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Organized Sports Leagues and Teams in Chicago

The Chicago Nisei Athletics Association was founded in the 1940's and was as an important part of the Japanese American community through the 1980's. Although the group was eventually dissolved, …

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Japan Festival Daley Center Plaza Chicago 1988

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The Japan Festival held at the Daley Center Plaza in downtown Chicago in 1988, was part of the annual Asian / Pacific Awareness Month, held each May. This early performance …

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CJAHS Cultural Connections Events

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The Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) is proud to be in partnership with the Field Museum's Cultural Connections Program. This partnership provides CJAHS with opportunities every year to pursue …

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Pre- and Post- World War II Picnic Jackson Park Chicago

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Jackson Park, located on the south side of Chicago, houses the only Japanese garden in the city. In 1890, it was the site of the World's Columbian Exposition. The park …

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JASC Japanese American Sevice Committe of Chicago's Mural Project

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The Community Mural Project began with workshops in January 2007 as part of the Japanese American Service Committee's 60th Anniversary Celebration. The project honors the legacy of the Japanese Americans …

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Osaka Sister City Chicago Garden Festival

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The 35th Annual People to People celebration in Chicago aimed at strengthening the ties between Chicago and its sister city, Osaka.

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Celebrating Mochi-Tsuki Mochi Day in Chicago

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Various Mochi Day Celebrations around Chicago

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Chicago Day of Remembrance

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here are a few of the past annual Chicago DOR events co-hosted with the CJAHS, JASC and JACL. The events have been open to the public free of charge. The …

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Japan Days Chicago Botanic Garden

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Japan Days is an annual celebration of of Japanese heritage and culture consisting of numerous events and performances such as dancing, taiko, martial arts demonstrations, and even some tea. It …

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Chicago Obon and Japanese Folk Dance

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Various organizations around Chicago including the Midwest Buddhist Temple, the Buddhist Temple of Chicago, and the Mitsuwa Shopping Center formerly known as the Yaohan hold annual folk dancing Obon Festivals. …

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