BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of Chicago - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Japan America Society of Chicago X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jaschicago.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Japan America Society of Chicago REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190500 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250408T220505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T154914Z UID:7158-1748459100-1748459100@jaschicago.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cubs-v-Rockies-Game-FaceBook-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Gaijin-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bunraku-AIRMW-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250411T173222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T143802Z UID:7173-1747485000-1747490400@jaschicago.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bunraku-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250421T170142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T160457Z UID:7254-1746786600-1746795600@jaschicago.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/第２回ぺちゃくちゃClub-Newflyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250319T164037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162646Z UID:7046-1746639000-1746648000@jaschicago.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Koreikeru-12nd-Mizuhiki-Banner-New.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250319T235441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T235441Z UID:7055-1746036000-1746039600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Book Club April Choice DESCRIPTION:For more information and registration\, follow the link here URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club-april-choice/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ed350d01-367b-435a-be2c-fbab3576cf95-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250324T221300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T235425Z UID:7081-1745517600-1745524800@jaschicago.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sizzle-Slurp-Facebook-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250307T142624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T142624Z UID:7003-1744549200-1744556400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Taste the Tradition: Bento Box Workshop DESCRIPTION: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/taste-the-tradition-bento-box-workshop/ LOCATION:Torino Ramen\, 1162 Wilmette Ave\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Taste-the-Tradition-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250320T220153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013126Z UID:7061-1744367400-1744372800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:ぺちゃくちゃClub DESCRIPTION: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/%e3%81%ba%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83%e3%81%8f%e3%81%a1%e3%82%83club/ LOCATION:500 W Madison Street\, #1000 Chicago\, Illinois 60661\, 500 W Madison Street\, #1000\, Chicago\, 60661 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ぺちゃくちゃClub-Flyers.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250304T224533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T171532Z UID:6996-1743615000-1743620400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Connected Economies: The US-Japan Economic Relationship Through Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Special thanks to our venue sponsor:\n \nSpecial thanks to our reception sponsor:  URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/connected-economies-the-us-japan-economic-relationship-through-higher-education/ LOCATION:10 S. Riverside Plaza\, 10 S. Riverside Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Connected-Economies-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250218T202957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T230121Z UID:6858-1741284000-1741289400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Cool Japan Vibes DESCRIPTION:For registration\, CLICK HERE URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/cool-japan-vibes/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cool-Japan-Vibes-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250123T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T043752Z UID:6617-1740925800-1740933000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Hinamatsuri: Girls' Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Hinamatsuri is a Shinto and Japanese cultural holiday. Hinamatsuri means Doll Festival\, but the day is also referred to as Girls’ Day. This festival is celebrated every year where families pray for the happiness and prosperity of girls. The day boasts a variety of seasonal sweets\, crafts\, and activities! \n\n\nThe Japan America Society of Chicago is proud to bring this girl-centric celebration which features: \n\nComplimentary mini ikebana floral arrangement instruction courtesy of artist Reiko Takahashi of Floral Ashirai. Each participant will take home their work!\nComplimentary Ichigo (strawberry) daifuku and sakura (cherry blossom) daifuku. Daifuku are a traditional Japanese sweet or wagashi. The word “daifuku” actually means great luck. It is made by stuffing mochi (Japanese pounded rice cake) with a filling\, traditionally a sweet red bean paste called anko. For the Hinamatsuri celebration they are also filled with whole strawberries and pickled cherry blossoms! All sweets are from our partners at Hippo Pastry!\nKimono and cherry blossom origami folding and instruction.\nHinamatsuri themed crafts.