About the Club

Introduction
Tokyo American Club has been fostering a sense of community among its Members and their families since it was established in 1928. With more than 3,500 Members from 50-plus nations, the Club offers a diverse range of cultural, business and recreational activities and amenities in the heart of Tokyo.

Whether forging new friendships, exploring the culture, enjoying a superb meal or seeking a calm respite from the bustling city, the Club provides rich experiences for everyone.

Mission
The objectives of the Club are to improve international relations, especially between the United States and Japan, and to promote the global exchange of cultures. The Club aims to host social activities, entertainment, recreation, and cultural and intellectual pursuits through its range of facilities and programs.

With the state-of-the-art redevelopment of our permanent home in Azabudai, the Club continues its path toward becoming the premier international club in Asia.

History
The Club was founded in 1928 by 51 American businessmen living in Tokyo, choosing the top 3 floors of the Iwamoto Building in Yurakucho as its first home. Quickly outgrowing that space, the Club relocated to Marunouchi in 1935, where it was shuttered during World War II, reopening with 350 Members on July 4, 1949.

As the number of Members increased, the Club moved location once again to Azabudai in 1954, renovating the site 2 decades later, attracting many Japanese and other nationalities. There, the Club entertained military personnel, celebrities, royalty and foreign diplomats while fulfilling its mission of cultural exchange and international community.

A growing number of families joined and many other aspects evolved over the decades, prompting the Club’s relocation to a temporary haven in Takanawa in 2008 so that a stunning new premises, designed by acclaimed architecture firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, could be built in Azabudai. Construction of the new facilities is scheduled for completion near the end of 2010 with a phased opening over the early months of the following year. The Club's new home will deliver world-class amenities and recreation to our Members for years to come.

For more details on the Club’s illustrious history and to view images, please visit the Redevelopment website at www.tokyoamericanclubredevelopment.org.

Image Gallery
Take a look at memorable occasions around the Club in the online image gallery, from glitzy galas and historic groundbreakings to traditional family dinners and holiday excursions.