Heart of America Japan-America Society upcoming events

2026 HAJAS Hanami Picnic - Cherry Blossom Viewing (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us Sunday, April 19, 2026

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

at Loose Park, KCMO

(southwest corner of the park near the big cannon).

Parking is at 55th Street & Summit.

Bring your picnic lunch and something to share.

Guests are welcome!

Celebrate the cherry blossoms donated by our Sister City - Kurashiki.

April General Meeting - Keiko Furoshiki (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

April General Meeting

Tuesday, April 28th 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Keiko Furoshiki

Keiko Furoshiki is a Kansas City–based family business co-founded by Japanese-American artist and educator Keiko Kira, together with her son Tyler and daughter-in-law Andrea. Rooted in Japanese tradition and guided by a commitment to sustainability, they create furoshiki—reusable fabric gift wraps—that honor cultural heritage while embracing contemporary living. Keiko will do a presentation and hands-on workshop.

[See the landing page of the HAJAS website for special HAJAS discount code]

May Garden Clean Up (Saturday, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The HAJAS Garden Committee meets monthly 10 am - noon at the Japanese Garden located next to the Loose Park Garden Center.

For more information:

hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com

June Garden Clean Up (Saturday, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The HAJAS Garden Committee meets monthly 10 am - noon at the Japanese Garden located next to the Loose Park Garden Center.

For more information:

hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com

July Garden Clean Up (Saturday, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The HAJAS Garden Committee meets monthly 10 am - noon at the Japanese Garden located next to the Loose Park Garden Center.

For more information:

hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com

1st Homestay - Kurashiki High School Exchange Students (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

2nd Homestay - Kurashiki High School Exchange Students (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

September Garden Clean Up (Saturday, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The HAJAS Garden Committee meets monthly 10 am - noon at the Japanese Garden located next to the Loose Park Garden Center.

For more information:

hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com

2026 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 Greater Kansas City Japan Festival

http://www.kcjapanfestival.org

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Call for Leader Volunteers!

We're looking for Leader Volunteers to support our Performing Arts and Educational areas of the festival! Benefits include free entry to the festival and festival merch! Fill out our Google Form to get started:

View Google Form

October Garden Clean Up (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

1st weekend in October - attend our Japan Festival at JCCC

The HAJAS Garden Committee meets monthly 10 am - noon at the Japanese Garden located next to the Loose Park Garden Center.

For more information:

hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com

November Annual Potluck, Business Meeting and Holiday Bazaar (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Tuesday, Nov 17th @ 6:15 pm

Annual HAJAS

Potluck

and

Business Meeting

Our 2026 Potluck and Annual Business Meeting will be Tuesday, November 17th , at 6:15 p.m.

Potluck Dinner

(in person only)

We'll continue our cherished tradition of sharing a meal together followed by the meeting.

Meat tray, sushi tray, drinks, plates, etc will be provided.

Please bring a side dish to share based on your last name (Japanese food is always appreciated!)

A - E Breads
F - M Potatoes/ Rice / Pasta / Casserole, etc
N - S Salads & Vegetables
T - Z Desserts

2026 Annual Business Meeting

and

ELECTION OF 2027 HAJAS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The business meeting will begin at 7:15 pm and will be in-person and online.

All are invited to the potluck and business meeting where we will review the past year. At the end of the meeting, current HAJAS members will vote for the 2027 officers and board members.

If you are unsure of your membership status and would like to vote, please email us at:

hoa.japanamericansociety@gmail.com

Looking for something special for the upcoming holiday season?

The HAJAS Bazaar will have tables at the Potluck!