\nComplimentary selection of on theme teas from our partners at Chicago Tea House\n\nPlease do not arrive to the event toward the end as your time to create will be limited… \nSpace is limited and we strongly encourage you to get tickets soon for this family friendly event! Registration closes 2/27 or upon selling out\, whichever occurs first. \n***Please note any dietary restrictions before consuming any sweets. \nTickets: \n$25/person all inclusive or $50 for family of up to 4 (includes 2 sets of sweets\, 2 ikebana arrangements total for group) \nJASC members $20/person\, $45 for family of up to 4 (for family of up to 4 (includes 2 sets of sweets\, 2 ikebana arrangements total for group) \n\nFor more information\, see here URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/hinamatsuri-girls-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Japanese Culture\, 2940 N Lincoln Ave #2\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_951570213_99888620827_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250220T035845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T212256Z UID:6901-1740821400-1740848400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Illinois Japan Bowl 2025 DESCRIPTION:Event Sponsors\n    \n \nKPMG URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/illinois-japan-bowl-2025/ LOCATION:North Central College (Wentz Science Center)\, 131 S. Loomis\, 2nd Floor\, Naperville\, IL\, 131 S. Loomis\, Naperville\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Illinois-Japan-Bowl-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250124T160317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T141842Z UID:6631-1740072600-1740079800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:2025 Osaka Expo DESCRIPTION:Special thank to our co-organizer: \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors:  URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/2025-osaka-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Osaka-Expo-Flyer-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250204T135053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T140231Z UID:6679-1739988000-1739991600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Book Club February Choice DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nA new twist on an old favorite! The JETAA Chicago and Japan America Society of Chicago YPC Book Club continues in 2025 with a meeting in February! \nJoin us for our next meeting on Wednesday\, Feb. 19th! \nOur book club highlights voices and stories with a solid connection to Japan. For our next meeting\,  we chose “We’ll Prescribe You A Cat\,” by Syou Ishida. Tucked away on the fifth floor of an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto\, the Nakagyō Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can be found only by struggling people who genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. \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! \nFor registration\, click here \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-february-choice/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8d61345d-f522-479b-b8fe-93b732d668da-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241215T191352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T020546Z UID:6490-1739901600-1739907000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:The Beautiful World of Mizuhiki DESCRIPTION:RSVP by Monday\, February 17. Due to security measures walk-ins will not be permitted. \nZOOM registration is closed. In-person registration is still available and will end on Monday\, February 17.  URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-beautiful-world-of-mizuhiki/ LOCATION:Industrious\, 500 W Madison\, 10th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Beautiful-World-of-Mizuhiki-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241022T122809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T123055Z UID:6233-1739469600-1739473200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Baseball Behind Barbed Wire DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nStories of Japanese Americans who were stripped of their constitutional rights during World War II and how the “America’s Pastime” was a means of enduring and escaping their imprisonment. It brought a sense of normalcy to their very abnormal lives and created a social and positive atmosphere for these so called ‘Enemy Aliens. ’The irony that these ballplayers could travel from Gila River\, Arizona to Heart Mountain Wyoming and Colorado for baseball tournaments. In their world\, life brought a desert and they built these ‘Diamonds in the Rough.’ \nAbout the Speakers\nKerry is the author of ’Through a Diamond\,100 Years of Japanese American Baseball’ and ‘ A History of Japanese American Baseball in California.’ He is the founder and president of the non-profit Nisei Baseball Research Project\, ( NBRP )\, founding curator of ‘Bridge Across the Pacific’ international exhibit and produced curriculums with SPICE at Stanford University. He also produced/directed ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ documentary with his Godpapa Noriyuki ‘Pat’ Morita and other multiple documentaries. He produced the dramatic narrative award winning film ‘American Pastime.’ \nHe was a consultant to the hall of fame exhibit ‘Baseball As America’ with Buck O’Neil and the ‘Chasing Dreams’ exhibit with the National Museum of American Jewish History. He is a Ambassador/consultant with the 2025 exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame entitled ‘Yakyu/Baseball.’ \nBill Staples\, Jr. is an award-winning baseball historian and author with a passion for researching and telling the untold stories of the “international pastime.” His areas of expertise include Japanese American and Negro Leagues baseball history as a context for exploring the themes of civil rights\, cross-cultural relations\, and globalization. He’s the author of Kenichi Zenimura\, Japanese American Baseball Pioneer and Gentle Black Giants: A History of Negro Leaguers in Japan\, and serves as board President of the Japanese American Citizens League – Arizona Chapter\, and board member of the Nisei Baseball Research Project. Learn more at www.zenimura.com. \n\nSpecial thanks with support from: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/baseball-behind-barbed-wire/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Baseball-Behind-Barbed-Wire-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20250115T175539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T031123Z UID:6584-1738087200-1738090800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Making Strides DESCRIPTION:RSVP by Monday\, January 27. Due to security measures walk-ins will not be permitted.  URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/making-strides/ LOCATION:Industrious\, 500 W Madison\, 10th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/YPC-Making-Strides-1.28.25-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241017T152121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012624Z UID:6201-1737475200-1737480600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Industrial Robotics from Jurassic Park to the Present DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nMitsubishi Electric is one of the largest designers and manufacturers of industrial robots for a wide variety of applications from food inspection and packaging to driver assist testing\, from consumer electronics assembly to contact lens manufacturing. Come visit the Mitsubishi Electric Robotics lab in Vernon Hills to get a first hand look at how industrial robots are used and how they interact with humans. \nDue to limited space availability\, we ask that guests register individually on a first-come first-serve basis. Due to internal policies\, we kindly ask that members representing competitive companies not attend the tour at this time. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nAs the Mechatronics Laboratory Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s North American Headquarters\, Terral provides engineering support for robotic applications and solutions\, supports the development of prototype electromechanical solutions\, and supports concept development and design. \nWith the Lab\, Terral has created an interactive space that fosters collaboration\, research\, and the execution of ideas\, all with the goal of helping MEAU move into the next phase of Automation Solutions. \nAs part of the Service and Solutions Group for 19 years\, Terral has developed a keen knowledge of CNC development\, Industrial Robot Programming\, Trade Show Demos\, Product Integration\, and Technical Project Creation. \nSpecial thanks to our sponsor: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/industrial-robotics-from-jurassic-park-to-the-present/ LOCATION:500 Corporate Woods Parkway\, 500 Corporate Woods Parkway\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mitsubishi-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241213T183440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T150603Z UID:6481-1737048600-1737057600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Ikebana & Sake Tasting DESCRIPTION:About the Instructors\nReiko Takahashi \nOriginally from Japan\, floral artist Reiko Takahashi is currently based in Chicago\, Illinois. Reiko has worked in the design industry for nearly 30 years in Japan and in the United States. After beginning her career as a graphic designer\, over the years she has expanded into the fields of visual communications\, and space and environmental design. She has studied ikebana since 2001 under Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji at the College of Art and Design\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds the certificate of Sokakan – the rank of second grade\, full professor – from the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Floral Art in Kyoto\, Japan. She is currently enrolled in the Ikenobo Central Training Institute working on an advanced diploma. \nSayuri Daley \nSayuri Daley grew up in Kofu Yamanashi\, Japan. She first moved to Chicago in 2002. After a long carrier in finance\, she launched Sake Flight in 2023 with one goal in mind ‘to bring the true spirit of Japan’ to America. Sake is not only a liquor but a tradition and culture of Japan. She has a passion to bring quality sakes from smaller breweries with amazing stories. She believes that the high-quality beverages can be accepted as enjoyable drinks in United State of America. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/ikebana-sake-tasting/ LOCATION:Kamehachi\, 1531 N Wells (Lounge)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Koreikeru-Ikebana-sake-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241213T182307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T184630Z UID:6479-1736877600-1736881200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Anime & Art Appreciation Society January Choice - Dandadan! DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nOur club will be discussing various individual anime series. For our next meeting\, we have chosen episodes 1-4 of Dandadan!\, based on the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu. Momo Ayase\, a high school student obsessed with actor Ken Takakura\, befriends a nerdy boy she nicknames Okarun (instead of his actual name\, Ken Takakura) who mistakes her kindness for a shared obsession with paranormal phenomena; while she believes in spirits\, he believes in aliens\, and they send each other to notorious places to prove their respective interests. \nVisit here for more information and registration: https://guestlist.co/events/791517 URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/anime-art-appreciation-society-january-choice-dandadan/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/73305a1e-a155-407d-95af-0439d891ca52-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241004T040553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T210445Z UID:6124-1733333400-1733347800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:38th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai DESCRIPTION:To mark our milestone year\, the Japan America Society of Chicago will host a year-long celebration\, featuring both remote and in-person events\, including our 38th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai on December 4\, 2024\, at the Union League Club of Chicago. This year’s event will include the theme “The Charm of Osaka”\, and will include a silent auction with some Osaka inspired items.  \n\nWe are also thrilled to announce that this year’s Bonenkai will feature Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita\, a distinguished leader in Japan-U.S. relations\, as our special guest speaker. With an illustrious career dedicated to strengthening ties between Japan and the U.S.\, Dr. Fujita has been a driving force in fostering people-to-people\, business-to-business\, and university-to-university connections. His work includes influential roles within the U.S.