Japan America Society of Chicago
96th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
Thursday, June 11, 2026 6-8 PM
DRIEHAUS MUSEUM: 50 E Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611
$150 Per Person (Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvres)
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the 2025-2026 year and honor exceptional individuals and organizations for their contributions to U.S.-Japan relations.
We will also celebrate the achievements of the high school teams who won the Illinois Japan Bowl and Nambu Award.
Curated appetizers and mini okonomiyaki station prepared by:
Parking
While we do not offer parking onsite, you can reserve your parking spot via the Driehaus Museum SpotHero Parking Page.
Discounted parking available at 50 E Ohio Street for up to 5 hours $15. Please ask for a validation sticker at registration desk.
ROW Self-Park
50 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Special thanks to our 96th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Sakura sponsors ($3,000):
Special thanks to our 96th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Ume sponsors ($750):
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dr. Sangram S. Sisodia
Special thanks to our 96th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Mirai sponsors ($1,000):
James A. McClung