California Association of Japanese Language School (CAJLS)
A Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
(Incorporated in December 1964 and Restructured in July 2006)
- CAJLS is organized under the Nonprofit Public benefit corporation law of California.
- CAJLS is allowed to carry out its activities, which are consistent with the stipulations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- The specific goals of the CAJLS shall include the following:
- to carry out activities aimed at promoting the Japanese language education standards as set forth by the State of California Department of Education;
- to carry out activities aimed at promoting the understanding of Japanese language and culture so as to preserve Japanese-American (Nikkei) culture and tradition;
- to carry out activities aimed at the development and publication of teaching materials for Japanese language instruction;
- to promote the exchange of information and research with other ethnic groups dedicated to preserving their respective culture and traditions; and
- to carry out other educational activities associated with this goal as allowed by law.
CAJLS Officers (For 2008 - 2010)

- Sachiko Tu (Hollywood Japanese Language School)
CAJLS President and Board Member (Representative - Council of Teachers)
- Madoka Hull (Gardena Buddhist Church Japanese Language School)
CAJLS 1st VP and Board Member (Representative - Council of School Administrators)
- Kazue Ogino ( Hollywood Japanese Language School)
CAJLS 2nd VP and Board Member (Representative - Council of School Administrators)
- Itsuki Charles Igawa, Ph.D. (No School Affiliation)
CAJLS Secretary and Board Member (Representative - Council of Community Organizations and Individual Supporters)
- Hitomi Nonaka ( Southeast Gakuen Japanese Language School)
CFO and Board Member(Representative - Council of Teachers)
- Tomoko Kwan (ESVJCC Gakuen)
CAJLS Auxiliary Secretary and Board Member (Representative - Council of Teachers)
- Miwa Takahashi (Japanese Institute of Sawtelle)
CAJLS Board Member (Representative - Council of Teachers, Chairperson)