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.
Call for 2025 Presenters and performers
Do you want to present a topic or perform at this year’s festival? Bonus points if it aligns with the 2025 Festival Theme: Exploring Japanese Folklore through Masks & Myths. 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.
Call for Leader volunteers
We’re looking for leader volunteers to support our Performing Arts and Educational Programming areas of the festival. Benefits include free entry to the festival and festival merch! Fill out our Google Form to get started.