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Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters

Thank you for your generous support of the Japan America-Society of Rhode Island and Black Ships Festival, Inc. (JASRI). As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, JASRI plays a vital role in fostering cultural understanding and strengthening the relationship between Japan and the United States. Your sponsorship helps make our work possible, including our signature event, the Black Ships Festival, which honors Rhode Island’s own Matthew Calbraith Perry and his historic role in opening Japan in 1854. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to preserving and celebrating this shared history.

Toray Plastics has been the flagship sponsors of the Japan-America Society and the Black Ships Festival for many years. We are profoundly greatful for their generous support and eagerly welcome new sponsors to help support the friendship between Japan and Rhode Island