BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Japan America Society of Chicago - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20230908T210122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T203757Z UID:4273-1695924000-1695931200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Welcome Reception for Consul-General of Japan DESCRIPTION: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/welcome-reception/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan\, 233 S. Wacker Drive (Michigan/Superior Room\, 66th Floor)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CG-Yanagi-Banner-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20230822T222847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T133035Z UID:4216-1696532400-1696536000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Ikebana for Every Season Lecture DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe Society is pleased to host a two-part Ikebana series\, to explore the inner universe and outer world through the practice of Ikebana. \nThe first part of the Ikebana series will include a lecture about Ikebana history\, and a look at how this art form  has been developed through the years. Attendees will also learn about how ikebana is connected to nature\, and how it is reflected through the seasons. \nThe second part of the series will include a hands-on workshop. By choosing the seasonal floral materials\, attendees will be instructed to create a basic style of ikebana arrangement related to Heaven\, Earth and Man. Attendees will be able to see the universe in their unique Ikebana arrangement. \nThis workshop is for beginning students\, and is open to families and children over 10. Space is limited. All students will follow guidelines and curriculum to create their own arrangement. Students will receive additional individualized feedback from Ms. Wang on their creation. \nIkebana lecture free admission held via Zoom \nIkebana Workshop: \n$60 fee includes a kenzan\, ceramic container\, flowers and instruction. Students can keep kenzan and container. \n$40 fee includes flowers and instruction. Students are asked to bring their own kenzan (3.5” x 2.5”) and a container (8-10” diameter and 2” height). \nDeadline for workshop is 10/11. Seats are limited. Fresh floral materials need to be ordered in advance. Please register ASAP. \nAbout the Speaker\nMargot Wang is the President of the Ikebana International Chicago Chapter. She has practiced Ohara School of Ikebana for years and obtained the Master rank from Ohara School in Japan. Currently\, she is an Instructor at the Ikebana on Halsted in Chicago\, a member of Ohara School Chicago Chapter\, a member of the North American Ohara Teachers Association\, and a Docent at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservancy. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/ikebana-for-every-season-lecture/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ikebana-Web-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20230810T113000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T151822Z UID:4171-1697281200-1697288400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Japanese Style Breakfast and Presentation DESCRIPTION:Reservations (SOLD OUT): www.jaschicago.org or email kono@jaschicago.org\nAbout the Event\nEnjoy Chef Katsumura’s tantalizing version of a Japanese breakfast\, including pan seared market catch or marinated local tofu\, steamed white rice\, miso soup\, koji pickles\, and sesame-soy sauteed vegetables with garlic and ginger. Choice of coffee or tea included. Guests will be seated in the beautiful semi-private Library space. \nChef Katsumura will make a special guest appearance exclusively for our group. Hear about Chef Katsumura’s culinary background\, how her childhood memories inspire her dishes\, as well as the stories behind her vision to add a Japanese style breakfast to the Cherry Circle Room menu. \nAbout the Speaker\nMs. Mari Katsumura is Executive Chef at the Cherry Circle Room. She earned accolades working for Michelin-starred restaurants Grace\, Blackbird\, Acadia and Entente. Ms. Katsumura also served as head chef at Michelin-starred Yugen. \nValet parking is available at the side entrance on Madison Street. For a disocunted rate\, please give code 2440 to valet upon arrival. Discounted rate is $18 for up to 4 hours. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/japanese-style-breakfast-and-presentation/ LOCATION:Chicago Athletic Association Hotel\, 12 South Michigan Avenue (Drawing Room Library\, 2nd Floor)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Breakfast-Web-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20230822T032604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T132940Z UID:4204-1697374800-1697380200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Ikebana for Every Season Workshop DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe Society is pleased to host a two-part Ikebana series\, to explore the inner universe and outer world through the practice of Ikebana. \nThe first part of the Ikebana series will include a lecture about Ikebana history\, and a look at how this art form has been developed through the years. Attendees will also learn about how ikebana is connected to nature\, and how it is reflected through the seasons. \nThe second part of the series will include a hands-on workshop. By choosing the seasonal floral materials\, attendees will be instructed to create a basic style of ikebana arrangement related to Heaven\, Earth and Man. Attendees will be able to see the universe in their unique Ikebana arrangement. \nThis workshop is for beginning students\, and is open to families and children over 10. Space is limited. All students will follow guidelines and curriculum to create their own arrangement. Students will receive additional individualized feedback from Ms. Wang on their creation. \nIkebana lecture free admission held via Zoom \nIkebana Workshop: \n$60 fee includes a kenzan\, ceramic container\, flowers and instruction. Students can keep kenzan and container. \n$40 fee includes flowers and instruction. Students are asked to bring their own kenzan (3.5” x 2.5”) and a container (8-10” diameter and 2” height). \nDeadline for workshop is 10/11. Seats are limited. Fresh floral materials need to be ordered in advance. Please register ASAP. \nAbout the Speaker\nMargot Wang is the President of the Ikebana International Chicago Chapter. She has practiced Ohara School of Ikebana for years and obtained the Master rank from Ohara School in Japan. Currently\, she is an Instructor at the Ikebana on Halsted in Chicago\, a member of Ohara School Chicago Chapter\, a member of the North American Ohara Teachers Association\, and a Docent at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservancy. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/ikebana-for-every-season-workshop/ LOCATION:Japan American Society of Chicago\, 1 N LaSalle Street\, #2475\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ikebana-Web-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20230915T045314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T050014Z UID:4378-1698343200-1698346800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Confessions - Book Club - JETAA Chicago & JASC YPC DESCRIPTION:For more information and registration\, visit the link here! URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/confessions-book-club-jetaa-chicago-jasc-ypc/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/JASC-BOOK-CLUB-Oct-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20230911T164414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T232625Z UID:4314-1700157600-1700161200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Pilgrim Stamp Hunting DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThere has been an explosion of interest in pilgrim stamps and the little books in which they are collected. Called goshuin\, they reflect new aesthetic tastes and a renewed appreciation for calligraphy styles. This presentation will explore how their popularity is revealed in the novel and cute goshuin created by shrines and temples\, as well as specialized guidebooks\, goshuin tours\, and even J-Pop songs dedicated to them. \nAbout the Speaker\nLaura Miller is the Ei’ichi Shibusawa-Seigo Arai Endowed Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she teaches courses on Japanese visual and material culture\, ancient history\, food culture\, and yōkai. She has published more than ninety articles and book chapters on Japanese culture and language\, and has authored or co-edited five books. Her forthcoming book is Occult Hunting and Supernatural Play in Japan (University of Hawai’i Press). URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/pilgrim-stamp-hunting/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stamp-Web-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231102T125004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T225615Z UID:4621-1702404000-1702407600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:JETAA & YPC December Book Club DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nFollow the link for more information and registration: https://guestlist.co/events/757074 URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/december-book-club/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JASC-BOOK-CLUB-Dec-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231010T193919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T050434Z UID:4559-1702575000-1702589400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:37th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai DESCRIPTION:Please note that the reception time has changed to 5:30-6:45pm. Presentations and Dinner will be held from 7:00-9:00 pm. \nTo celebrate 93 years of U.S.-Japan friendship in true holiday spirit\, the Society will host our 37th Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Bonenkai on December 14\, 2023 at the Union League Club of Chicago. The Society’s goal is to continue to strengthen the relationship between Japan and the United States\, and to celebrate cross-cultural understanding and friendships. We thank you in advance for helping us in this continued endeavor\, and look forward to a promising 2024.\nAll proceeds from this event will benefit programming and educational endeavors.\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS\nINDIVIDUAL $190\nCORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS\nCHRYSANTHEMUM ($3900)\n\nTable of 10\nPreferred seating\nFull-page\, color ad in program book\nCorporate logo on Society website\nCompany name included in email update\nLogo on auction signage\nCompany sign on table\n\nCHERRY BLOSSOM ($2900)\n\nTable of 10\nFull-page\, black-and-white ad in program book\nCorporate logo on Society website\nCompany name included in email update\nCompany sign on table\n\nThank you to our current confirmed table sponsors! CLICK HERE TO VIEW\nWe would be grateful if you would consider contributing to our fundraiser in the following ways:\nAttend the Gala or purchase sponsorship.\nIndividual reservations are available for $190 per person or you can purchase Chrysanthemum ($3900) or Cherry Blossom ($2900) sponsorship with additional promotional value. \nYou can purchase individual\, Chrysanthemum\, and Blossom reservations to the event at the bottom of this page. \nPurchase Raffle Tickets\n\n\n37th Annual Holiday Fundraiser & BonenkaiRAFFLE PRIZE – December 14\, 2023 \n\n\n\n(1) Japan Airlines (JAL) \nRound-Trip Economy Class Ticket to \nTokyo\, Japan \n\n\nWinner does not need to be present to win. Once tickets are purchased\, JASC staff will complete contact info on ticket and will email purchaser ticket # info. Winner is responsible for tax and fuel charges.\nPurchase tickets under TICKETS SECTION below. \n  \n\nDonate a gift certificate and/or item for silent auction.\nYou and/or your organization will receive a display board outlining your donation\, which will be viewed by 200+ Japanese and American executives and their guests.  In addition\, your company will be listed in an auction book to be disseminated to all attendees\, as well as listed as a donor in the Society’s email update.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \nDownload a donor form as a fillable and printable PDF . \nMake a cash donation.