Cookout with Kikkoman - volunteers needed!

The Japan America Society of Wisconsin is helping to organize a "matsuri" style event celebrating Japanese cuisine and culture hosted by Jefferson City and sponsored by Kikkoman. JETAA WI is hoping to help with a Tanabata booth activity and would love to have other volunteers join us. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from noon until 6pm and join us at the Jefferson Rotary Waterfront Park in Jefferson, WI! Please email Adrianna at jetaawisubchapter@gmail.com if interested.

Volunteers needed for Japan Festival in Skokie, IL!

The Chicago Japanese American Council (CJAC) is seeking volunteers to help with Japan Festival, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Skokie, Illinois. Japan Fest 2025 will showcase the richness of Japanese culture through traditional and contemporary performances, cultural exhibits, culinary experiences, and interactive activities. The exposure to Japanese culture, cuisine and art will create deeper awareness, appreciation and understanding of Japan and further strengthen U.S.-Japan friendship at the local level.

If you are interested in helping out, please fill out their call for volunteers form.

Volunteer Needed for Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) Virtual Event

The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) is looking for someone who would be willing to volunteer to be a Zoom tech for a virtual program happening on April 18th: "Mirrored Lives 2: Exploring Japanese Civilian Life in the U.S. and Japan During and Immediately after WWII." See the attached PDF for details on the event.

The tech starts at 6 pm and the program starts at 6:30 pm. The program ends at 7:45 pm so everything will likely be finished by 8 pm.

Potential volunteers would need to be able to do breakout rooms and bring people back to the main room.

Please contact Jennifer Trautvette at jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org if you are interested.

Thank you!

mirrored lives 2Efinal.pdf

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