Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado upcoming events

Community Event: Mini Sakura Festival (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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!

If you are able to volunteer or donate, please email rizzo@rainydayanime.com

Conversation Over Cookies (02 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

**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。**

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.

Soccer Camp with Switchback Yosuke Hanya - Beginner (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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.

Children's Day Festival ~ 子供の日祭り (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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 the blue Register button to help us plan materials and prizes for all participants.

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Admission

● JASSC Members: Free — simply show your JASSC ID at check‐in

○ To access your digital ID, go to our website, log in, and click “View profile” (a new feature!)

● Non-members:

○ $5 per adult
○ Children under 18: Free
○ Family maximum cost: $10

Event Schedule = TBD

Check back later!

Support the Festival

You can help sustain programs like this by becoming a JASSC member.

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Want to volunteer at this event? Click the link below to sign up!

Volunteer registration form

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PARKING INFO:

Parking lots are shown in yellow in the image below. The red arrow indicates the entrance. There is a parking lot on the west side of the building, in front of the main entrance. However, there's a chance that it may be crowded/full that day, so please note the additional parking area on the east side of the building, accessible from the north entrance at Verde Dr. If all lots are full, guests can also park on Shasta Drive, or on other side-streets.

Soccer Camp with Switchback Yosuke Hanya - Intermediate (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Conversation Over Cookies (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers?

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

Registration is limited to 20 guests.

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