Acclaimed films featuring Japanese food, such as Tampopo and Jiro Dreams of Sushi, highlight individuals with zealous attitudes toward food appreciation.

Welcome to the Joint County & City Employee AAPI Heritage Month Celebration!

Introduce yourself or your child to this tradition through a guided tutorial on how to make a "sempuyo," a Japanese book with accordion-style pages.

Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange.

Join us for a comprehensive workshop that will guide you through the naturalization process, help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare you for the citizenship interview, and connect you with valuable community resources.

Join us for a beginner-friendly camping trip at Camp Shabbona Woods to celebrate AANHPI Heritage month!

Open to all ages! Join us for a night of delicious AAPI food, vibrant cultural performances, and unique shopping at our Asian Night Market!

For ages 21+ only. Support JACL Chicago's Kansha Project by coming out to our guest bartending night! All tips go towards the program.