Heart of America Japan America Society

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Natsu Matsuri is happening right now at Merriam Marketplace!

Come join us for this amazing Japanese Summer Festival!

2-8pm
Tickets can be purchased online and at the event! Yukarikc.org

08/29/2026

Hello! Are you interested in attending a Japanese summer festival?!?

Tomorrow, Aug. 30, from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Natsu Matsuri will take place at Merriam Marketplace hosted by our friends at Yukari KC. HAJAS will be there and hope to see you all there!

Come hang out with us, fold origami, enjoy traditional Japanese festival activities, games, delicious food, and performances by many of our amazing friends!

You can find more information about the festival and pre-purchase your tickets by visiting natsumatsurikc.com.

yukarikc kcjapanfestival Kansas City Japan Festival

08/23/2026

Join us for the last day of the 2026 Ethnic Enrichment Festival!!

Visit eeckc.org for Tickets and more information!

Tickets: $5 Adults, Kids under 12 are Free!
Free Parking!
Festival Hours
Sunday, August 23 | 12-6 PM

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Cool weather! Great food and performances!
Come visit us at Japan Booth #21.

08/22/2026

Join us for an amazing weekend at Ethnic Enrichment Festival!! Great food and performances all weekend! Visit eeckc.org for Tickets and more information!
Tickets: $5 Adults, Kids under 12 are Free!
Free Parking!
Festival Hours
Friday, August 21 | 6-10 PM
Saturday, August 22 | 12-10 PM
Sunday, August 23 | 12-6 PM

08/12/2026

Voices of Japanese "War Brides" in Postwar Kansas
August 13th at 7pm
Monticello United Methodist Church
Shawnee, KS

Presented by Dr. Ayako Mizumura, KU-CEAS
Humanities Kansas

08/08/2026

Visit the Japan Booth at the Aug 21 - 23 Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

We are still looking for booth volunteers - check out our website to sign up: www.kcjas.org !