The Japanese Cultural Center & Tea House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond by offering cultural experiences through programming. It also maintains the 3-acre Tokushima-Saginaw Friendship Garden and Awa-Saginaw-An, one of the most authentic and complete teahouses outside of Japan.

The City of Saginaw provides 50% of the funds necessary for operations. The remaining funds come from program admissions (10%) and generous contributions from donors, businesses, and organizations within the community (40%).

New! Become a Sponsor for Our Japanese Cultural Center Expansion Campaign

In September 2024, we launched a capital campaign to raise funds for a new education center building and to restore our beloved tea house and the vermillion bridge in our garden. Please see the information below. We deeply appreciate your consideration and are grateful for any amount you are willing to contribute.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
• $1,000 – 2-year mention in Tea House communications and on our web page
• $5,000 – Your name included on a permanently-installed plaque at the Cultural Center
• $10,000 – Official Tea Garden fence sponsor plaque – one available
• $20,000 – Official storage room sponsor plaque – one available
• $30,000 – Official classroom sponsor plaque – one available
• $40,000 – Official pavilion sponsor plaque – one available
• $50,000 – Official vermilion arch bridge sponsor plaque – one available