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SUMMARY:96th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Japan America Society of Chicago\n96th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony\nThursday\, June 11\, 2026 6-8 PM \nDRIEHAUS MUSEUM: 50 E Erie Street\, Chicago\, IL 60611 \n$150 Per Person (Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvres) \nJoin us as we celebrate the achievements of the 2025-2026 year and honor exceptional individuals and organizations for their contributions to U.S.-Japan relations. \nWe will also celebrate the achievements of the high school teams who won the Illinois Japan Bowl and Nambu Award. \nCurated appetizers and mini okonomiyaki station prepared by: \nRegister HereSponsorship Opportunities
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/96th-annual-meeting-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Driehaus Museum\, 50 E Erie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Japan Heritage Night Special Offer (Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies)
DESCRIPTION:Japan Heritage Night Special Offer Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies\nWednesday\, June 17 7:05 pm \nWrigley Field\n1060 W Addison Street\nChicago\, IL 60613 \n200 Level Section\n$85 Ticket (MED) – Includes Cubs Jersey\n$85 Ticket (XL) – Includes Cubs Jersey\n$85 Ticket (XXL) – Includes Cubs Jersey\n$155 Ticket (A limited number of 100 level section tickets are also available upon request. Email kono@jaschicago.org if you are interested in purchasing tickets) \nAll tickets must be purchased no later than Monday\, May 11 by 4:00 pm. \n\n\nJoin Society members and guests at Wrigley Field Wednesday\, June 17\, to celebrate Japanese heritage as the Cubs take on the Rockies. The Special Ticket Offer includes a special-edition Cubs heritage jersey. Jerseys will be offered in sizes M\, XL and XXL\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/japan-heritage-night-special-offer-chicago-cubs-vs-colorado-rockies/
LOCATION:Wrigley Field\, 1060 W Addison St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo
DESCRIPTION:Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo\nSunday June 21\, 2-4 PM \nFAMILY FRIENDLY ALL AGES WELCOME! \nComedy Bar (3rd Floor) 162 E Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611 \n$33 per person \n\nReserved Seating\n\n2-Item Minimum Per Guest\nValid ID Required for Entry\nNo Outside Food or Beverage\nKatsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011. His performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan. Sunshine has graced the Broadway stage with a different delightful Japanese story each month since 2019\, at the famous New World Stages in Manhattan. Come for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in you heart! \nRegister Here
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/katsura-sunshines-rakugo/
LOCATION:Comedy Bar (3rd Floor)\, 162 E Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Japan Heritage Match - Chicago Stars vs. North Carolina Courage
DESCRIPTION:Japan Heritage Match \nChicago Stars vs. North Carolina Courage \nSunday\, September 6\, 2026 3:00 pm  \nNorthwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium\n2235 N Campus Dr\, Evanston\, IL 60208\, US \nTicket Fee:\n$68 | West 26-28 (Main Stand)\n$38 | South 18-23 (Goal Behind) \nAll ticket(s) must be purchased no later than Monday\, July 20. \nJoin Society members and guests for a Japanese celebration on September 6th as the Chicago Stars FC take on the North Carolina Courage at 3 PM at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with thrilling soccer action\, captivating Japanese performances\, and delectable Japanese treats.  \nAll group ticket holders will also have an opportunity to join a meet and greet after the game with Chicago’s very own Manaka Hayashi\, #5 Midfielder!  \nRegister (Coming soon)
URL:https://jaschicago.org/event/japan-heritage-match-chicago-stars-vs-north-carolina-courage/
LOCATION:Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium\, 2235 N Campus Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60208\, United States
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