Heart of America Japan-America Society

Survey:  55th Anniversary Kurashiki 2027 Travel to Japan

If you are interested in traveling with us, please take a moment and answer a couple of questions:

2027 Delegation Travel - Survey Link

Greetings, HAJAS members and friends!

The Ethnic Enrichment Festival will be held Friday - Sunday, August 21 - 23, 2026 in Swope Park.

Set up for the Japan booth will take place Saturday, August 15th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (lunch included).

As in years past, we have one booth - #21 between Jamaica and the Philippines.

We'll need people to help with bazaar and food sales and preparation, in addition to helping set up the booth and take everything down.

To sign up to volunteer, click the links below:

Sat, August 15 Booth Set UP

Fri-Sun, August 21 - 23 Festival Booth

This includes signs ups for the Kitchen & Bazaar.

If you have any questions, please contact us at hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com

Many thanks!

Patty Woods, EEF Committee Volunteer Coordinator

Farewell Dinner - August 5th

Farewell Dinner - Kurashiki Student Delegation

Farewell Dinner - Register Here

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Sylvester Powell Community Center

Cost:  $18.00 per person

(Kurashiki Delegation students and home stay families are free)

For details, please contact Jun Shrout at pchs1973@outlook.com

Partner and Local Events

General Invitation to Join the Japan Foundation USA Digital Library

The Japan Foundation Los Angeles, in partnership with their New York and Toronto offices, now offers public access to their digital library system via Libby. For more information and to apply so that you can begin borrowing digital books:

JF USA Digital Library Sign Up