JNHS students in cap and gownsThe Japanese National Honor Society recognizes and encourages achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language.

AATJ is pleased to assist teachers with a way to recognize their outstanding students, to encourage them to continue in the study of Japanese, and to promote activities that give students ways to use their language skills.

AATJ 2026 JNHS 応援 Grant

AATJ announces the Japanese National Honor Society 応援 (ouen) Grant. This year, this grant will provide $400 to ten JNHS chapters to be used toward activities between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Click here for more information.

Just Getting Started?

Here is an Outline of the JNHS Program.

Requirements for membership, how to form JNHS chapters, & how to nominate students

For high school & middle school students and teachers

For college students and teachers

Students recently inducted into the JNHS

Middle and high schools and teachers whose students were inducted in the past year (2025-2026)

College students inducted in the past year (2025-2026)

Learn about JNHS Chapter Activities

ACTFL JNHS presentation video

AATJ JNHS Webinar Slides

Please contact the AATJ office with questions, at jnhs@aatj.org