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Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)

Name: Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)
Address: Suite 2475, 1 North LaSalle Street, Loop Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60602, US
Telephone: (312) 263-3049
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The Society sponsors programs to serve some 1400 American and Japanese nationals interested in business and cultural issues in each nation.

Established in 1930, the Japan America Society of Chicago is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical association that "fosters understanding between our two cultures, to cultivate personal friendship between our two people." The Society promotes dialogue, social interaction, cooperation and friendship among its members by serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on economic

, political, business and cultural affairs that inform and shape U.S.- Japan bilateral relations in world affairs. The Japan America Society of Chicago now serves as the principal clearinghouse in the Greater Chicago area and much of the Midwest on information pertaining to U.S. - Japan bilateral relations. The Society serves this dual constituency by annually sponsoring some 50 business-related and cultural programs on a wide variety of subjects. Business and Public Affairs programs have included presentations by high level Japanese business and governmental leaders. The Society has sponsored three Japanese prime ministers in the past decade, along with reform-minded political leaders, in and out of government, and a Japanese nobelist in physics who has headed a task force on the reform of the Japanese educational system. This tradition will be continued. As in the past, leading American executives from commerce, industry, and government will continue to enhance Society programming in the form of forums, symposiums, business luncheons and special events, such as our annual golf tournament and the Christmas/Bonenkai Gala to support scholarships and general programming activities. Future programming will increasingly focus on Japan's leap into the age of information technology and investment opportunities in Japan for foreign corporations. Cultural activities will also continue to be presented to provide balanced programming. Popular and traditional Japanese art forms, from rakugo comedy to contemporary Japanese popular culture have been presented. This tradition will be expanded to educate Americans on the richness of Japanese culture. New avenues will be explored and avant garde films produced and directed by a new wave of Japanese artists will become a common staple. Japanese language instruction will continue to feature evening classes with basic to advanced levels of instruction. Cooperation with the Art Institute of Chicago and its School, local universities, and the Japan Information Center of the Consulate of Japan at Chicago will be furthered and ties strengthened. The Society's outreach program to public schools in the inner city of Chicago will continue in the form of scholarship assistance and curriculum development about Japan.

Operating as usual

01/13/2023

Looking for something easy yet cozy this winter? Try out out this recipe for ochazuke this weekend!

01/12/2023

No, your eyes are not fooling you: Lady Liberty is in Tokyo, too! Would you take a picture with Tokyo's Statue of Liberty?

01/11/2023

Meet Ken G. Kabira! Get to know our member and learn about his experience at JASC.

01/10/2023

Would you take a scenic ride on one of these "slow trains"?

01/06/2023

Enjoy some crunchy, cozy korokke this weekend!

01/04/2023

Cheers to drinking responsibly!

01/02/2023

Which of these savory scoops would you try?

12/23/2022

This Japanese nikujaga stew, literally meaning "meat and potatoes", is sure to keep you warm and toasty all winter long!

12/21/2022

Avoid burnout at this amazing "anti-procrastination café" in Tokyo! Would you visit this café?

12/19/2022

Who would have thought that you could find best office space in the middle of a 7/11? Would you try out a Telecube?

12/10/2022

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12/05/2022

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12/05/2022

11/23/2022

11/18/2022

Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post

11/16/2022

11/15/2022

Just a few days away, join us to explore the behind-the-scenes creation of "Oishisou!!"! You will also get a chance to follow a live demo of 2 recipes from the book!

To learn more and register for this free virtual event, held on November 17th (6:00-7:00PM CST), visit:
https://lnkd.in/gTSZ-rqh

We hope to see you on Thursday! 😀

11/11/2022

It's hard to believe that we are less than a month away from our first in-person event, since the start of the pandemic! We hope you are as excited as we are; and we want to remind you of the different ways you can support our annual Gala!

Here are 5 different ways:
-1) Attend the Gala or Purchase Sponsorship

-2) Donate a gift certificate and/or item for silent auction

-3) Purchase an advertisement

-4) Make a cash donation (QR CODE)

-5) Volunteer

For more information/details about each option visit: https://jaschicago.org/event/36th-annual-holiday-fundraiser-and-bonenkai/

We appreciate all your support and look forward to seeing you on December 7th!!

11/11/2022

Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post

11/10/2022

Attention all lovers of Anime & Food!! Join us on November 17th for a conversation about the making of “Oishisou”, a book which features over 60 desserts and Japanese anime. Then get a chance to follow a live demo of 2 recipes from the book!

