cooking workshops business networking traditional ceremonies handicrafts calligraphy ikebana music film Japanese baseball and other arts unique to Japan. We aim to serve as a bridge across cultures leading our members toward a deeper appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture through our club activities.