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Community Services

JASC provides much needed community services to people of all ages, ethnicities and economic means

Cultural Programs

Preserving the cultural heritage of Japanese Americans through events and education

Legacy Center

Collecting and archiving materials reflecting the Japanese American experience in the Chicago area

New This Month: Kids Movie Night at JASC

Join us for our first-ever collaborative movie night!

Presented in partnership with the Chicago Japan Film Collective and Gaijin!

We invite children ages 6–12 to join us for a special screening of Moon of a Sleepless Night (2015), a beautifully crafted stop-motion film directed by Takeshi Yashiro (八代健志).

The evening will kick off with pizza and mini kakigori (shaved ice) served by Gaijin Chicago, followed by a screening of the film. After the movie, kids will take part in a hands-on stop-motion animation workshop and lantern-making activity inspired by the story.

Please note: This is a kids-only event. Caregivers are kindly asked to drop off children at the start of the program and return for pick-up at the scheduled end time.

Date: August 22, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: 5700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Ways You Can Help

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