-Japan Council and the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association network. \n\nAll proceeds will benefit Society programs such as Japanese language classes\, young professional initiatives\, and scholarships. Additionally\, your contributions will enable us to host in-person\, hybrid\, and virtual events featuring prominent thought leaders who provide valuable insights into U.S.-Japan relations. \n\n \nRegistration  \n1. $3900 Chrysanthemum Sponsor\n2. $2900 Cherry Blossom Sponsor\n3. $190 Reservation\n\n \n \n38th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai Raffle \nTickets $30 each / $120 for 5 or $200 for 10 (winning ticket will be drawn at the Gala on 12/4)\n\n\n(1) All Nippon Airways (ANA) Round-Trip Economy Class Ticket to Tokyo\, Japan \nDonated by: All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd.\n\n\n(1) Japan Airlines (JAL) Round-Trip Economy Class Ticket to Tokyo\, Japan \nDonated by: Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.\n\n\n\n* Winner is responsible for tax and fuel charges\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Raffle Tickets\n\n \n \n Purchase Raffle Tickets\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Ad Options\n \n \n Single Ticket - $30\n \n \n \n 5 Tickets - $120\n \n \n \n 10 Tickets - $200\n Total\n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal Checkout\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n\nParticipate in the Japan America Society of Chicago’s Online Silent Auction \nWe are excited to announce that the Japan America Society of Chicago’s Silent Auction is now live\, and we invite you to start bidding on our amazing items! This is the first time we’re hosting the auction online\, and we’ve put together easy-to-follow directions for anyone who may be a first-time or infrequent user of Auctria\, the app we’re using for the silent auction. \nThe auction is now open\, and you can start placing bids immediately through the Auctria app. The auction will run from 12pm on November 27 through 7:30pm on December 4. Detailed instructions on how to participate are here\, but please note the following key points: \n● To create your Auctria account\, please click this link: https://fundraiser.support/bonenkai or follow the QR code below. \n \n● During the reception at the Bonenkai on December 4\, there will be a special opportunity to view the auction items in person. You can also use the Auctria app to place bids directly from the event. \n● The auction is cash-less\, and all transactions will be processed electronically. All proceeds support our ongoing programs and events. \n● In-person winners can pick up your item(s) on December 4 at 9:30 pm on the 5th floor. Online winners can pick up your item(s) at the Japan America Society of Chicago office Tuesday – Thursday (9:00 am-5:00 pm). Please email Erika Kono at kono@jaschicago.org to make alternative arrangements. \nWe encourage you to start bidding now\, as the auction will run through the Bonenkai event. If you need any help or have questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin1@jaschicago.org. \n\n\n \n \nMake a cash donation: \nCash donors will be recognized in our program book\, annual report\, and email updates\, with a complimentary dinner reservation for donations of $700 or more.\n \nDownload a donation form as a printable PDF here or click the button below to donate\n \nMake a Donation Here URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/38th-annual-holiday-fundraiser-and-bonenkai/ LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, : 65 W Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/38th-Annual-Holiday-Fundraiser-Bonenkai-Invitation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20241001T010326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T035229Z UID:6106-1731157200-1731166200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Beauty of Japan from Bento to Gardens DESCRIPTION:Event SOLD OUT \nAbout the Event\nSpend a day at Anderson Japanese Gardens experiencing the beauty of Japan through food and nature. The journey will begin with a traditional Japanese lunch (obento) in a private guest house in the gardens. Kimiko Gunji\, Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture in the School of Art & Design\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, and the founder of the new Japan House\, will give a brief introduction of Japanese cuisine. Guests will also learn about the intricacies of Japanese dining etiquette. The day will conclude with a private tour of the beautiful gardens. \nAbout the Speaker\nKimiko Gunji is Assistant Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds the title of Full Professor at the Ikenobo Ikebana School in Japan\, specializing in Japanese flower arranging. Additionally\, she teaches Urasenke way of tea and carries the tea instructor’s name\, known as Chamei\, Souki\, from the Urasenke Tea School. Gunji also serves as President of the Urbana-Champaign Association of Chado Urasenke Tankokai for the last 20 years. \nThroughout her career\, Professor Gunji has received numerous awards for her exceptional teaching and her efforts in promoting Japanese arts and culture in the United States. Notably\, she was honored with the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese Government\, bestowed by the Japanese Emperor. \nCurrently\, Gunji shares her expertise by teaching Japanese traditional arts to both local students and community members at Japan House on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. She also offers lectures and workshops on Japanese arts and culture at various colleges\, universities\, and organizations. \nIn recognition of her longstanding dedication to teaching\, as well as community activities\, Gunji received the Legacy Award from the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois in the fall of 2023. \nSpecial thanks to our sponsor: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/6106/ LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AJG-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20240920T200725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T003751Z UID:6090-1730917800-1730921400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:JASC Tohoku Flights & Bites DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin us for the JASC Tohoku “Flights & Bites” event\, where you’ll enjoy a