Heart of America Japan-America Society

April General Meeting - Tuesday, April 28th

Keiko Furoshiki

Tuesday, April 28th

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, Birch Room

Keiko Furoshiki is a Kansas City–based family business co-founded by Japanese-American artist and educator Keiko Kira, together with her son Tyler and daughter-in-law Andrea. Rooted in Japanese tradition and guided by a commitment to sustainability, they create furoshiki—reusable fabric gift wraps—that honor cultural heritage while embracing contemporary living.

Keiko Furoshiki special offer for the HAJAS community:

As spring arrives, we celebrate the season and our third anniversary with special promotions on our furoshiki and our new product, ToteBar. With occasions such as Earth Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, and wedding season, we invite you to explore sustainable and meaningful ways of giving.

http://www.keikofuroshiki.com

Exclusive to Heart of America Japan-America Society:

Take 20% off with code HAJAS20  on our furoshiki and ToteBars (valid through June 1, 2026).

Read about the reports form last year's 2025 Kurashiki High School Students talking about their experiences in Kansas City:

Kurashiki Youth Goodwill Mission 2025

Partner and Local Events

General Invitation to Join the Japan Foundation USA Digital Library

The Japan Foundation Los Angeles, in partnership with their New York and Toronto offices, now offers public access to their digital library system via Libby. For more information and to apply so that you can begin borrowing digital books:

JF USA Digital Library Sign Up