Support our talented Donguri Kai students by purchasing this year’s Donguri Kai Calendar! Each month features a unique, hand-designed cover created by our students, who worked incredibly hard to bring their creativity and imagination to life.

A beloved JASC tradition since 2020, the calendar includes both Japanese and American holidays—making it a meaningful gift or a beautiful addition to your home.

Pre-sales are available now for just $20 (a $5 discount!) before Holiday Delight. Calendars will be $25 on the day of the festival. Don’t miss out on this annual favorite!

Click here to purchase calendars!

Stop by our Tampopo Kai Craft Corner and Bazaar during Holiday Delight for family-friendly crafts and holiday fun! You will learn how to craft some seasonal favorites that will help bring in the holiday cheer. The Tampopo Kai Craft Corner and Bazaar will be located on the Lower Level.

JASC Holiday Delight 2025

Cultural Performance Stage Schedule

10:00 Event Opens

10:15 Tsukasa Taiko (Japanese Drumming)

10:45 Shubukai (Classical Japanese Dancing)

11:25 Shuukinkan Naginata (Traditional Martial Art with Naginata)

11:45 Donguri-Kai Choir

12:15 Welcome Remarks – Deputy Consul-General Naoya Kishi

12:30 Visit from Santa

1:15 Stir Friday Night (Asian-American Improv Ensemble)

1:45 Demonstration by Chicago Kendo Dojo

2:15 Chimudondon & Okinawan Kenjinkai

4:00 Event Ends

All Day Events (10:00 to 4:00 pm)

Food and Drinks

Cultural Activities

Market Vendors

Holiday Delight is successful every year because of our volunteers! We are always looking for extra hands to help us with a variety of tasks including food sales, vendor support, visitor support, and decorations.

If you are available, please consider signing up to volunteer to help us with this year’s festival!

You can sign up here for your desired shift.

Do you love baking? You can help support Holiday Delight by donating your baked goods to our Bake Sale! You can let us know via our Bake Sale Donation Form.

Please help us spread the word about Holiday Delight! We welcome people of all ages to join us in this year’s festival. Please feel free to share our flyer digitally or print out copies to share with your network. We appreciate your help!

Click here for a PDF file that can be printed or emailed to others.