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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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  - Updated on October 19!

  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

  
  

  Be Part of the 2026 Japan Cultural Bazaar:

  A volunteer, performer, workshop host, information booth, or vendor.

  Apply today!   2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar Application and Interest Form

  Explore our program: 

  • Performers & Schedule

  10:15 am - Japanese School of Denver - Chorus

  10:45 am - Cosplay Dance - Latte

  11:15 am - United States Karate Academy 

  12:00 pm - Consulate-General of Japan in Denver - Remarks

  12:30 pm - Colorado Springs Kendo Kai

  1:30 pm - Sun Mountain Taiko

  2:15 pm - Traditional Aikido Colorado Springs

  2:50 pm - Kids Fashion Show

  • Workshop Hosts- updated!

  10:30 am - Leigh Barrow 

  Solomon in Kimono: Japan’s Most Underrated Folk Hero
  Leigh Barrow presents the story of historical figure and folk hero, Ooka Tadasuke.

  11:30 am - Jolene Gutiérrez 

  Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp
  Author Jolene Gutiérrez presents a children’s story and discussion about Minoru Tonai, who lived as a boy at Amache, a WWII-era incarceration camp in Southern Colorado.

  12:45 pm - Anne Doan
  

  Onigiri: A Little Taste of Japanese Culture

  Anne Doan presents a demonstration of the art of crafting onigiri, an everyday comfort food in Japan that has risen in popularity in the US.

  2:00 pm - Dave Reynolds

  Haiku Writing:

  Dave Reynolds, educator and author, presents a Haiku workshop with instruction and hands-on practice of writing this culturally significant short poetic form. 

  
  

  • Merchandise Vendors

  Rainy Day Anime / Colorado Sakura Academy / Yuri Niimi/  Sachiko Cammack /  Sue Davis-Zar / Izumi Sparer / Yuko Loyd / Kayoko Jennings / My Momotaro LLC / Shoyeido USA, Inc. / Jolene Gutiérrez / Blue Hands Art / Jolene D. Campbel / Onikitty Books / Yoko Hatton / Monicazcollection LLC / SomaR Studios / Katrina Origami / テーブルエイト / Satomi Flaherty

  • Food Vendors

  From the Kitchen of Kazumi Morris

  Sushiya Haru

  Spring Rescue Mission

  • Information Booth List

  JET Program by Consulate-General of Japan in Denver

  Sister City Fujiyoshida Homestay Program

  Ikebana International Colorado Springs Chapter 95
  

  United States Karate Academy

  Traditional Aikido of Colorado Springs

  Colorado Springs Kendo Kai
  

  Japanese School of Denver

  The Karaoke Studio

  PPLD 21C Library

  Pueblo Library

  Itasha Alliance

  • Food Menu - updated!

  Japanese style of soft bread

  Fruit Sandwich,  Rice Sando Ni Arazu

  Poke Bowls, Temaki Rolls, Ramen Bowls, Gyoza, Takoyaki and more

  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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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    05 Dec 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 November 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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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    02 Jan 2027
  •  
    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 December 3rd

  

  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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