The Foreign Sportswriters Association of Japan, consisting of full-time, part-time and contributing members of the sports departments of English-language newspapers, wire services, magazines, Internet, radio and television outlets in Japan, was officially formed on April 12, 2004.

The FSAJ is an inclusive organization with both foreign and Japanese members. It is open to all media based in Japan.

The FSAJ provides a forum for members to hear the views of renowned athletes, coaches and executives from the field of professional and amateur sports.

The FSAJ is not a labor union and will not serve as an advocate for those involved in legal activities against other individuals or organizations. All decisions on the club's activities are made by the executive committee.