Beginning April 2024, JASC will be moving out of our Clark Street location after 50+ years in Uptown.

Renovations for the new JASC building on 5700 N. Lincoln Ave. are currently underway and will be completed by Fall of 2024. For more information on our new building, visit our new building page.

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 (exact # to be updated in March)
• 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 and Donguri Kai will be held at Ravenswood Fellowship UMC on 4511 N. Hermitage Ave beginning in March.
• Our last Japanese Conversation Table will be held on Thursday, March 7th. All Conversation Tables from April onwards will be held at Ravenswood Fellowship UMC.
• Our last Soup & Rice will be held on Friday, March 8th.
• Our spring fundraiser, Cranes & Cocktails, is scheduled for May 16, 2024 at Artifact Events. We hope you can join us!
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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.

March Japanese Conversation Table –

Thursday, March 7, 2024

3月の日本語お話会は3月7日（木）です

開催日：3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 Special date of March 7th (First Thursday)

Cost: $5 per person, per session

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.



JASC is located at 4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

Don’t miss Soup & Rice on March 8. Proceeds will support the Midwest Buddhist Temple outreach work to those facing hunger. Delicious soup made by volunteers, rice made by JASC staff, and a community meal for a good cause. This will be the last Soup & Rice in the Clark Street building. Volunteers have been bringing desserts as well so if you have a sweet tooth or like traditional Japanese American desserts you don’t want to miss this community event!

Soup makers and setup volunteers needed! Sign up online by clicking here or contact Jenn at JASC (ext. 228)/email: jtrautvetter@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. 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. Please note that until we move into the new building at 5700 N. Clark most classes will be taught online. Check our website for the most up-to-date information.

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 - $5,0

00 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.