Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) is a volunteer, non profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Japanese American community in Chicago. Through museum collaborations, historical research, and conservation, we aim to preserve the Japanese American legacy in Chicago.
ADDRESS:
745 Beaver Rd.
Glenview, IL 60025
Chicago Shimpo
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Shimpo is the only Japanese-English bilingual newspaper in the Midwest and remains an important and vital asset as a newspaper of record for activities and events related to U.S.-Japan relations.
Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
REGION:
Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois, Midwest
DESCRIPTION:
The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago servies the 10 MIdwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
PHONE:
312-280-0400
ADDRESS:
737 North Michigan Avenue #1100
Chicago, IL 60611
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois, Midwest, National, Japan, Global
DESCRIPTION:
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a non-profit organization that provides business support services to companies expanding to Japan. JETRO's staff assists clients to incorporate their business; receive visa, immigration, and HR support; find dedicated office space; identify local government subsidies; get tailored market studies; and more. The Chicago Office serves:  IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
PHONE:
312-832-6000
ADDRESS:
1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3350
Chicago, IL 60601
Japanese American Bar Association
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The Japanese American Bar Association (JABA) provides a special forum for members of the legal profession with interests and ties to the Japanese American community to discuss issues, network, and serve their community.
ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 71961
Los Angeles, CA 90071-9997
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Japanese American Citizens League is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry.
PHONE:
773.728.7171
ADDRESS:
5415 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The Japanese American Service Committee engages people of all ages to experience Japanese American history and culture and to improve their well-being through innovative, high quality programs and services tailored to the multicultural community.
PHONE:
773-275-0097
ADDRESS:
4427 N Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago
REGION:
Chicagoland, Japan
DESCRIPTION:
Seeks to develop relationships and advanced understandings between Japanese and America business communities. In order to deepen mutual understandings and promote business exchanges between Chicago and Japan, the JCCC's activities focus on three important areas: member service, educational support and contribution to local communities.
PHONE:
(312)-245-8344
ADDRESS:
541 N Fairbanks Court, Suite 2050
Chicago, IL 60611
Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago (JMAS)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago is to manage JMAS property at Montrose Cemetery, sponsor an annual Memorial Day Service, and to engage in community service activities in our Japanese American community and the broader Chicago community.
PHONE:
773-907-3002
ADDRESS:
2249 W Berwyn Ave
Chicago, IL 60625