If you want to learn more and register for this free virtual event, held on November 17th (6:00-7:00 PM CST), visit: https://jaschicago.org/event/oishisou-anime-sweets-book-talk-demo/

We hope to see you there! 😀

11/09/2022

11/08/2022

Coming this Thursday, join us for a fun evening of Nihonga with Japanese artist Mami Takahashi!

For more information and to register visit: https://jaschicago.org/event/beauty-of-gold-and-silver-leaves-in-japanese-painting-nihonga/

We hope to see you on Thursday! 😀

Japanese Culture Center - 日本文化会館

11/04/2022

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with our members and guests, in our first in-person event since the pandemic!

The Society is currently seeking 1st shift and 2nd shift volunteers to assist the day of the Gala.

Shift 1 – 5:00-7:30 pm
Shift 2 – 7:15-9:30 pm

Volunteers will assist with registration, passing out auction books, serving as auction room monitors, raffle sales and auction coordination. A light dinner will be provided. All volunteers will also receive a $100 check to help cover transportation costs to and from the Union League Club. We recommend valet parking your car at the Union League Club and/or taking an Uber or Lyft to the venue.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Erika Kono at [email protected] indicating which shift you prefer.

We appreciate your support! 😀

11/03/2022

Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post

11/03/2022

Just a week away, join us and see how Japanese artist Mami Takahashi applies gold and silver leaves in a live demonstration!

For more information and to register visit: https://jaschicago.org/event/beauty-of-gold-and-silver-leaves-in-japanese-painting-nihonga/

We hope to see you on November 10! 😀🍂

Japanese Culture Center - 日本文化会館

11/02/2022

Meet Kumiko Watanabe! Get to know our member and learn about her experience with JASC.

10/28/2022

Interested in learning how you can support our annual Holiday Fundraiser?

Here are 5 different ways!
-1) Attend the Gala or Purchase Sponsorship

-2) Donate a gift certificate and/or item for silent auction

-3) Purchase an advertisement

-4) Make a cash donation (QR CODE)

-5) Volunteer

For more information/details about each option visit: https://jaschicago.org/event/36th-annual-holiday-fundraiser-and-bonenkai/

We greatly appreciate your support, and we look forward to seeing you on December 7th!!

10/28/2022

Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post

10/26/2022

10/21/2022

Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post

10/18/2022

Meet Scott Summerville! Get to know our member and learn about his experience at JASC.

10/17/2022

This Thursday, don't forget to join us to hear about the journey and inspiration behind the work of Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake!

Visit https://jaschicago.org/event/issey-miyake-poems-of-cloth-stone/ to learn more and register for the free virtual event, held on October 20 from 6-7PM CST.

We hope to see you there! 😀

10/13/2022

Only 6 days away, get a chance to hear from SAIC Professor and Fashion Resource Center Director Gillion Carrara! Carrara will speak to us about the journey and inspirations behind the work of Japanese designer Issey Miyake.

Visit https://jaschicago.org/event/issey-miyake-poems-of-cloth-stone/ to register and learn more about this free virtual event, held on October 20 from 6-7PM CST.

We hope to see you there! 😀

10/13/2022

Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post

10/12/2022

On November 10, join us and Japanese artist Mami Takahashi for an evening of Nihonga (a form of Japanese painting)! Get a chance to see how this form is created with a live demonstration.

Visit https://jaschicago.org/event/beauty-of-gold-and-silver-leaves-in-japanese-painting-nihonga/ to register and learn more about this free virtual event, held on November 10 from 6-7PM CST.

Special thanks to our co-organizer: Japanese Culture Center

We hope to see you there!

10/12/2022

10/11/2022

Just a few days away, join us to further discuss this topic in our virtual Clark And Division discussion (October 18);get a chance to hear author Hirahara in-person (October 27th);and be a part of a multigenerational discussion (October 13) about the internment experiences presented in Traci Chee's We Are Not Free.

For more info and to register check out these links:

Book Club discussion (Oct. 18)
https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club/

Meet Naomi Hirahara (Oct 27)
https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/67199

Multigenerational book discussion (Oct 13)
https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/66859

Article Referenced:
https://interactive.wttw.com/playlist/2020/05/29/chicago-internment-hearings

We hope to see you there!!

JETAA Chicago - JET Program Alumni of Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana, Arlington Heights Memorial Library

10/04/2022

Just a few days away, join one of our Autumn II Term language courses! We offer 9 levels of Japanese, and all of our courses, taught by a native instructor of Japanese, are currently virtual.

For more info and to enroll check out the link:
https://jaschicago.org/japanese-classes/

We hope to see you soon virtually! 😃

Address

Suite 2475, 1 North LaSalle Street, Loop Chicago
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 263-3049

Website

http://www.jaschicago.org/

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The Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) will be having a free webinar titled Journey to Chubu: Shizuoka on Thursday, January 19. Participants will learn about Shizuoka Prefecture and learn about wellness, historical, and cultural experiences. To learn more and register, visit the link below.

The Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) will be having their 36th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai on Wednesday, December 7. The proceeds from this event will benefit programming and educational endeavors. For more information, please visit the link below.

CHERRY-BLOSSOM season in Japan has its devotees, but, as countless ski snobs are bound to tell you, the country’s other prime time is the dead of winter. In-the-know skiers flock to Japan’s mountain resorts for piles of feather-light snow, dramatic scenery—and soul-restoring ramen. Here, we round up 5 of the best for winter travelers. According to the website SnowJapan, the tiny, mountainous archipelago is packed with some 450 ski areas, almost the same number you’ll find throughout the U.S. The northern island of Hokkaido and the central Nagano prefecture, both former hosts of the Winter Olympics—harbor the majority of ski destinations, which range from small family-owned hills to splashy multi-mountain resorts. What many of these spots have in common is “Japow,” the nickname (abbreviated from “Japan Powder”) for the abundant, feather-light snow that rolls in from Siberia via storms over the Sea of Japan. But their off-slope offerings are also a big draw: soaking in a hot spring, downing a flight of sake, slurping up ramen or a shabu-shabu hot pot.

Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) on Thursday, November 10 for the free webinar Beauty of Gold and Silver Leaves in Japanese Painting (Nihonga). Gold and silver leaf applications are used as a background in many Japanese traditional paintings. Learn about the process and practice of application.

Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) this Thursday for the webinar titled “Issey Miyake: Poems of Cloth + Stone”. More information can be found at the link below.

We still have some great One Book, One Village events coming up! In addition to partnering with Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) and JETAA Chicago - JET Program Alumni of Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana to discuss Clark and Division with their book club, JASC will be joining us for our Multigenerational Book Discussion on October 13, 6-7 p.m. on Zoom.

We're inviting teens and adults to join us for a discussion of We Are Not Free by Traci Chee - a book told from the perspectives of second-generation Japanese American teens from San Francisco whose lives are turned upside down when they are removed from their homes and forced into incarceration camps during World War II.

Join us to discuss the themes and the history behind this book. Register: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/66859

There are so many great upcoming One Book, One Village events coming up! The library is excited to partner with Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) and JETAA Chicago - JET Program Alumni of Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana - to discuss Clark and Division with their book club in October. JASC will also be joining the library’s Multigenerational Book Discussion on October 13, 6-7 p.m. in the Cardinal Room, where teens and adults can discuss We Are Not Free by Traci Chee - our teen title for this year’s community read. We Are Not Free is told from the perspectives of second-generation Japanese American teens from San Francisco whose lives are turned upside down when they are removed from their homes and forced into incarceration camps during World War II.

Register to join us here: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/66859

Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) on August 30 for a virtual live tour into one of Tokyo's most popular areas! Local host Lauren will show participants around the historical area and give and give suggestions and recommendations for visitors looking to experience Asakusa from a local perspective.

The Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) will be having a free webinar on Japanese gardens titled An Introduction to the Japanese Garden on August 18. Participants will learn about Japanese garden aesthetics, symbols, and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. For more information and to register, visit the link below.

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Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) next week Thursday for Journey to Shikoku: Ehime. Learn about the beauty, nature, and traditions of Ehime Prefecture on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku. To register, visit the link below.

Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) this Thursday for the next installment of the Journey to Tohoku series that will focus on Niigata. Learn about Niigata culture, nature landscapes, and food in this virtual presentation. To register, visit the link below.

JETAA Chicago is excited to support the "Journey to Shikoku" series by the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) . Check out this next event to learn about Ehime Prefecture!
Sign up and see details below ⬇️
https://jaschicago.org/event/journey-to-shikoku-ehime/

Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) on June 30 for their Sake Through the Ages webinar and learn about how sake evolved in Japan over the centuries. More information and registration at the link below.

Join the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) on Thursday for their latest Journey to Tohoku installment that focuses on Iwate! Visit the link below to register.