It's official - we have moved!

Until our new building is ready, please note the following updates:

• Our 4427 N. Clark St. office will be closed to the public. JASC staff will be working remotely. To reach us, you can email jascinfo@jasc-chicago.org.
• Our mail will be forwarded to a P.O. Box 25380, Chicago, IL 60625
• For questions about mailing checks & donations, please reach out to development@jasc-chicago.org

Programming Updates:

• Adult Day Services will be held at the Buddhist Temple of Chicago on 1151 W Leland Ave beginning the end of March.
• Saturday in person classes for Tampopo Kai will be held at Ravenswood Fellowship UMC on 4511 N. Hermitage Ave beginning March 2nd. Two class sessions will be offered from 9:00-10:00 and 10:15-11:15 AM.
• Saturday in person classes for Donguri Kai Level 1 will be held at Chase Park Fieldhouse, 4701 N. Ashland Ave beginning April 18, 2024. Spots for Spring Session are open and filling up fast!
• Japanese Conversation Tables from April onwards will be held at Ravenswood Fellowship UMC. The next Japanese Conversation Table will be on Thursday, April 11th.
• Our spring fundraiser, Cranes & Cocktails, is scheduled for May 16, 2024 at Artifact Events. We hope you can join us!

Legacy Center Updates:

• The Legacy Center is temporarily suspending services. Until further notice, we are unable to accommodate any research appointment requests, reference requests, donation requests, exhibit/loan requests, or outreach programming requests. Messages left by phone or email will not receive a reply.
• Full services will resume after the move has been completed. There is currently no estimated re-opening date, but this page will be updated as more information becomes available regarding JASC’s renovation/relocation project.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! For any moving questions, please contact operations@jasc-chicago.org.

Stop by JASC for one last goodbye! We’re opening our doors to the community for food and farewells on Friday, March 29th from 3-6pm.



RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

Registration for the 2024 Spring session is now open!

The session runs for 6 weeks starting from the week of 4/8.

NEW!! MORE in-person classes on Saturday mornings at Chase Park

We open 2 in-person classes for Level 1 (K - 3rd) at Chase Park (4701 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60640). For more information, visit “Donguri Kai - Level 1” page.

2024 Spring session:

Level 1: In -person Conversation - Saturdays, 9:45 am - 10:30 am

Level 1: In -person Japanese letters - Saturdays, 10:35 am - 11:20 am

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

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

Level 2: Wednesdays, 4:15 pm - 5:15 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.

April Japanese Conversation Table –

Thursday, April 11, 2024

4月の日本語お話会は4月11日（木）です

開催日：2月に限り都合で第3木曜です。（普通毎月第２木曜日）

開催時間：午後1:30から3:00まで

参加費：１人/１回5ドル



日本語で交流したい方へのお知らせです。（日本語の会話クラスではありません。）

普段あまりほかの方との交流のない方、一人でお住まいの方、思いっきり日本語でおしゃべりしてみませんか？

楽しい話題や暮らしのアイデアを分け合い、ちょっとした悩みや不安など、皆で話し合えば解決法がでてくるかも知れません。いろいろなことを日本語で話し合い、英語社会で溜まったストレスを解消しましょう。

このプログラムに興味のある方、参加したいと思われる方は、Eメールで川口ケイclasses@jasc-chicago.org　または電話：773-275-0097内線226, までご連絡ください。

Do you know a native Japanese speaker who would like to connect and socialize with other native Japanese speakers? Please note this is not a Japanese language class but rather a time for fellowship while speaking in fluent Japanese.

Date: Monthly, second Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Cost: $5 per person, per session

NEW Location: Ravenswood Fellowship UMC, 4511 N Hermitage Ave

JASC's Conversation Table welcomes everyone to share their experiences, ideas, and stories through social interaction and offers an opportunity to expand their social networks with others in the local community.

If you know someone who would like to participate, please contact Kay Kawaguchi by email at classes@jasc-chicago.org or call her at 773-275-0097 x 226 and leave a message to RSVP. Kay can answer any questions about the program in Japanese or in English.

Do you know a 10-12 year-old interested in learning Japanese? A new session of our Beginner for Youth online class begins Monday, March 25. This weekly class meets from 5:15 – 6:00 pm on Zoom and is taught by Akemi Taguchi.

Kay Kawaguchi can help determine which of our youth or adult classes would be best for you. Reach her at the JASC office, (773) 275-0097, ext. 226, or by email classes@jasc-chicago.org. JASC Language Classes can be joined at any time. Take a trial class at no cost. For full schedules and details click here.

JASC is partnering with Go For Broke National Education Center to offer young adults (21+) the opportunity to join the Chicago Cohort of the National Torchbearers 2024 program.

We provide a space for Torchbearers to engage in civic engagement and dialogue, service learning opportunities, and building community across the nation. The program encourages young people (ages 21-30 and older) to apply the Go For Broke spirit through dialogue and social action.

As we expand in numbers, regions and cultures, and the programming will continue to explore, adapt, and stimulate stronger community connections across all identities.

Contact Jenn at the JASC office (jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org or 773-275-0097 ext. 228) for complete the details and registration information. 

Applications for JASC Scholarships for the 2024-25 Academic Year are available! $2,000 - $5,000 awards for undergraduate or graduate studies. Click here for details, guidelines, and the application form. Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Students may consider applying to additional scholarship programs offered by Japanese American service organizations including:

Chicago JACL Scholarship Program (applications due Friday, March 1, 2024) https://jaclchicago.org/programs/scholarship-program/

Go for Broke National Education Center’s 2024 Go For Broke Legacy Scholarship (applications due Sunday, April 14 by 11:59PM PDT) https://goforbroke.org/annual-student-contest/

JASC is partnering with Yo! Camp again to offer a one-week overnight camp experience June 30 to July 7, 2024 in California for ages 9 – 14 (rising 4^th to 9^th graders).

Join the fun at Camp Gilmore!

• Spend one week in the Malibu mountains, celebrating the Japanese American community, and making friends from all over the country. Photos of a typical day at camp available here.
• A group of Chicago area campers have already registered but there’s room for more! $790 camp registration fee, travel expenses paid separately. Choose to purchase travel with a chaperoned group arranged by JASC or arrange your own travel to camp. 
• Informational Zoom Session soon. Sign up for details by clicking here.
• Questions? Contact Jenn at the JASC office (ext. 228) jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org.