\nCash donors will be listed in a program book to be disseminated to 200+ Japanese and American executives and their guests. All cash donors will be listed in the Society’s annual report and email update. \nDonations of $700+ will receive one complimentary dinner reservation. \nAll donations are tax deductible (FEIN # 36-2480811). \nClick the button or scan the QR code below to make a donation. \nMAKE A DONATIONPurchase An Ad\nAds will be placed in the Society’s Holiday Fundraiser program book to be disseminated to 200+ guests. \nAd Sizes and Prices\nInside Front Cover 4.6” x 7.5” – B&W: $550 Color: $750\nFull Page 4.6” x 7.5” – B&W: $400 Color: $600\nBack Cover 4.6” x 7.5” – B&W: $650 Color: $850  SOLD\nInside Back Cover 4.6” x 7.5” – B&W: $550 Color: $750\n1/2 Page 4.6” x 3.5” – B&W $350 Color: $550\n1/3 Page 4.6” x 2.25” – B&W $250 Color: $450 \n* To purchase Inside Front Cover\, Back Cover or Inside Back Cover please email us at: Please enable JavaScript to see this field. or call: (312) 263 3049. \nAll other ad sizes can be purchased online by clicking “Purchase Ad” below: \nPurchase Ad\n\n\n \n \n Purchase a Program Book Ad\n \n \n FacebookThis 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 Title(Required)Company(Required)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 Inside Front Cover 4.6” x 7.5” (B&W) - $550.00\n \n \n \n Inside Front Cover 4.6” x 7.5” (COLOR) - $750.00\n \n \n \n Full Page 4.6” x 7.5” (B&W) - $400.00\n \n \n \n Full Page 4.6” x 7.5” (COLOR) $600.00\n \n \n \n Back Cover 4.6” x 7.5” (B&W) $650.00\n \n \n \n Back Cover 4.6” x 7.5” (COLOR) $850.00\n \n \n \n Inside Back Cover 4.6” x 7.5” (B&W) $550\n \n \n \n Inside Back Cover 4.6” x 7.5” (COLOR) $750\n \n \n \n 1/2 Page 4.6” x 3.5” (B&W) $350\n \n \n \n 1/2 Page 4.6” x 3.5” (COLOR) $550\n \n \n \n 1/3 Page 4.6” x 2.25” (B&W) $250\n \n \n \n 1/3 Page 4.6” x 2.25” (COLOR) $450\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\nVolunteer\nThe Society seeks volunteers to assist with everything from auction set-up to registration and final auction coordination. \nIf you are interested in volunteering\, please CLICK HERE or email Erika Kono at Please enable JavaScript to see this field.. All volunteers will receive a volunteer link in early to mid-November listing all available opportunities with detailed descriptions. A light dinner will be provided and a $50 travel stipend. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/37th-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/jpeg:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JAS-2022007_FY23_Banner_1200x600_231003-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231213T034504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T035106Z UID:4860-1705604400-1705608000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:How to Make the Most of the Osaka-Kansai Expo DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nDid you know that Expo Osaka-Kansai will be held in Japan in 2025? Find out about the Osaka-Kansai Expo and what you are about to experience. The theme of the Expo is “Designing Future Society for our lives” and the concept is the People’s Living Lab. The world’s knowledge and cutting-edge technology will be brought together\, to create and share new ideas to help resolve global issue. This webinar will update you with the latest information about the Osaka\, Kansai Expo. \nAbout the Speaker\nSachiko was appointed as the Director-General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition\, in September 2022. She is conducting a Global communication team\, and her responsibility is to raise global interest in to the 2025 Word Exposition\, by planning and implementing promotional events and campaigns and building strong relationships with the global media. \nPrior to her current position she has working experience in JETRO\, a Japanese Government Agency under Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Industry (METI) that promotes trade and investment between Japan and other countries. In JETRO\, she has worked in various departments overseeing international trade fairs\, supervising and operating international conferences. She was the Chief Executive Director of JETRO Los Angeles between 2012 to 2016. \nSpecial thanks with support from: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/4860/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Osaka-Expo-Banner-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231108T012819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T033959Z UID:4652-1706205600-1706209200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:The Female Emperor Suiko DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nSuiko (554 ~ 628) ruled Japan for 35 years\, the first of eight recognized female sovereigns who were not\nempress-consorts. Because of renewed interest she is the subject of manga\, documentaries\, biographies\, and\nother media. This presentation will review a few of her notable achievements\, as well as representations of her\ncomplex and extraordinary life. \nAbout the Speaker\nLaura Miller is the Ei’ichi Shibusawa-Seigo Arai Endowed Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of MissouriSt. Louis where she teaches courses on Japanese visual and material culture\, ancient history\, food culture\, and yōkai.\nShe has published more than ninety articles and book chapters on Japanese culture and language\, and has authored\nor co-edited five books. Her forthcoming book is Occult Hunting and Supernatural Play in Japan (University of Hawai’i\nPress). URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-female-emperor-suiko-2/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Suiko-Web-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231101T210742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T001347Z UID:4615-1707415200-1707418800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:In Pursuit of a Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin Mitsubishi Electric’s Kevin Webb to learn about the company’s commitment to realize a vibrant and sustainable society. By taking responsibility for its emissions and contributing to a decarbonized society through circular-digital engineering\, the company is working collaboratively with its stakeholders to pursue a sustainable future for all. Webb will compare approaches to sustainability in Japan and the U.S.\, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities facing industry as we work collectively to help make tomorrow’s world greater than today’s. \nAbout the Speaker\nKevin R. Webb\, M.A.\, directs environmental sustainability and social responsibility efforts in the Americas region at Mitsubishi Electric. Under Webb’s leadership\, Mitsubishi Electric is working toward achieving its environmental\, social and governance goals in the Americas to work toward a sustainable smart society. He serves as a member of the Consumer Technology Association Foundation’s (CTAF) Industry Partner Council and has been appointed to serve as a CTAF Trustee beginning in January 2024. Webb is also responsible for national grantmaking and corporate employee volunteer programs as Senior Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. The Foundation’s vision is to empower youth with disabilities to lead productive lives by building a pipeline of talent to help create a more inclusive and sustainable society for all. Previously\, Webb worked for a decade in the field of international education by planning professional exchange programs for 3\,500 U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program participants\, and leading civil society training missions to Chile\, Moldova\, Russia\, Slovenia\, and Ukraine. An Eagle Scout\, Webb holds a BA in International Studies and an MA in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. He lives in Mount Airy\, Maryland with his wife and two children. \nWith support from: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/in-pursuit-of-a-sustainable-future/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sustainable-Future-Banner-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240202T073939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T073939Z UID:5045-1707570000-1707584400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Party at Navy Pier DESCRIPTION:To register email Erika Kono at kono@jaschicago.org. All registered attendees will receive more detailed information.\n\nAbout the Event\nCome join YPC members and friends for an informal get together at the Lunar New Year event at Navy Pier. Celebrate the year of the dragon including local performers\, artists\, dance\, food vendors\, and much more. \nhttps://navypier.org/events/global-connections-lunar-new-year-2024/ \n\n\nNavy Pier Map URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/lunar-new-year-party-at-navy-pier/ LOCATION:Navy Pier (Aon Grand Ballroom)\, 840 E Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/YPC-Lunar-New-Year-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231108T213622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T210211Z UID:4654-1709229600-1709233200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:The Story of Chiune Sugihara: A Picture Book Representation DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin us for a captivating presentation on “The Story of Chiune Sugihara\,” a picture book that recounts the heroic actions of Chiune Sugihara\, a Japanese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II. Learn about his courageous acts and the power of compassion in the face of adversity. \nFamilies are welcome! “The Story of Chiune Sugihara” is appropriate for kids age 6+. \nAbout the Speaker\nAnn Hoekstra is an author and presenter with a passion for sharing inspiring stories with the world. She has a deep appreciation for history and a commitment to spreading awareness of individuals like Chiune Sugihara who made a difference. \nCLICK HERE to purchase a copy of “The Story of Chiune Sugihara”. \nThank you to Pro Bono ASL for providing ASL access (or ASL interpreters):   URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-story-of-chiune-sugihara-a-picture-book-representation/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sugihara-Banner-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240129T214417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T220205Z UID:5010-1709373600-1709389800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:2024 Illinois Japan Bowl DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\nThe Japan America Society of Chicago is excited to host our 10th Annual 2024 Illinois Japan Bowl\, to be held on Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 at North Central College from 10:00 – 2:30 pm. The Illinois Japan Bowl is an academic competition which covers a wide range of topics that tests high school students who are studying the Japanese language across the state of Illinois. The competition tests not only their knowledge of the language\, but also their understanding of traditional and modern Japan. \n\nThe below are open to the public. Level 2\, 3 & 4 competitions will be closed to the public. Only participating students and chaperones will be allowed in the competition rooms.\n10:00-10:30 am – Opening Ceremony (Free)\n1:10-1:30 pm – Cultural Performance (Free)\n1:30-2:30 pm – Closing Ceremony (Free)\nOpening Ceremony/Cultural Performance/Closing Ceremony\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors:  \n     \n\n  \n\nSpecial thanks with support from:  \n\n\nSpecial thanks to our venue sponsor:  URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/2024-illinois-japan-bowl/ 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/2024/01/2024-IJB-Banner-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240206T202950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T031927Z UID:5075-1709748000-1709751600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Uka Sake DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nDelicious as well as inspiring\, Uka saké begins as organic heirloom rice on the Koda family farm in the San Joaquin Valley\, California\, before being brewed into saké at the Ninki Shuzō brewery in Fukushima. Owner Ross Koda created Uka saké to honor his grandfather’s vision and strengthen US-Japanese ties. Join us to learn about this Japanese-American family’s journey of sake making as well as how sake has evolved in the U.S. \nAbout the Speakers\nRoss Koda \nAs the third-generation president of Koda Farms in South Dos Palos\, California\, Ross Koda considers strengthening the cultural relationships between Japan and the USA a cornerstone of his life’s work. At Koda Farms\, he blends over 90 years of Japanese-American rice farming tradition with modern\, innovative\, organic farming methods. To further add to his family’s legacy in rice\, Ross also serves as the CEO & Founder of Omurasaki Beverage Company. In this role\, he imports back to the USA his own elegant line of organic junmai daiginjo known as Uka Sake\, which is brewed in Fukushima\, Japan from the organic rice grown at Koda Farms. \nMichael John Simkin \nMichael John Simkin is a certified Level III Saké Educator for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust \n(WSET)\, an organization for whom he was instrumental in adding saké to the curriculum. With 20 years of experience in the sake industry\, Michael has taught sake courses to distributors’ and importers’ sales teams across the USA. He has judged the sake portion at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London\, and most recently\, he judged the Fine Sake Awards competition in Tokyo in 2023. