The mission of the Heart of America Japan-America Society is to further understanding between the peoples of Japan and the Greater Kansas City area by promoting social, cultural and educational exchanges

Upcoming Events

2010 Shinnenkai New Year Celebration

Come and welcome in the year 2010 with your friends

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
The Carriage Club
5301 State Line
Kansas City, MO

  • Silent Auction during Cocktail hour
  • Japanese musical performances
  • Special Guest Consul General George Hiseda
  • Presentation of Japan Foreign Ministry Commendation to Fran Lemery
  • $35 per JAS Member / $40 per Non-JAS Member

Questions, call Ann Estrada at 913-709-9603 or Darlene Jones at 913-498-0384

Click here for the Reservation Form

2010 Kurashiki Student Ambassador Application

If you know of a high school student who is interested in being an ambassador to Kurashiki, Japan this summer, please make sure they get the application below. Hurry because the application is due March 14th.
Download 2010 Kurashiki Ambassador Application

KCJAS.org is the official website of the Heart of America Japan-America Society. We are based in Kansas City, where our members are both Kansas and Missouri Residents.

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General Meetings take place regularly on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of every month. Meeting Schedules are published in the Nichibei News to Society members. Most General meetings are held at the Loose Park Garden Center in Kansas City Missouri.

Loose Park is located at Wornall and 52nd Street. Google Map with Street View

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