Get Involved

Looking to contribute to the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival?

Whether you want to lend a hand by volunteering at the Festival, set up a vendor booth for your business or organization, put on a program of your own, or donate funds, there a lots of ways to get involved. Choose a link below to become more than an attendee.

Volunteer

Each year the Festival offers numerous opportunities to become more than an attendee and receive a number of benefits.

2026 Call for Lecture Proposals

Do you want to present a topic or perform at this year’s festival? We are particularly interested in Sumo related topics as well as related Japanese culture topics. Fill out our Google Form to get started. 

Become a Vendor

Are you a local business, artist, food vendor or non-profit interested in a booth space at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival?

Make a Donation

Support the Heart of America Japan-America Society (HAJAS) in our mission to further the understanding between the peoples of Japan and the Greater Kansas City area.