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/uka-sake/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uka-Sake-Banner-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240116T030905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T053044Z UID:4965-1709832600-1709836200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Tour of Radical Clay with Exhibition Curator\, Janice Katz DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin Janice Katz as she guides us through the exhibition of contemporary Japanese ceramics by thirty-six women artists. As a group\, these artists are far less interested in and bound by tradition than many contemporary ceramicists at work in Japan. This ability to innovate\, to invent new ways of working with clay and glaze\, and the skill of each artist to carve out their own style and pioneering technique\, is what makes these works both awe-inspiring and unusual. \nAbout the Speaker\nJanice Katz is the Roger L. Weston Associate Curator of Japanese Art at the Art Institute of Chicago. She has been with the museum for over 20 years where she curates quarterly exhibitions of Japanese prints. She received her Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2004. Her research focuses on paintings from the Edo period (1615-1868) and the history of art collecting in Japan. Her publications include Japanese Paintings in the Ashmolean Museum\, Oxford (2003)\, and Beyond Golden Clouds: Japanese Screens from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Saint Louis Art Museum (2009)\, an exhibition which traveled from Chicago to St. Louis and San Francisco. Her 2018 exhibition at the Art Institute\, Painting the Floating World: Ukiyo-e Masterpieces from the Weston Collection\, and its accompanying catalogue\, focused on ukiyo-e paintings of the 17th through 20th centuries. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/tour-of-radical-clay-with-exhibition-curator-janice-katz/ LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago\, 111 S Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clay-Web-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240207T164521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T164617Z UID:5089-1710356400-1710360000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:What Japanese Baseball Brings to the World DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJapan’s baseball and its culture\, because of its existence outside of MLB’s mainstream\, is a huge potential source of innovation and evolution for the baseball world. \nThings being done differently in Japan\, and thought of differently\, creates the opportunity for people to ask the vital question\, “Why do we do it like this when they do it like that?” – a question any baseball establishment\, whether it’s in Japan or MLB\, absolutely hates to hear\, because they are closed systems organized around doctrines considered to be the pinnacle of baseball knowledge. \nNippon Professional Baseball’s independence creates the possibility that it could surpass MLB as home of the world’s highest quality baseball\, but that won’t happen until Japan’s owners reflect on the inherent strength of their position and set the highest goals for themselves in the same way Samurai Japan has done. \nAbout the Speaker\nA native of the San Francisco Bay Area\, I fell in love with America’s Giants\, and after graduating with a history degree specializing in Japan from the University of California Santa Cruz\, I found a job in Japan to see what I could learn firsthand. \nWhat I learned was baseball\, starting from the vastly more intricate and detailed statistical reports of every day’s pro games and eventually writing about it\, publishing the English languages first analytical guides to Japanese pro ball from 1994 to 1997 – work that led to my being hired by the English language newspaper\, “The Daily Yomiuri” in 1998. \nSince 2012\, I moved to one of Japan’s two national press agencies\, “Kyodo News\,” where I expect to work until I reach mandatory retirement age ahead of the 2025 season. \nThrough it all\, I have tried to make sense of how and why things are done here\, in MLB and in other countries\, and try to understand individuals’ stories within those contexts. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/what-japanese-baseball-brings-to-the-world/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Japanese-Baseball-Banner-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20231101T130514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T195020Z UID:4603-1711044000-1711047600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Matcha DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nLearn and sip the most valuable tea of the world. Chicago Teahouse tea sommelier will share her gained experience in Japan when she grounded her own matcha. The class will cover history\, cultivation\, and matcha beneficial ingredients. \nEvent includes a one-hour guided presentation\, 4 loose leaf tea samples\, light snacks and a 20% promotion on teas after the event. \nAbout the Speaker\nAgnieszka was first introduced to tea growing up in Poland\, where tea is a social and cultural beverage. She found a deep connection with the world of tea and was inspired by the quote “You will never have to work a day in your life if you do something you’re passionate about”. Later on\, Agnieszka graduated from DePaul and was hired as Director of Finance at TeaGschwendner\, a German premium loose leaf tea company. As her knowledge and love for tea blossomed\, Agnieszka found her calling and became a certified Tea Sommelier in 2017. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/introduction-to-matcha/ LOCATION:Chicago Tea House\, 1160 N. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Matcha-Wen-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society Of Chicago":MAILTO:kono@jaschicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240318T183043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T174319Z UID:5222-1711539000-1711548000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:The Trans-Atlantic Relationship and Linkages to the Indo-Pacific DESCRIPTION:About the Speakers\nYuka Koshino is a researcher on foreign relations and security\, defence and technology policy with a focus on Japan and US alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. As well as serving as an Associate Fellow at the IISS\, she is an International Strategy Forum Fellow at Schmidt Futures and a David Rockefeller Fellow at the Trilateral Commission. \nYuka was a member of the IISS research team between 2020 and 2023\, serving as Research Fellow for Security and Technology Policy (2022–23) and Research Fellow for Japanese Security and Defence Policy (2020–21). She is the co-author of Japan’s Effectiveness as a Geo-Economic Actor: Navigating Great-Power Competition (Routledge\, 2022) and co-editor of Japan and the IISS: Connecting Western and Japanese Strategic Thought from the Cold War to the War on Ukraine (Routledge\, 2023). \nPrior to joining the IISS\, Yuka conducted research for the Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She also provided policy and business analysis on Asia’s high-tech and defence industries at the Avascent Group and the Asia Group in Washington DC. \nShe previously reported and published news stories on Japanese political\, economic and business affairs for the Wall Street Journal\, Economist and Japan Times. She graduated from Keio University in 2016 with a BA in law and received an MA in Asian studies from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. \nBonnie S. Glaser is managing director of GMF’s Indo-Pacific program. She is also a nonresident fellow with the Lowy Institute in Sydney\, Australia\, and a senior associate with the Pacific Forum. She is a co-author of US-Taiwan Relations: Will China’s Challenge Lead to a Crisis (Brookings Press\, April 2023). She was previously senior adviser for Asia and the director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Glaser has worked at the intersection of Asia-Pacific geopolitics and US policy for more than three decades. \nFrom 2008 to mid-2015\, she was a senior adviser with the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies\, and from 2003 to 2008\, she was a senior associate in the CSIS International Security Program. Prior to joining CSIS\, she served as a consultant for various U.S. government offices\, including the Departments of Defense and State. Ms. Glaser has published widely in academic and policy journals\, including the Washington Quarterly\, China Quarterly\, Asian Survey\, International Security\, Contemporary Southeast Asia\, American Foreign Policy Interests\, Far Eastern Economic Review\, and Korean Journal of Defense Analysis\, as well as in leading newspapers such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and in various edited volumes on Asian security. She is currently a board member of the U.S. Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific and a member of both the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. She served as a member of the Defense Department’s Defense Policy Board China Panel in 1997. Ms. \nGlaser received her B.A. in political science from Boston University and her M.A. with concentrations in international economics and Chinese studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. \nEmma Chanlett-Avery is Deputy Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Washington\, DC office and the Director for Political-Security Affairs. Prior to this post\, she served for 20 years as a Specialist in Asian Affairs at the Congressional Research Service\, where she focused on U.S. relations with Japan\, the Korean Peninsula\, Thailand\, and Singapore\, with an emphasis on security issues and alliances. In 2023\, she served as a Congressional Fellow on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, assisting the Chairman with drafting Asia policy legislation and preparing for hearings. Ms. Chanlett-Avery was a Presidential Management Fellow\, with rotations in the State Department on the Korea Desk and at the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group in Bangkok\, Thailand. She also worked in the Office of Policy Planning as a Harold Rosenthal Fellow. She is a member of the Mansfield Foundation U.S.–Japan Network for the Future and a Mansfield-Luce Asia Network Scholar. In 2016\, she received the Kato Prize\, awarded by Washington think tanks for strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. She serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Association of Japan America Societies\, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Japan America Society. \nof Washington DC\, and as a Trustee of International Student Conferences\, Inc. Ms. Chanlett-Avery received an M.A. in international security policy from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and her B.A. in Russian Studies from Amherst College. \nThis event is made possible with support from: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-trans-atlantic-relationship-and-linkages-to-the-indo-pacific/ 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/2024/03/Geostrategy-Banner-2-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240307T024330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T141923Z UID:5171-1711648800-1711656000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Osaka Dinner at TenGoku Aburiya DESCRIPTION:Tickets SOLD OUT\nAbout the Event\nJapan’s second largest city\, Osaka is known for its unique culinary culture. Chef Yuki Funakoshi\, a native of Osaka\, will curate a menu that features various signature dishes from Osaka such as Takoyaki\, Oshizushi\, and Kushiage with pork belly\, shrimp\, oyster mushroom. The menu also includes appetizers: Zuke Tuna\, Japanese Potato Salad\, Chicken Karaage and Sakamushi as well as Nigiri-zushi: akami\, hamachi\, and hotate. To enhance the meal\, a complimentary glass of champagne will be provided\, as well as a brief presentation on the beauty of Osaka based cuisine by Chef Funakoshi. \nClick to Here for the Menu in PDF \nAbout the Speaker\nYuki Funakoshi is a chef with 16 years of experience in Japanese cuisine in Chicago. Born and raised in Chicago’s sister city\, Osaka\, Japan\, he came to Chicago as a highschooler when his mother worked for the City of Osaka government. He fell in love with Chicago and decided to stay behind. Prior to TenGoku Aburiya\, he worked at restaurants including Tsuki\, Ai and Ringo. Recently\, he is excited to showcase his native Osaka foods such as Kushiage and Oshizushi. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/osaka-dinner-at-tengoku-aburiya/ LOCATION:651 W Washington Blvd Chicago\, 651 W Washington Blvd. #101A\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TenGoku-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240222T203032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T203032Z UID:5126-1712685600-1712685600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Book Club April's Choice DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nMore Info and Sign-up here: https://guestli.st/770196 URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club-aprils-choice/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JASC-BOOK-CLUB-April-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240320T183442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T180812Z UID:5238-1713466800-1713474000@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Soba Demonstration & Dinner at Murasaki Sake Lounge DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin