JASC News
JASC News
JASC News
Community Spotlight: Naomi Negi
Meet Naomi, the longtime coordinator of Tampopo Kai, JASC’s Japanese cultural program for preschoolers. Since arriving in Chicago in 1980, Naomi has built lasting connections within the Japanese American community and helped foster a [...]
Echoes of Hiroshima
JASC Hosts “Echoes of Hiroshima, A Survivor’s Story” Earlier this month, JASC hosted Echoes of Hiroshima, A Survivor’s Story: Learning From the Past, Inspiring the Future, a presentation by Clinton Fairbanks sharing the story [...]
Consul-General Oba Welcome Reception
On September 24, JASC welcomed Consul-General Oba to Chicago with a community reception at our Forever Home, held in partnership with the Chicago Japanese American Council. Attendees enjoyed light bites, drinks, and networking while [...]
Open House Chicago 2026
Join Us For Open House Chicago 2026! We are honored to be welcomed back as a listed site for this year's Open House Chicago by the Chicago Architecture Center! We look forward to [...]
Defining Courage: A Successful Chicago Show!
Thank You for Supporting Defining Courage in Chicago On September 20, the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) was proud to partner with Story Boldly, the Japanese American National Museum, and Outside Theater to bring [...]
Back to School Donut Social
Back-to-School Donuts Social We welcomed our Tampopo Kai preschool and Donguri Kai K–12 families for a Back-to-School Donuts Social on September 12, celebrating the start of a new school year and the first day [...]







