
01/13/2023
Looking for something easy yet cozy this winter? Try out out this recipe for ochazuke this weekend!
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
Looking for something easy yet cozy this winter? Try out out this recipe for ochazuke this weekend!
No, your eyes are not fooling you: Lady Liberty is in Tokyo, too! Would you take a picture with Tokyo's Statue of Liberty?
Meet Ken G. Kabira! Get to know our member and learn about his experience at JASC.
Would you take a scenic ride on one of these "slow trains"?
Enjoy some crunchy, cozy korokke this weekend!
Cheers to drinking responsibly!
Which of these savory scoops would you try?
This Japanese nikujaga stew, literally meaning "meat and potatoes", is sure to keep you warm and toasty all winter long!
Avoid burnout at this amazing "anti-procrastination café" in Tokyo! Would you visit this café?
Who would have thought that you could find best office space in the middle of a 7/11? Would you try out a Telecube?
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
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! 😀
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!!
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
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! 😀
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
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! 😀
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
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
Meet Kumiko Watanabe! Get to know our member and learn about her experience with JASC.
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!!
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
Meet Scott Summerville! Get to know our member and learn about his experience at JASC.
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! 😀
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! 😀
Photos from Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)'s post
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!
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
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! 😃
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