Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado - JASSC

06/20/2026

Ever thought about starting your own business or had an idea you wanted to get off the ground, but weren't sure where to start?

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00-8:30 PM ET
📍 Location: Online (via Zoom)
💴 Price: $5 for USJETAA members / $10 for General Public

🔗 https://usjetaa.wildapricot.org/event-6698490

If entrepreneurship has ever crossed your mind, but the idea of launching a business or passion project feels daunting, be sure to join our upcoming session, Entrepreneurship After JET!

This will be a practical 90-minute session led by JET alum Daniel Lowe (Chiba, 2011-2013), founder of Boston Intercultural Consulting and Japanese Circle.

You will learn how starting a small project or business can help you gain hands-on business experience, develop marketable skills, and strengthen your resume while exploring what kind of work excites you most.

By the end, participants will learn how to:
Validate a business idea in a single weekend
Get your first paying customers without a website or ad spend
Build real experience that shows up on your resume
Whether you're seriously considering entrepreneurship or simply curious about alternative career paths after JET, this session will offer helpful insights and actionable strategies to help you get started.

06/20/2026

Pikes Peak Library District is seeking performers, presenters, and exhibitors to share their heritage through music, dance, theater, crafts, games, educational presentations, and other interactive experiences. Applications will be accepted June 22 – July 31, 2026, and space is limited.

The application window is June 22 - July 31, 2026,
and interested participants can learn more and apply at

GED preparation, English language classes, computer classes, and much more. Click to learn about all the Adult Education programs we offer.

06/18/2026

Ready to meet new friends from Japan? Join our Online Youth Cultural Exchange and connect with high school students in Fujiyoshida! We’re looking for 10 curious and open‑minded participants (ages 13–22) who want to learn, share, and have fun in an international conversation.

🔗 https://www.japanamerica.org/event-6718567

Colorado Springs and Fujiyoshida have been sister cities since 1962, and JASSC is proud to continue supporting this long‑standing relationship through opportunities like this exchange.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 5:00–6:00 pm (MT)
📍 Online
Language: English

Participants ages: 13-22

Limit: 10 participants

Host: Yoshida High School (Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Japan) Organizer: Naomi Wise (JASSC)
The online meeting link will be sent once the registration is confirmed.

Program Details:
Students from Yoshida High School will share about Japanese culture and their hometown.
The session includes free-conversation time with participants.
The program aims to connect with 10 youth participants , ages 13-22.
If you have any questions, please contact at [email protected]

05/27/2026

Do you know someone who is thinking about applying to the JET Program? Or maybe that person is YOU?

USJETAA is hosting a free virtual JET Info Session on June 11, 2026 which will include:
Application Tips: A JET Program Coordinator will discuss the application process and what makes a strong application.
Firsthand Experiences: Hear from a panel of JET alumni who will share their personal experiences living and working in Japan on JET.
Q&A Session: Ask your questions and get real-time answers.
All registrants will receive a link to the recording, so please register even if you can't join us for the live event!
Register here: https://www.usjetaa.org/news/jet-info-session-june-2026

Take this as your sign! Thinking about applying to the JET Program? Join USJETAA’s free virtual JET Info Session on June 11, 2026!

✏️ Hear firsthand experiences from JET alumni, get application advice from a JET Program Coordinator, and ask your questions during a live Q&A.

Whether you're just starting to explore JET or preparing your application, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about living and working in Japan through the program.

This event is part of USJETAA’s NEXT JET Program, connecting prospective and departing JETs with alumni and current participants for mentorship and support.

Register here: https://www.usjetaa.org/news/jet-info-session-june-2026

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05/09/2026

Check out Rainy Day Anime’s manga lounge at Childrens Day!
10 am - 2 pm
1520 Verde Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80910!!

05/09/2026

Have you come to visit us at Children’s Day yet???
We’re still going strong!!
10 am to 2 pm
1520 Verde Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80910