Japanese Student Association's "Tanabata"

About the Japanese Student Association (JSA)

JSA is a cultural student organization at Washington State University. Our main goal is to promote and celebrate Japanese culture through our general meetings and events! We host workshops about food, pop culture, games, and many other cultural things. One example of a big event that we host is our annual Undokai, or Sports Day. This year, our Undokai event had around 120 attendees, and we had six other cultural organizations as our guests.

What is Tanabata?

Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is a major festival held in Japan. This festival celebrates the annual meeting of two Japanese deities who can only meet one day of the year. In Japan, this festival is accompanied by street vendors, performances, and beautiful decorations.

JSA's Tanabata

This year, JSA is proud to present our first ever cultural night! Since our club's inception in 2016, we haven't had the numbers to host a major cultural event, but in the past couple of years, JSA has experienced tremendous growth and we are excited to take this leap into a major cultural exhibition! We will be hosting our event on February 21st, 2026 in the CUB Senior Ballroom from 6-8pm. Our culture night will be filled with traditional dances, games, food, and much more. Our officers and members are so excited to be putting this event on this year, and we look forward to your support!

Cost Breakdown

We are expecting an attendance of 125-200 guests for this event!

Our main costs for hosting this event will be in food, decorations, and performance equipment

• Food - ~$3875
• Decorations - ~$1200
• Performance - ~$600
• Miscellaneous -~ $800

Why your Contribution Matters?

By donating to our Tanabata event, you're helping to bring the Japanese culture to life here at WSU! Every dollar goes towards making this night unforgettable for our members. Your support helps us to create a space where the Pullman community can come together and celebrate the beauty of the Japanese culture.

Join us in making history, any amount helps!