| | | | | | Mini-Sakura Festival Our friend and sponsor, Rainy Day Anime (2350 S. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO), is hosting this event. Map link https://maps.app.goo.gl/pqsQ3tRkR6P6TefZ9 18 Apr 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
For details, see the Event Page. Call for Volunteers We are looking for awesome people, good with kids, to help run some activities. (crafting experience is good but not required) Do you bake? We will be having a charity bake sale and are looking for homemade treats that have Japanese flavors and/or aesthetics. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please email rizzo@rainydayanime.com Will Feature: Giveaways!!! (While Supplies Last) Local Artists An Activity Tent (weather permitting) Photo Ops Bake Sale for JASSC So come dressed in your favorite cosplay or Japanese fashion and join us at this free, family friendly event! | | | | | | | Children's Day Join us for the 2026 Children's Day Festival! Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center (1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs)! Celebrate Children’s Day with a joyful day of hands-on activities, cultural experiences, and family fun. This annual festival brings the spirit of Japan to Colorado Springs and welcomes children and families of all backgrounds. New this year: extended festival hours so families can enjoy even more activities! What to Expect Enjoy a variety of interactive stations and performances, including: ● Origami crafting ● Make-your-own koinobori (carp streamers) ● Traditional Japanese games such as kendama and daruma otoshi ● Modern festival games like bouncy ball scoop and shooting gallery ● Live musical and martial arts demonstrations, with opportunities to participate ● Gala Children’s Fashion Show featuring kimono, yukata, martial arts uniforms, and Asian-inspired outfits – dress to impress! Registration Please click here to help us plan materials and prizes for all participants. | | | | | Soccer Camps with Switchback Yosuke Hanya In conjunction with Children's Day, the Colorado Switchbacks soccer team is hosting two camps with Yosuke Hanya.. Same date and location as the Children's Day Festival!
Time: 10:15 am for the beginner / 11:00 am for the intermediate
Cost: $0 for children of members/ $5 for children of non-members (Bring your own ball)
Age: From 7 to 12 years old
12 slots available for Beginner and Intermediate camps -- First Come First Serve. Will send email with confirmation of placement Please note: Your placement will not be official until an email confirmation is sent. Click here to register for the Beginner camp. Click here to register for the Intermediate camp. | | | | | | | Conversation over Cookies Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option. $5 for non-members. Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers? Come join us for Conversation Over Cookies (COC), hosted on one Saturday every month! Regularly entertaining between 10 and 20 guests, this monthly conversation event allows everyone to practice their language skills, no matter what their skill level.  Each table will have at least one native Japanese speaker, and groups are split into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Bring a dessert or snack to share, and a water bottle to keep your talking muscles hydrated~~ (aka your lips and throat). All levels of speakers are welcome! We are looking for friendly Japanese-speaking helpers to join our conversation session with Japanese language learners at the event. If you enjoy chatting in Japanese and supporting learners in a relaxed, welcoming environment, we would love to have you join us! If you are interested, please contact Ayumi or email ayumiohishi@gmail.com in advance. This event usually takes place at the CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920) May 2, Saturday, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, Create space at the Library 21c (Registration is at capacity and joining the waitlist is encouraged for May's Conversation over cookies event)
https://www.japanamerica.org/event-6552106 June 6 (Saturday), 1:30 to 3:00pm, Create space at Library 21c https://www.japanamerica.org/event-6605855 See the Events page on our website for details and to register. https://japanamerica.org/Events | | | | | | Interested in Building a Life and Career in Japan?
JETAA Tokyo and USJETAA are co-hosting a three-part discussion for JETs and alumni dreaming about building their next chapter in Japan. This will be an honest series of discussions with an awesome line-up of JET alums sharing the realities of choosing this path. If you happen to be in the Tokyo area, JETAA Tokyo is hosting Parts 1 & 3 in-person while USJETAA will be hosting this all online. So you can join from anywhere! We are bringing you sincere, real-world guidance on how to stay in Japan after JET or return to Japan for professional opportunities from people who understand YOU. In April, USJETAA and JETAA Tokyo are co-hosting Horizons, a three-part series designed to help you explore what it actually takes to build a life and career in Japan outside of JET. Join us for one session or all three. Each session will include a panel discussion and time for Q&A. If you are in the Tokyo area, Parts 1 and 3 offer an in-person option so you can network and connect face-to-face with panelists and fellow JET alumni attendees. Part 1: Making Japan Home After JET
US: Fri, April 10 @ 8pm ET (virtual)
JP: Sat, April 11 @ 9am JT(virtual or in-person- Minato-ku, Tokyo) A warm, honest conversation with fellow JET alumni about visas, housing, community, and the day-to-day realities of life in Japan after JET. Part 2: Job Hunting in Japan (virtual only)
US: Fri, April 17 @ 8pm ET
JP: Sat, April 18 @ 9am JT A candid panel with recruiting professionals who are part of the JET family, covering how hiring works, where to find roles, how recruiters can help, what the job market looks like for foreign workers in Japan. Part 3: Pursuing a Master’s in Japan
US: Fri, April 24 @ 8pm ET (virtual)
JP: Sat, April 25 @ 9am JT (virtual or in-person at the Temple University Japan Campus in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) Explore how graduate study in Japan can strengthen your in-country career path, featuring speakers from Temple University Japan Campus, GLOBIS University, and the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies. | | To Register: https://www.usjetaa.org/news/horizons-japan-career-series | | We would love to have you join us, whether you are actively planning your next step or simply exploring what might be possible.
お待ちしております, The USJETAA Team | | | | Please welcome our new family member, Vee Garcia! We look forward to meeting you at our events. | | | | | Do you love social media, storytelling, or creating engaging content? We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help grow our online community! Join our Social Media Team and help us share the vibrant culture, events, and experiences of the Japan America Society of Southern Colorado on Facebook and Instagram, and even help us start a TikTok. No experience required, just creativity, enthusiasm, and a desire to help our community grow. Interested? Contact adriana@japanamerica.org | | | Paul Maruyama Scholarship JASSC annually awards one or more scholarships in honor of co-founder Paul Maruyama. Stay tuned for information coming soon! | | | | |
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