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SUMMARY:The 39th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai
DESCRIPTION:The 39th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai\nBaseball as Bridge: Diplomacy Through the Game We Love\nThe Japan America Society of Chicago is delighted to announce our 39th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai! \nTheme: Baseball as Bridge: Diplomacy Through the Game We Love \nGuest Speaker: Crane Kenney\, President of Business Operations\, Chicago Cubs \nDate: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 \nTime: \n 5:30–6:30 PM – Reception & Final Silent Auction Bidding \n 6:30–8:30 PM – Dinner & Program \n 8:30–9:00 PM – Silent Auction Checkout & Item Pick-Up \nLocation: Union League Club of Chicago \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the shared love of baseball and the enduring friendship between Japan and the United States. \nThis year\, the Society aims to raise $50\,000 to support our educational\, cultural\, and business programs that strengthen U.S.–Japan relations. \nYou can help us reach this goal by contributing in one of the following ways: \nDonate a Gift Certificate or Item for the Silent Auction\nShowcase your organization to 200+ executives and community leaders while supporting meaningful U.S.–Japan exchange programs! \nBidding opens online one week before the event\, giving donors’ contributions even greater visibility to participants and supporters. \nExamples of auction items include: \n\nA chef donating their services to prepare a meal for a dinner party at the winners’ home\nA company offering an exclusive plant tour (staff from competing companies not eligible)\nA golf outing for three at a private or members-only course\n\nWe also welcome high-interest items related to our theme\, Baseball as Bridge! \nDonate to the Silent AuctionMake a Cash Donation\nYour generosity will be recognized in our program booklet\, annual report\, and donor communications. \nDonations of $700 or more include a complimentary dinner reservation. \nMake a Cash DonationRegistration\n\n1. Individual Ticket – $190.00\n\n\n2. All Star for The 39th Bonenkai table sponsorship – $3\,900.00\nAll Star $3900\n・Table of 10\n・Preferred seating\n・Full-page\, color ad in program book\n・Corporate logo on Society website\n・Company name included in email update\n・Logo on auction signage\n・Company sign on table\n\n3. Grand Slam for The 39th Bonenkai table sponsorship – $2\,900.00\nGrand Slam $2900\n・Table of 10\n・Full-page\, black-and-white ad in program book\n・Corporate logo on society website\n・Company name included in email update\n・Company sign on table\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate connection\, community\, and the spirit of friendship through the game we love! \nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-39th-annual-holiday-fundraiser-bonenkai/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, : 65 W Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Windy City Bulls - Japanese Community Special Ticket　ウィンディ・シティ・ブルズ　ジャパニーズコミュニティー限定ギフト付スペシャルチケット
DESCRIPTION:Windy City Bulls – Japanese Community Special Ticket Offer\nウィンディ・シティ・ブルズ　ジャパニーズコミュニティー限定ギフト付スペシャルチケット\nSaturday\, December 6th\, 2025 at 7:00 PM　2025年12月6日（土）午後７時 \nNOW Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway\, Hoffman Estates\, IL\, 60192 \nFree Parking\, Doors open at 6:00 PM　無料駐車場完備　開場：午後６時 \nTake advantage of this limited-edition Windy City Bulls Ticket Package that includes a 100 Level ticket to the event PLUS a Windy City Bulls shirt! This is the only way fans can get one of these exclusive and very limited event-themed shirts! \nこの「ウィンディ・シティ・ブルズ」限定チケットパッケージをお見逃しなく！観客席100レベルのチケットに加え、ウィンディ・シティ・ブルズのTシャツ付き！このイベントテーマTシャツを入手できるのは、この限定パッケージのみです！ \nTo celebrate the Japanese community – please stay after the game to join us for a group photo on the court! \n日本のコミュニティーを祝うため、試合終了後にコートで集合写真を撮影しますので、ぜひご参加ください！ \nDeadline to purchase tickets is 11/10　購入期限は11月10日まで \n$30 FOR T-SHIRT AND GAME TICKET　チケットとTシャツセット／$30 \nLIMITED OFFER\, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST なくなり次第終了 \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETSチケット購入
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/windy-city-bulls-japanese-community-special-ticket%e3%80%80%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a3%e3%83%b3%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3%e3%83%bb%e3%82%b7%e3%83%86%e3%82%a3%e3%83%bb%e3%83%96%e3%83%ab%e3%82%ba%e3%80%80%e3%82%b8/
LOCATION:NOW Arena\, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway\, Hoffman Estates\, IL\, 60192\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opportunities Ahead: Japan's Business Climate and Implications for the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities Ahead\nJapan’s Business Climate and Implications for the Midwest\nFeaturing Consul General of Japan in Chicago\, Masashi Mizobuchi\nTime: 5:30-7:00 pm \nReception: 5:30 pm \nPresentation: 6:00 pm \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 2025 \nLocation: Barnes & Thornburg LLP  \n1 N. Wacker Drive\, 45th floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606 \nJASC Corporate Platinum & Gold Members: Free \nJASC Individual Director’s Circle & Gold Members: Free \nJASC Members: $20  \nNon-Members: $35 \nConsul General Masashi Mizobuchi assumed his post in Chicago on May 10th\, 2025\, following a distinguished career with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has served in senior diplomatic roles in Washington\, D.C.\, Los Angeles\, New York\, and at the United Nations\, as well as leadership positions for major global summits including the G7 and G20. \nAbout the Program: \nThe Japan America Society of Chicago is honored to host Consul General Masashi Mizobuchi for a presentation on current developments in Japan’s business climate and their significance for the Midwest. His remarks will highlight opportunities for continued collaboration and growth in the U.S.-Japan relationship\, with a focus on Illinois and the Chicagoland region. \nSpecial thanks to our Venue and Reception Sponsor: \nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/opportunities-ahead-japans-business-climate-and-implications-for-the-midwest/
LOCATION:Barnes & Thornburg LLP\, 1 N. Wacker Drive\, 45th floor\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
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