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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    05 Sep 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  **日本語に興味のある方と一緒に会話を楽しむイベントです。日本人でお手伝いをしてくださる方募集中です！ご興味のある方はayumiohishi@gmail.comまでご連絡ください。**

  Registration will open August 5
  

  

  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). 

  Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

  $5 for non-members

  

  This event is led by dedicated JASSC member and Japanese native, Ayumi Peek. Ayumi was born and raised in Tokyo. She has been a frequent attendee of this event as a native speaker since she moved to Colorado Springs in 2023, and recently volunteered to host. Ayumi loves to share her culture and meet people who are interested in Japan. If your hobbies include hiking, reading thrillers, or baking, she will be extra excited to chat. Come join us!

  Registration is limited to 20 guests.
  

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

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• History of the Amache Incarceration Camp - Collaboration with UCCS and Granada High School

  • When
    16 Sep 2026
  •  
    3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    University Center UC 302 at UCCS (1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918)

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  UCCS and JASSC will co-host a presentation by Tanner Grasmick and his students from Granada High School on the history of the Amache incarceration camp.

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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    10 Oct 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
  • Spaces left
    20

  Registration is closed

  

  **日本語に興味のある方と一緒に会話を楽しむイベントです。日本人でお手伝いをしてくださる方募集中です！ご興味のある方はayumiohishi@gmail.comまでご連絡ください。**

  Registration will open October 10
  

  

  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). 

  Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

  $5 for non-members

  

  This event is led by dedicated JASSC member and Japanese native, Ayumi Peek. Ayumi was born and raised in Tokyo. She has been a frequent attendee of this event as a native speaker since she moved to Colorado Springs in 2023, and recently volunteered to host. Ayumi loves to share her culture and meet people who are interested in Japan. If your hobbies include hiking, reading thrillers, or baking, she will be extra excited to chat. Come join us!

  Registration is limited to 20 guests.
  

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

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• 2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar

  • When
    24 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    PPUW Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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  Join Us for the 2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar!

  Saturday, October 24  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  PPUW Family Success Center 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs

  Free admission & free parking

  
  

  Get ready for a day filled with culture, community, and excitement! Everyone is invited to enjoy live performances, explore authentic Japanese goods, and connect with local vendors who bring the spirit of Japan right here to Colorado Springs.

  Whether you are shopping for unique gifts, discovering traditional crafts, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, there is something for everyone.

  Be Part of the 2026 Japan Cultural Bazaar:

  We have now opened the Bazaar Interest Form for anyone interested in participating as a volunteer, performer, workshop host, information booth, or vendor.

  Please fill out and submit the form to let us know of your interest.

  Apply today!   2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar Application and Interest Form

  Explore our program: 

  • Performance Schedule
  • Workshop Schedule
  • Information Booth List
  • Vendor List
  • Food Menu

  More details coming soon, stay tuned for updates!

  Special Perk for JASSC Members:

  Enjoy 10% off all used-goods purchases in the Bazaar Corner. (discount applies to items sold by JASSC only; vendor sales not included)

  Come celebrate with us, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a wonderful day of Japanese culture and community fun. We can't wait to see you there!

  Reminders for the Day:

  • Bring some cash! There’s no ATM on-site, and some vendors only accept cash.

  Parking Information:

  Parking areas are highlighted in yellow on the map. The red arrow shows the main entrance.

  • The west lot (in front of the main entrance) may fill up quickly.
  • Additional parking is available in the east lot, accessible from the north entrance on Verde Dr.
  • If all lots are full, guests may park along Shasta Drive or nearby side streets.

  
  

  More details upcoming, but check out last year's event here!

  
  

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