Stop by JASC before we move out of our Clark Street location! Discounted office furniture, homeware, books, & Asian collectibles will be available for purchase.

Days & Times:

Friday, January 12th 10am - 4pm

Saturday, January 13th 9am - 12pm

Questions? Contact operations@jasc-chicago.org, 773-275-0097 x225

JASC Staff Update

Our Legacy Center Director, Emma Saito Lincoln, and our Controller, Bryan Robson will be departing JASC this December. We thank them for their many years of service to JASC. Each of them made contributions that will support JASC for many years to come. 

Both Emma and Bryan are moving overseas after leaving JASC. Join us in wishing them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Applications for JASC Scholarships for the 2024-25 Academic Year are now available! Click here for details, guidelines, and the application form. Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Donguri Kai is JASC’s online and in-person Japanese language program for children in kindergarten through middle school. The maximum number of students is 6 - 8 per class. 2024 Winter session classes start the week of January 8th, 2024.  

Level 1: New Students - Mondays, 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Level 1: Returning Students - Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Level 1: In -person - Saturdays, 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Level 2: Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, or 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Level 3：Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 

Level 4：Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm



Register online by clicking here. Class schedule and information online by clicking here.

Thank you for coming last week! We raised more than $320 for Christ Church of Chicago’s People’s Fund that supports those facing food insecurity. Learn more about Tri-C Church here.

See you next month on Jan. 19 from 6 to 8 pm

The first Soup & Rice of 2024 will support the Ravenswood Community Services’ work assisting those facing food insecurity. Delicious soup made by volunteers, rice made by JASC staff, and a community meal for a good cause. What a great way to start the New Year!

Soup makers and setup volunteers sign up online by clicking here or contact Jenn at JASC at 773-275-0097, ext. 228 or email her at jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org See you next year!

2024 New Year’s Kids Camp

Monday, January 15, 2024

9:00am - 1:00pm @ JASC

Campers will enjoy the Japanese New Year’s traditions of 書初め (Kakizome –calligraphy) and 初生け (Hatsuike – flower arranging/ikebana). Fun for first time students as well as all skill levels. Don’t miss this day of creativity at JASC!

Visit JASC Kids Day Camp webpage for details and to register.

1st - 8th grade & High School students

JASC Members: $40

Non-Members: $45

Lunch is included. After camp care is available till 3pm.

For more information, visit JASC Kids Day Camp https://tinyurl.com/jascdaycamp

Learn Japanese in the new year at the JASC! New class sessions starting next month. Beginner through advanced conversation classes are offered in both online and in-person formats. Take a trial class at no cost. For full details click here. Kay Kawaguchi can help determine the best class for you or answer any questions. Reach her at the JASC office, (773) 275-0097, ext. 226, or by email classes@jasc-chicago.org.

Legacy Center Service Changes

Due to JASC’s planned move and upcoming staffing changes, the JASC Legacy Center is temporarily suspending all public services. This means that until further notice, we are unable to provide any of the following:

• Reference service
• Research appointments
• Reproduction services
• Programming and outreach
• Donation consultations

This service disruption is necessary in order for Legacy Center staff to prepare the collections to be moved as safely as possible. Service will resume and new donations will be accepted as soon as the move has been completed and new staff have been hired. At present, there is no exact date for re-opening.

During this period, we recommend consulting our wealth of digital resources and the recommended resources list on our new website.

We thank you for your understanding and patience!