Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado upcoming events

2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

- 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!

Conversation Over Cookies (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 20:30:00 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。**

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.

Conversation Over Cookies (02 Jan 2027)