Upcoming Events

The Japanese Culture Center hosts a wide variety of classes, events, and demonstrations to explore the rich cultural heritage of artists and creators worldwide. Come join us for an immersive experience right in the heart of Chicago!

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – November

Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax, refresh, and find balance!**$20 per person**ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICEThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice in the traditional Japanese style of Reiki offers participants the opportunity to take a pause during the day to relax, refresh, and come back to their original state of balance. This […]

$20.00

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $120.00 per student (textbook NOT included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Thursday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Thursday Class Dates: 11/14, 11/21, […]

$120.00

Reiki Level I Shoden Class November

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in NovemberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, November 15 and 22 from 12PM to 5PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class.Participants […]

$200.00

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $120.00 per student (textbook NOT included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Saturday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Saturday Class Dates: 11/16, 11/23, […]

$120.00

Intro to Nihon Buyo (Japanese Dance)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Nihon Buyo (日本舞踊)draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo (日本舞踊)draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will take the principles of odori dance movement and introduce them through a dance piece. Training is based on traditional pedagogy; students are trained in etiquette, […]

$75.00

Virtual Shodo Class for December

A virtual Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) program with instruction from Hekiun Oda Sensei.The Japanese Culture Center is excited to hold a 書道 - Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy program with Chicago's own Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]

$140.00 - $200.00

Reiki Level II Okuden Class December

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, December 6 and 13 at the JCC from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class.Participants need to attend all sessions to certify.This class has a minimum of two students, […]

$200.00

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a relaxing day of Sashiko stitching and learn the art of Japanese embroidery!The participants of this workshop will discover both the cultural meaning of sashiko and sustainability but also gain new insight into mending our brokenness or traumatic experiences by recreating the naked body garment together from recycled clothes. The participants need […]

$50.00

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – December

Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax, refresh, and find balance!**$20 per person**ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICEThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice in the traditional Japanese style of Reiki offers participants the opportunity to take a pause during the day to relax, refresh, and come back to their original state of balance. This […]

$20.00

Intro to Nihon Buyo (Japanese Dance)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Nihon Buyo (日本舞踊)draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo (日本舞踊)draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will take the principles of odori dance movement and introduce them through a dance piece. Training is based on traditional pedagogy; students are trained in etiquette, […]

$75.00

Year of the Serpent (巳): Symbol of Wisdom and Rebirth

Celebrate the Year of the Serpent with a sumi-e workshop as we explore wisdom and rebirth in a fun and interactive online event!Year of the Serpent (巳): Symbol of Wisdom and RebirthClasse meets Virtually on Sunday Jan 5th 10:30AM-12:30PMIntroduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting.Zen Painting of ensō (円相) a circle hand-drawn in […]

$30.00

Virtual Shodo Class for January

A virtual Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) program with instruction from Hekiun Oda Sensei.The Japanese Culture Center is excited to hold a 書道 - Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy program with Chicago's own Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]

$140.00 - $200.00

Year of the Serpent (巳): Symbol of Wisdom and Rebirth

Celebrate the Year of the Serpent with a sumi-e workshop as we explore wisdom and rebirth in a fun and interactive online event!Year of the Serpent (巳): Symbol of Wisdom and RebirthClasse meets Virtually on Tuesday Jan 7thIntroduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting.Zen Painting of ensō (円相) a circle hand-drawn in one […]

$30.00

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $120.00 per student (textbook NOT included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Thursday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Thursday Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In-Person Course][January]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the […]

$186.00

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $120.00 per student (textbook NOT included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Saturday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Saturday Class Dates: 1/11, 1/18, […]

$120.00

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works.Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works of art in order to preserve and display them.Workshop Price: $90Dates: Sunday Jan 12: 10:30-12:30, Sunday Jan 19th and 26th from 9:00 AM to […]

$90.00

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works.Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works of art in order to preserve and display them.Workshop Price: $90Dates: Tuesday January 14th from 3-5 PM CT, January 21st and 28th 2:30 PM […]

$90.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Introductory Class (Virtual)(Wednesdays)

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana. 3 weeks.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of 7:00PM*** 2 student class minimum**Class DescriptionThis class has 3 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-time students, and beginning students […]

$135.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 1/25Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

$120.00

Virtual Shodo Class for February

A virtual Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) program with instruction from Hekiun Oda Sensei.The Japanese Culture Center is excited to hold a 書道 - Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy program with Chicago's own Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]

$140.00 - $200.00

Virtual February Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi)."The Bamboo Path"The Four Noble Path and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced will continue with Awareness Through Movement warm up, Zen lesson, Sumi-e brush techniques and step by step paintings.Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Introductory Class (Virtual)(Wednesdays)(February)

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana. 3 weeks.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of 7:00PM*** 2 student class minimum**Class DescriptionThis class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-time students, and beginning students […]

$135.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In-Person Course][February]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the […]

$186.00

Virtual February Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi)."The Bamboo Path"The Four Noble Path and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced will continue with Awareness Through Movement warm up, Zen lesson, Sumi-e brush techniques and step by step paintings.Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art […]

$120.00

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling and heart shaped stencils!Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper. This exciting […]

$60.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 3/8Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Introductory Class (Virtual)(Wednesdays)

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana. 3 weeks.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of 7:00PM*** 2 student class minimum**Class DescriptionThis class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-time students, and beginning students […]

$135.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In Person Course] [March]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the […]

$186.00