August 28, 2025 – Explore Japanese culture through the folklore of Masks and Myths at the 27th Annual Greater Kansas City Japan Festival, from 10 am to 7 pm  Saturday, October 4th on the campus of Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Hosted by the Heart of America Japan-America Society (HAJAS) and JCCC, this is a one-day only celebration of Japanese culture, encompassing theatre, workshops and lectures, martial arts, music, anime and manga, food, and much more. Masks are powerful storytellers,…