Join the Tomodachi Society

The Tomodachi (Friendship) Society is a community of people who support our mission and help sustain our operations. As a donating member, you’ll be added to our mailing list to receive updates on all Cultural Center events. Additionally, each year you’ll receive an exclusive invitation to a tea ceremony held specifically for Tomodachi Society members.

If you prefer, you may download the printable Donation PDF form and mail it along with your check or money order.

The Japanese Cultural Center & Tea House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to enriching the Great Lakes Bay Region through cultural programs while preserving two symbolic public sites: the 3-acre Tokushima-Saginaw Friendship Garden and Awa-Saginaw-An, one of the most authentic teahouses outside of Japan.

The City of Saginaw provides 50% of the operational funding. The remaining 50% to keep the doors open comes from program admissions (10%) and generous contributions from businesses, organizations, and recurring member donations through the Tomodachi Society (40%).