us for a unique Japanese culinary experience at Murasaki Sake Lounge. Witness the art of soba (buckwheat noodle) making by Mariko Kallister\, a Chicago-based soba master. Watch her live demonstration from scratch to cutting\, accompanied by Japanese Izakaya Food crafted by Chef Iwao Handa at Summertime Jazz Café\, a highly skilled expert in authentic Japanese cuisine with years of mastery in Chicagoland. \nSayuri Daley\, Chicago’s premier sake importer/Distributor\, has carefully selected three premium sake samples to compliment the Soba Course. \nCLICK HERE to view dinner menu and sake pairing \nAbout the Speaker\nMariko Kallister is Chicago’s distinctive Soba Making Specialist. Starting her journey as an event planner\, she found sake tastings very fascinating. In 2011\, seizing an opportunity to learn sake brewing at the legendary Dassai Sake Brewery\, she also decided to learn the soba making technique\, as Sake & Soba are a perfect pair in the Japanese traditional culinary world. In May 2023\, Mariko was featured in the Chicago Reader as Chicago’s master of handmade soba. \nShe is excited to showcase the art of soba to Chicago foodies. Learn more at www.sakesobamariko.com \nSayuri Daley grew up in Kofu 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 the Mid-West. \n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \nSample Sake Flight: URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/soba-demonstration-dinner-at-murasaki-sake-lounge/ LOCATION:Murasaki Sake Lounge\, 211 E Ontario Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Soba-Demo-Banner-2-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240319T200516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T211336Z UID:5228-1713871800-1713880800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:"The Foundation of U.S.-Japan Relations in a Time of Global Uncertainty" DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make an official visit to the US on April 10.  This visit is expected to show that the US and Japan stand united in upholding the rule-based international order.  The U.S. and Japan have become global partners in a time of the international order being challenged\, based on “Kizuna\,” the strong bond of trust and friendship that has been nurtured over decades by multiple layers of human connections.  The foundation of “kizuna” is critical to an enduring U.S.-Japan partnership that will weather the storm of global uncertainty. \nAbout the Speaker\nMr. Jun Yanagi assumed his post as Consul-General of Japan in Chicago in August 2023. Mr. Yanagi joined the Ministry\nof Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan in 1988\, and since then\, has served in diplomatic assignments in Nigeria\, Australia\,\nRussia\, Canada\, Vietnam\, and Vienna. In Japan\, Mr. Yanagi served as the director of the Western European Division of\nMOFA\, Professor at Tohoku University\, and as the Deputy of Cabinet Intelligence. He read law at Tokyo University and\nearned his masters of PPE at Oxford University. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/the-foundation-of-u-s-japan-relations-in-a-time-of-global-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Drake hotel (Venetian Room)\, 140 E Walton Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CG-Yanagi-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T132000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240409T175322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T153404Z UID:5359-1716124800-1716124800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Cubs vs. Pirates AAPI Heritage Special Ticket Offer DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n \nTickets SOLD OUT URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/cubs-vs-pirates-aapi-heritage-special-ticket-offer/ LOCATION:Wrigley Field\, 1060 W Addison St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cubs-Banner-Horizontal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240430T140610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T180434Z UID:5452-1716487200-1716490800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:More Japan for Less DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis program will share highlights of the author’s book\, “More Japan for Less.” He will dispel the misconception that a trip to Japan has to be excessively costly or limited to group tours. Morrie will provide essential information for travelers to plan a unique journey through Japan without breaking the bank. While the primary focus is on leisure travelers\, business travelers can maximize their time in Japan with valuable insights into Japanese culture and etiquette. \nAuthored by Morrie Goldman\, and edited by Leslee Goldman\, the couple crafted More Japan for Less as a “guidance” book with knowledge drawn from their travels and research over the past 30 years. Its narrative approach is more user-friendly than a conventional encyclopedic guidebook format. Following the book’s structure\, Morrie will guide attendees on a lively journey\, offering information and practical tips for first-time or repeat visitors. Even seasoned travelers are likely to discover some intriguing insights. \nMorrie will discuss trip planning\, strategies to reduce travel costs\, the best and worst times to visit\, and insider tips on traveling like a local\, and cultural advice. He will delve into accommodation options in detail\, providing tips on where to save and what’s worth a splurge. For transportation within Japan\, he will discuss whether the Japan Rail Pass is still valuable\, as well as regional transportation options. \nThe formal presentation will conclude with a list of 22 essential tips to get the most out of a leisure visit to Japan. \nThose interested in the “More Japan for Less.” book can either go to MoreJapanForLess.com (where there is a link to Amazon) or you can go to Amazon.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nMorrie is a long-time Japanophile with interests ranging from art and culture to technology. By profession\, he is a business-to-business marketing consultant and writer\, working mostly with technology-related clients\, including Japanese companies and organizations. He is a past vice president and board member of the Japan America Society of Chicago and has written speeches for the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on Japan-US business relations. Morrie has a travel-level proficiency of the Japanese language and has familiarity with Japanese business customs. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/more-japan-for-less-2/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/More-Japan-for-Less-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240429T225206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T180532Z UID:5447-1717005600-1717009200@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of the Exhibition Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe latter half of the 19th century was a time of political upheaval\, imperial expansion\, economic transformation and social unrest worldwide. Japan saw the fall of the shogun’s government and the creation of a new\, modern monarchy under the Emperor Meiji (1868-1912). This presentation examines the art of this era as presented in an exciting exhibition currently on view at the Smart Museum of Art\, University of Chicago (through June 9\, 2024). Meiji Modern examines how time-honored artistic motifs such as the sea\, nature\, and supernatural beings were transformed with the introduction of new techniques\, materials\, and audiences. \nCLICK HERE for information on how you can view the exhibit at the Smart Museum of Art through June 9 \nAbout the Speaker\nChelsea Foxwell is Associate Professor of Art History\, East Asian Languages and Civilizations\, and the College at the University of Chicago and co-curator of Meiji Modern. Dr. Foxwell’s scholarship ranges from medieval through modern periods of Japanese art with special emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. She is the author of Making Modern Japanese-Style Painting: Kano Hōgai and the Search for Images (2015). In 2012 she co-curated the exhibition Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints with Anne Leonard at the Smart Museum of Art. Her recent research includes essays on Kitao Masayoshi (Kuwagata Keisai)\, Edo-period printed painting manuals (gafu)\, and Meiji photography. URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/virtual-tour-of-the-exhibition-meiji-modern-fifty-years-of-new-japan/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Meiji-Exhibit-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T063000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240530T230330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T015421Z UID:5665-1718173800-1718173800@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Netflix's Special Screening of Ultraman: Rising DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWith Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks\, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall\, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans. In partnership with Netflix\, Tsuburaya Productions\, and Industrial Light & Magic\, Ultraman: Rising is written by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes\, directed by Shannon Tindle\, and co-directed by John Aoshima. \nULTRAMAN: RISING releases Friday\, June 14th only on Netflix \nTickets SOLD OUT URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/netflixs-special-screening-of-ultraman-rising/ LOCATION:AMC Newcity 14\, 1500 N Clybourn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Netflix-Ultraman-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240503T211429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T202115Z UID:5486-1718301600-1718312400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:JASC 94th Annual Dinner Invitation DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to download Amb. Shear’s bio \nSpecial thanks to our 94th Anniversary Dinner Sponsors: \nProfessor Sangram S. Sisodia & Ms. Tina Engels\nKen G. Kabira        Ambassador John R. Malott          David & Colleen Anderson\, Anderson Japanese Gardens       URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/jasc-94th-annual-dinner-invitation/ 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/2024/05/JAS-94th-Annual-Meeting-Invite_165091.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240528T131828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T131828Z UID:5634-1718735400-1718742600@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:YPC & AAAYA Scavenger Hunt at the Shedd Aquarium DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n Please note admission to the aquarium is FREE on 6/18 for Illinois residents BUT they sell out quickly due to high demand so you need to reserve aquarium tickets with the Shedd ASAP.\n \nJoin members fellow YPCers\, Yale alums\, and friends for a scavenger hunt adventure at the Shedd Aquarium! The scavenger hunt will consist of exploring the aquarium in search of clues to trivia based upon the aquarium and its exhibits. Note that the answers to questions will be a mix of both writing and photographs taken of your finds\, so you will certainly be put to the test! The questions will be in English. Registration can be made individually or as a group (max of 4 people). Everyone can come together to network\, share their knowledge of trivia\, and most importantly\, have fun! \n6:30-7:00 pm Team Formation – please be prompt at the Soundings Cafe \n7:00-8:00 pm Scavenger Hunt \n8:00-8:30 pm Winners Calculated /Revealed \n Scavenger Hunt Advance Payment to JASC Required by Friday 6/14 \n Aquarium Tix Reservation Information: \n1) Online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order. (https://www.sheddaquarium.org/ ) \n2) Alternatively\, you can reserve tickets by phone with no convenience fee by calling 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central Time (CT). \n3) To enter with your aquarium tix reservation\, you need to show an IL state ID OR a photo ID with secondary documentation confirming residency such as a utility bill\, a bank statement\, a lease agreement\, a recent pay stub\, or other official documentation that lists the resident’s full name and address in Illinois or Chicago More info here: Illinois Resident Free Days | Shedd Aquarium URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/ypc-aaaya-scavenger-hunt-at-the-shedd-aquarium/ LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/YPC-Scavenger-Hunt-Banner-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132113 CREATED:20240227T144504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T144504Z UID:5130-1718906400-1718906400@jaschicago.org SUMMARY:Book Club June's Choice DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nMore Info and Sign-up here: https://guestli.st/770205 URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/book-club-junes-choice/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jaschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JASC-BOOK-CLUB-June-2024.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR