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SUMMARY:Sizzle & Slurp
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration for this event is required.\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors:\n \n  
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/sizzle-slurp/
LOCATION:The Assembly\, 500 W Madison Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Book Club April Choice
DESCRIPTION:For more information and registration\, follow the link here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club-april-choice/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Koreikeru!
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\nJASC-Member-$80.00\nNon member of JASC-$95.00 \nTo purchase tickets for this event\, \nplease visit:https://japanamericasocietyofchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6158352
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/koreikeru/
LOCATION:Kamehachi\, 1531 N Wells (Lounge)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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CREATED:20250421T170142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T160457Z
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SUMMARY:第２回ぺちゃくちゃClub　特別ミニ講座「シカゴ万博でキラリ！日本の近代テキスタイル」
DESCRIPTION:「ぺちゃくちゃClub」は、日本人の友達が欲しい！情報交換したい！〇〇について語りたいというシカゴ生活を 楽しみたいという方にぴったりの交流の場です。 今回のぺちゃくちゃClubは特別ミニ講座もございます。シカゴ日米協会のオフィスのあるおしゃれな空間で、 「ぺちゃくちゃClub」でぺちゃくちゃ語ろう！！\n\n参加費：無料\n定員：１０名程度（今回は開催場所がオフィスのためお子様の同伴はお断りさせていただきます)\n\n\n\n\n参加登録は下記のURLよりお願いしますhttps://japanamericasocietyofchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6161121
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%92%e5%9b%9e%e3%81%ba%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83%e3%81%8f%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83club%e3%80%80%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a5%e3%83%9f%e3%83%8b%e8%ac%9b%e5%ba%a7%e3%80%8c%e3%82%b7%e3%82%ab%e3%82%b4%e4%b8%87/
LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250411T173222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T143802Z
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SUMMARY:Sasago Oiwake Puppet Theater Performance: Burr Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:See also Sasago Oiwake Puppet Theater Performance: AIRMW details here\nSpecial thanks to our host:  \n \nAdditional special thanks to: \n \nGet Tickets: \nWalk-ins welcome! Credit card payment only please.
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/sasago-oiwake-puppet-theater-performance-burr-elementary-school/
LOCATION:Burr Elementary School\, 1621 W Wabansia Ave\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250411T172801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T144252Z
UID:7165-1747503000-1747508400@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Sasago Oiwake Puppet Theater Performance: AIRMW
DESCRIPTION:See also Sasago Oiwake Puppet Theater Performance: Burr Elementary School details here\nSpecial thanks to our host: \n \nAdditional special thanks to: \n \nGet Tickets:\nDue to limited capacity\, walk-ins will not be permitted at this time.
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/sasago-oiwake-puppet-theater-performance/
LOCATION:Airmw dojo\, 4875 N Elston Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T190000
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CREATED:20250502T192230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T193516Z
UID:7329-1747573200-1747594800@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Gaijin Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:TO REGISTER\, CLICK here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/gaijin-matsuri/
LOCATION:Gaijin\, 950 W Lake Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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CREATED:20250408T220505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T154914Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Cubs vs Rockies
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/cub-vs-rockies-aapi/
LOCATION:Wrigley Field\, 1060 W Addison St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
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CREATED:20250503T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T034506Z
UID:7333-1749751200-1749758400@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:95th Annual Meeting & Awards Reception
DESCRIPTION:To make a reservation go to:\nhttps://japanamericasocietyofchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6179558\nParking:  \nValet parking is available at Il Porcellino\, 59 W Hubbard Street just East of Salon 61. Parking is $20 for 0-3 hours.
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/95th-annual-meeting-awards-reception/
LOCATION:Salon 61\, 61 W. Hubbard Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T130000
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CREATED:20250604T181232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T160022Z
UID:7353-1751020200-1751029200@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:第3回ぺちゃくちゃClub　ぺちゃくちゃClubで出会う麻雀の世界
DESCRIPTION:「ぺちゃくちゃClub」は、日本人の友達が欲しい！情報交換したい！〇〇について語りたいというシカゴ生活を楽しみたいという方にぴったりの交流の場です。\n交流会以外にもミニ講座やボランティア活動などお友達と様々な体験ができる機会を作っていく予定です。\n６月のぺちゃくちゃClubで１８９３年のシカゴ万国博覧会での展示がきっかけとなり広まったアメリカンクラシック麻雀の世界に触れてみませんか？\nシカゴ日米協会のオフィスのあるおしゃれな空間で、 「ぺちゃくちゃClub」でぺちゃくちゃ語ろう！！\n\n参加費：無料 \n定員：１０名程度（開催場所がオフィスのためお子様の同伴はお断りさせていただきます) \n\n\n\n\n参加登録は下記のURLよりお願いします \nhttps://japanamericasocietyofchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6216723
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/%e7%ac%ac3%e5%9b%9e%e3%81%ba%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83%e3%81%8f%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83club%e3%80%80%e3%81%ba%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83%e3%81%8f%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83club%e3%81%a7%e5%87%ba%e4%bc%9a%e3%81%86%e9%ba%bb%e9%9b%80/
LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250422T161721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T165855Z
UID:7284-1751394600-1755635400@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:成人学習者向けオンライン日本語教授法
DESCRIPTION:コース：成人学習者向けオンライン日本語教授法\n講師：マリオン・フリバス・フラマン博士主催：シカゴ日米協会（Japan America Society of  Chicago）\n日本語講師としての潜在能力を開花させましょう！！\n有資格の日本語講師に対する需要は、特に成人学習者が柔軟かつ効果的な指導を求めるオンライン学習環境において、引き続き高まっています。しかし、日本語を母国語とする人の多くは、第二言語習得、習熟度別指導、オンライン教授法に関する正式な訓練を受けていません。このコースは、仮想環境で成人学習者に効果的に日本語を教えるために必要な理論的知識と実践的スキルを習得することで、このギャップを埋めることを目的としています。\n期間：8週間7/1/25-8/19/25(毎週火曜、午後6:30〜8:30）\nJASCおよびシカゴ日本人会会員：250ドル/  非会員：300ドル\n合格者は、シカゴ日米協会の日本語講師として採用された場合、授業料の一部が返金されます。\n \nお申込みはこちらから
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/%e6%88%90%e4%ba%ba%e5%ad%a6%e7%bf%92%e8%80%85%e5%90%91%e3%81%91%e3%82%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e8%aa%9e%e6%95%99%e6%8e%88%e6%b3%95/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250701T154624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T154624Z
UID:7438-1752602400-1752606000@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Apothecary Diaries - Anime & Art Appreciation Society
DESCRIPTION:The JETAA Chicago and Japan America Society of Chicago YPC continue the Anime & Art Club with a meeting in July!\nJoin us on Tuesday\, July 15th! \nOur club will be discussing various individual anime series. For our next meeting\, we have chosen episodes 1-4 of Apothecary Diaries\, based on the novel series by Natsu Hyuga. The story is set in an alternate reality of the Ming dynasty and follows a girl named Maomao\, who was trained from an early age by her apothecary father. She was sold as a servant to the emperor’s palace\, where she secretly employs her pharmacological skills to solve medical mysteries. \nBe sure to view the anime in advance (available on Netflix & Crunchyroll) and join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited\, so grab a spot while you can! \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with us at info@jetaachicago.com. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/apothecary-diaries-anime-art-appreciation-society/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250619T153037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T191047Z
UID:7373-1753603200-1754154000@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Kimono Mom
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out \nTo make a reservation call (630) 537-1459\n\nCollaboration menu\n$17 for the cocktail: Roku Gin\, Cayenne Pepper\, Umami Sauce\, Pineapple Juice\,Chinola\, Lime\n$28 for the pork belly: Umami Sauce Lacquered Pork Belly\, Pickled Green Beans\, Maple Vinegar\, Plum\n$16 for the dessert: Millefeuille – Roasted White Chocolate\, Peaches\, Brown Butter\, and Umami Sauce\nClick Here to Register$2 Umami Sando Pre-Order Fee ($18 payment is required on-site. Your order will be on hold\, and you can skip the long line) \nAll other orders can be made on-site ($18 umami sando price) on a first-come first-serve basis. \nClick Here to Pay Pre Order Fee
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/kimono-mom/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T220000
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CREATED:20250708T191552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T192740Z
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SUMMARY:Toro Nagashi (Lantern Ceremony)
DESCRIPTION:Toro Nagashi (Lantern Ceremony) \nAugust 6th\, 7-10pm \nOsaka Garden (Garden of the Pheonix)\, Jackson Park\, 6300 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60637 \nThe Japanese Arts Foundation is proud to welcome you to our annual Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony\, in Jackson Park’s Osaka Garden. We hope to invite you to join us in this meaningful ceremony to process the loss of loved ones\, and to strengthen our bonds as a community. \nOnly 300 registrants will be allowed into the space and will recieve a lantern. Available lanterns are limited\, please register well in advance. You may decorate and craft your lantern into any design they wish on-site from 7:00-8:00pm with the community. \nThe ceremony of Toro Nagashi (literally\, “floating lanterns”) is a Buddhist tradition held to celebrate the end of Obon season. Toro Nagashi can be a smaller family affair to remember lost family members or a much bigger event to memorialize those who have been lost to natural disasters\, war\, and other causes. Toro Nagashi officially begins at the moment the ancestors commence their return to the spirit world. Communities come together to guide the spirits down to the water using traditional candle-lit lanterns (toro). The lanterns visually represent the spirits’ drifting home. \nLanterns will be floated in the waters of the Osaka Garden pond\, and can be placed throughout the Garden\, Yoko Ono’s SKYLANDING\, along with the sounds of shamisen courtesy of renowned musician Toyoaki Sanjuro of Asian Improv Arts Midwest will comfort guests throughout the evening. This year coincides with the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima\, Japan. To this day one of the largest Toro Nagashi ceremonies in Japan is held there to pay respect to the lives lost as a result of the bombing. \nEsteemed speakers include: \nLee Francis – First Vice-Chair\, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists\nMarion Mieko Friebus-Flaman\, Ph.D.- Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Chicago\nJapanese American Citizens League (JACL) Board Member (TBA)\nRepresentatives from the Chicago Park District\, Japanese Arts Foundation\, and Japanese Culture Center\n* Additional information will be emailed to attendees the week of the event. \nThis year’s ceremony is hosted by the Japanese Arts Foundation in partnership with the Chicago Park District\, Asian Improv Arts Midwest\, Japan America Society of Chicago\, and the Japanese Culture Center. \nRegister
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/toro-nagashi-lantern-ceremony/
LOCATION:Osaka Garden\, 6300 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250627T151717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T192124Z
UID:7425-1754587800-1754593200@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Invest in Japan
DESCRIPTION:RSVP no later than Tuesday\, August 5 \nSpecial thanks to our sponsor:Register Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/invest-in-japan/
LOCATION:WINSTON & STRAWN\, 35 W Wacker Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250722T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T190846Z
UID:7478-1756317600-1756321200@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Book Club - Beast in the Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Our book club highlights voices and stories with a solid connection to Japan. For our next meeting\,  we chose “Beast in the Shadows” by Edogawa Rampo. A mystery writer turns detective to protect the woman he loves. But is he the hunter or the hunted?  The chance meeting between a crime novelist and a married woman blossoms into friendship. When she confides to him that she has been receiving threatening and sadistic letters from an ex-lover\, who says he is watching her in the shadows\, he knows he must help her. But the trail unexpectedly leads to another writer\, Oe Shundei\, the mysterious and secretive author of works of grotesque violence. Suddenly\, nothing is as it seems\, and nobody is safe. \nBe sure to pick up a copy of the book and join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited\, so grab a spot while you can! \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to info@jetaachicago.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club-beast-in-the-shadows/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250807T162705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T052631Z
UID:7488-1757613600-1757617200@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Leviathan - Anime & Art Appreciation Society
DESCRIPTION:Our club will be discussing various individual anime series. For our next meeting\, we have chosen episodes 1-4 of Leviathan\, based on the book series by Scott Westerfeld. It’s set in an alternate steampunk version of World War I\, following the story of a fugitive prince and a girl disguised as a boy who meet on a bioengineered airship. \nBe sure to view the anime in advance (available on Netflix & Crunchyroll) and join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited\, so grab a spot while you can! \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with us at info@jetaachicago.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/leviathan-anime-art-appreciation-society/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250624T155843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T014401Z
UID:7417-1758132000-1758141000@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:95th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/95th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250829T011627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T014857Z
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SUMMARY:第５回 ぺちゃくちゃClub （ミニ講座：小顔セルフケア体験）
DESCRIPTION:第５回ぺちゃくちゃClub\n日時：２０２５年９月２２日　(月)　午前１０：３０～１２：００ \n場所：シカゴ日米協会オフィス \n持ち物：置き鏡・ヘアバンド \n※開催場所がオフィスであり、お子様の同伴はお断りさせて頂きます。 \n※参加登録は９月１９日（金）までにお願いします。 \n参加登録はこちらから
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/7493/
LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250908T014647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T191359Z
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SUMMARY:Beef & Beyond: An Evening of Wagyu Insight and Indulgence
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 29th\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n6:00-6:30 Registration \n6:30-8:00 Presentations\, Q&A\, and Tasting \nTicket Pricing: \n$65 Members \n$80 Non-Members \nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion and tasting experience featuring delectable wagyu and sake \nDive into the world of wagyu as our experts share insights on tradition\, partnerships\, and practices – See the flavors of wagyu come alive with a tasting curated by Chef Mari Katsumura\, Shō Omakase. A sake pairing provided by Sake Flight\, will nicely compliment the menu. \nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/beef-beyond-an-evening-of-wagyu-insight-and-indulgence/
LOCATION:The Assembly\, 500 W Madison Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250912T055853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T191247Z
UID:7512-1759687200-1759694400@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Rakugo in English: An Evening with Katsura Sunshine
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Oct. 5\nShow Starts at 7:00 PM \nTicket Price: $40 \nTicket with Tenugui: $60 \nJoin us for a night of laughter and culture with Katsura Sunshine\, the world’s leading Englsh-speaking rakugo storyteller. \nEnjoy JASC Exclusive Perks\, including reserved group tickets and a pre-show meet & greet with Sunshine! \nExclusive Perks: \n\nReserved group tickets\nPre-show meet & greet with Sunshine\nEarly access to tenugui ($20) + guaranteed autograph\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/rakugo-in-english-an-evening-with-katsura-sunshine/
LOCATION:Zanies Comedy Club\, 437 Park Pl\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20250916T220947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T213059Z
UID:7517-1761490800-1761508800@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:The Spirit of Fukushima: Demo & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Fukushima: Demo & Reception\nDate: Sunday\, October 26\, 2025 \nTime: Demo & Reception at 5:30 PM \nLocation: Japan America Society of Chicago (location in Industrious) 500 W. Madison St.\, Suite 1000\, Chicago \nJoin members and guests for a Fukushima artist demonstration\, followed by a reception hosted by Tokyo-Shokudo and Uka Sake. Meet the artists\, and learn more about their traditional craft. \nTicket: \n\n$35 Demonstration/Reception\n\nRegister HereReception generously sponsored by:
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-spirit-of-fukushima-hands-on-art-workshops-reception/
LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251002T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T194152Z
UID:7534-1762450200-1762457400@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:JASC Young Professionals Community Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:JASC Young Professionals Community Networking Night\nNov 6\, 2025\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Japan America Society of Chicago (located in Industrious) 500 W. Madison St.\, Suite 1000\, Chicago \nRSVP no later than Tuesday\, November 4th \n$20 Members | $35 Non-Members \nJoin us on November 6th for the JASC Young Professional Community (YPC) Networking Night! Connect with fellow young professionals who share an interest in Japan and U.S.-Japan relations in a fun\, welcoming setting. Register today to save your spot! \nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/jasc-young-professionals-community-networking-night/
LOCATION:Japan American Society of Chicago\, 1 N LaSalle Street\, #2475\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251027T030644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T185219Z
UID:7572-1763573400-1763580600@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Numbers:\nWhat Legal\, Financial\, and Business Leaders Need to Know About U.S.-Japan Trade\nWednesday\, November 19th\, 2025 \n5:30-7:30 PM \nReception: 5:30-6:00 PM \nPresentation and Q&A: 6:00-7:30 PM \nLocation: Omron Management Center of America \n2895 Greenspoint Parkway\, #1000\, Hoffman Estates\, IL \nTicket Information: \n$10 Members \n$25 Non-Members \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program:\nJoin us for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of the U.S.-Japan trade. Beyond the Numbers will explore the legal\, financial\, and business factors shaping trade today.\nAll panelists have deep experience navigating U.S.-Japan trade\, and will share their perspectives on the practical implications of tariffs and other evolving policies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our venue sponsor:\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/beyond-the-numbers/
LOCATION:Omron Management Center of America\, 2895 Greenspoint Parkway #1000\, Hoffman Estates\, IL\, 60010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251030T200018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T215243Z
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SUMMARY:第６回ぺちゃくちゃClub サンクスギビングランチ
DESCRIPTION:第６回ぺちゃくちゃClub\n「ぺちゃくちゃClub」は日本人の友達が欲しい！情報交換したい！これについて語りたい、シカゴ生活を楽しみたいという方にぴったりの交流の場です。どなたでもご参加いただけます。 \n今回のぺちゃくちゃClubはサンクスギビング持ち寄りランチパーティーを開催します。 \n秋の恵みに感謝して、みんなでシェアランチを楽しみましょう。 \n日時：２０２５年１１月２１日　(金)　午前１１：３０～午後１：３０ \n場所：シカゴ日米協会オフィス \n持ち物：みんなでシェアできる一品や軽食をお持ちいただけると嬉しいです。 \n※開催場所がオフィスであり、お子様の同伴はお断りさせて頂きます。 \n※参加登録は１１月２０日（木）までにお願いします。 \n参加登録はこちらから
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%96%e5%9b%9e%e3%81%ba%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83%e3%81%8f%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83club-thanksgiving-lunch/
LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251024T194416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T210828Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251013T232354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T183026Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251021T185613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190159Z
UID:7557-1765387800-1765393200@jaschicago.org
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
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20251223T174306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192942Z
UID:7623-1769599800-1769608800@jaschicago.org
SUMMARY:AI Frontiers: U.S.-Japan Innovation and Impact
DESCRIPTION:AI Frontiers\nU.S.-Japan Innovation and Impact\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026 11:30-2:00 pm \n11:30-12:30 pm – Registration\, Bento\, Lunch & Networking \n12:30-2:00 pm  Discussion and Q&A \n500 W. Madison Street\, The Assembly (3rd Floor) Chicago\, IL 60661 \nHear how innovators across manufacturing\, automotive engineering\, and the defense sector are leveraging AI to transform performance and design. Experts from the U.S. and Japan will explore how predictive analytics and data-driven technologies are reshaping industry\, security\, and global competitiveness. \nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/ai-frontiers-u-s-japan-innovation-and-impact/
LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190942
CREATED:20260210T194312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T173708Z
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SUMMARY:Hinamatsuri: Girl's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hinamatsuri\nGirl’s Day Celebration\nA family friendly event to celebrate girls\, featuring ikebana\, tea ceremony\, origami\, and more!\nSunday\, March 8\, 1:00-4:00 pm \nJapanese Culture Center \n2940 N Lincoln Avenue\, #2\, Chicago\, IL 60657 \n$35 per person – Kids 4+ and Adults (includes all Japanese culture stations + ikebana\, Japanese sweet and 1 reserved seat to observe a tea ceremony demo) \nFree Admission – Kids below 4 & Adults (Includes Japanese culture stations only) Since space is limited\, we request that no more than 2 adults attend the event with free admission. \nHinamatsuri FAQ \n\nIf I have a family of 4\, do I have to pay $35 for all 4 members? \n\nNo\, we recommend paying $35 for any children that would like to fully participate in the Japanese cultural stations. There will be a few stations that will be reserved for paid participants only. In addition\, paid ticket holders will also receive a Japanese treat\, and a reserved seat for a tea ceremony demo. Adults are also encouraged to register at $35 to fully participate in all of the activities. Children under 4 can attend for free\, and are invited to participate in select stations. \n\nAre there set times for the tea ceremony demo? \n\nYes\, paid guests will have an opportunity to sign-up for one of two times to view a tea ceremony demo. Times TBD. \n\nWhat is the best age to engage in the cultural activities? \n\nWe recommend age 4+. Some of the stations including the origami and ikebana stations include the ability to arrange flowers\, as well as fold origami cranes. Children under 4 are more than welcome to attend the event and participate in any of the select stations. \n\nCan I bring an unlimited number of adults to attend\, but not participate in the stations? \n\nSince space is limited\, we request that no more than 2 adults attend the event with free admission. \nSpecial thanks to:\nWagashi Studio\nFloral Ashirai\nIllinois Women’s Association\nChicago Tea\nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/hinamatsuri-girls-day-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Japanese Culture Center\, 2940 N Lincoln Avenue\, #2\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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