flight of three exceptional sakes (Ichinokura Taru\, Nanbu Bijin Southern Beauty\, and Dewazakura Oka) alongside a thoughtfully crafted selection of off-menu dishes (miso salmon\, udon\, pickled cucumbers\, purple rice\, and spinach with miso dressing). Experience a delicious journey through Japanese cuisine and sake! \nTickets SOLD OUT URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/jasc-tohoku-flights-bites/ LOCATION:Konbini and Konpai 3443 N Sheffield Ave\, 3443 N Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tohoku-Sake-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20240917T122614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T195129Z UID:6073-1730311200-1730311200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:JETAA/YPC Book Club Oct. Choice DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nClick here for more information and registration URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club-october-choise-real-world/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Oct-Book-Club-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20240903T213906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T155100Z UID:5966-1729706400-1729710000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Japan's Commercial Monsters DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nIs Godzilla a yōkai? What about Pikachu? And is Hello Kitty even a monster? \nThis talk will explore how the “commercial monsters” created by Japanese corporations since World War II fit within Japan’s rich heritage of folkloric creatures and spirits. Focusing on the kaijū of Japanese cinema\, the ubiquitous cute characters of Sanrio\, and the games in the Pokémon media franchise\, this lighthearted but substantive presentation will reflect on the many ways in which Godzilla\, Hello Kitty\, and Nintendo’s “pocket monsters” might be considered modern-day yōkai. \nAbout the Speaker\nBill Tsutsui has served as Chancellor and Professor of History at Ottawa University since 2021\, after more than 30 years teaching modern Japanese history and holding a variety of administrative positions at the University of Kansas\, Southern Methodist University\, Hendrix College\, and Harvard University. Among the eight books he has written or edited are Godzilla on My Mind: Fifty Years of the King of Monsters (called a “cult classic” by the New York Times) and Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization. He continues to speak\, write\, and teach on the Godzilla movies\, monster culture in Japan\, and the environmental history of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/japans-commerical-monsters/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Yokai-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20240914T215954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T215954Z UID:6068-1728410400-1728410400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Delicious in Dungeon - Anime & Art Appreciation Society DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nFollow the link here for more information and registration URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/delicious-in-dungeon-anime-art-appreciation-society/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Anime-and-Art-Appreciation-Society-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20240820T213510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T172327Z UID:5870-1727200800-1727208000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Robata Dinner at Itoko with Presentation by Chef Gene DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nEnjoy a robata family style dinner at Lakeview’s hot spot – Itoko. Chef Gene will give a brief presentation to Society members and guests in Itoko’s intimate and private Kinjo Room. \nJoin us for a complimentary glass of sake from 6:00-6:30 pm thanks to Uka Sake. Cash bar option will be available. \nMenu includes: Momomaki\, Aburi Saba Nigiri\, Salmon Dip\, Spicy Cucumber Salad\, Shiitake\, Negima (Chicken thigh\, scallion & shiso) skewers\, chahan and Panna Cotta. \nAbout the Speaker\nGrowing up in a Japanese household in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, Kato learned to cook the foods so integral to his heritage and culture and is devoted to elevating Japanese cuisine while remaining authentically respectful of tradition. Prior to becoming a Boka Restaurant group Chef/Partner\, Kato owned and operated Sumi Robata\, a beloved restaurant that brought Chicago the traditional takumi experience of grilling on a robata using sumi\, a distinct Japanese white charcoal. \nKato was named Executive Chef Partner of Momotaro\, Boka Restaurant Group’s modern\, seasonal Japanese restaurant\, located in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood in 2019. Since taking the helm\, the restaurant has received a three-star review from Phil Vettel in the Chicago Tribune and has been lauded with both local and national praise. His purview encompasses The Izakaya\, Momotaro’s basement level bar and restaurant\, reminiscent of the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo\, which was added to Chicago’s Michelin Guide in 2023. Gene debuted his latest restaurant in Lakeview’s Southport Corridor neighborhood this Spring. Itoko\, which translates to “cousin” in Japanese\, is inspired by its sister concepts in Fulton Market\, and highlights Gene’s passion for traditional sushi and robata dishes. \nSpecial thanks to our sake sponsor: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/robata-dinner-at-itoko-with-presentation-by-chef-gene/ LOCATION:Itoko (Kinjo room(\, 3325 N Southport Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Itoko-Banner-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054835 CREATED:20240824T220616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T220826Z UID:5897-1726768800-1726768800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:JETAA/YPC Book Club Sept. Choice DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nFor more information and sign-up\, visit here https://guestlist.co/events/781356 URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/jetaa-ypc-book-club-sept-choice/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JETAA-Book-Club.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR