What is AFTJ?

The AFTJ, Inc. is the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese.  We are a registered, non-profit educational organization devoted to the study and teaching of Japanese language and culture from K-16 level. The purpose of our association is to encourage, support, sustain and improve the teaching of Japanese at all levels of instruction in Florida, and to promote a cooperative spirit through the exchange of ideas and cordial fellowship among its members as well as to serve the community's interests.

​Since its incorporation in 1996, the association has been holding semi-annual meetings, presenting many workshops, and holding cultural events for both its members and the community. Please visit and like our Facebook to know more about our activities.

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2024-2025 Board Members

​President
​Mieko Avello 
Miami Palmetto High School

Vice-President 
Yukari Nakamura
University of Central Florida

Treasurer
Satoko Nourishirazi
Florida International University
 
Secretary
Etsuko Takahashi
University of Miami

​Director
Naoko Komura
Florida International University

Director
Haruna Kyomoto
University of Florida

AFFILIATION

The AFTJ is closely affiliated with the FFLA, Florida Foreign Language Association and as well as the AATJ, American Association of Teachers of Japanese. Our Annual Meeting is held in May and our Fall Meeting is held in the second week of October in conjunction with the FFLA Annual Conference.

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