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 August Sumi-e Classes

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).The Blooming Lotus PathAs we take a contemplative journey along The Blooming […]

Virtual Shodo Class for August

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 […]

Floating Lantern Making Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago

Join us for a workshop on how to make your own personalized floating lantern!This summer, join us for a floating lantern making workshop to create your own personalized lantern! During […]

Bon Odori: 4 Week Dance Class (AIRMW)

AIRMW 4875 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, Chicago

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of ShubukaiIn collaboration with The Japanese Cultural Center, Shubukai, Kimiei Fujima Sensei from Shizuoka, Japan and Ageha Bijou Sensei from the Nihon […]

Free