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 – June

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 […]

$20.00

Reiki Level I Shoden Class June

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in JuneTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

Summer E-tegami Workshop: Vegetables

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami!CLASS DESCRIPTION:Summer E-tegami Workshop: VegetablesCome and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami!E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of […]

$30.00

Butoh Dance Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

$25.00 - $45.00

June Fold and Sip (Wrigleyville)

Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville 3443 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Come join our popular origami Fold and Sip event!Event InfoCome join the Japanese Culture Center for our popular Fold and Sip event! We will be learning the traditional art of […]

$15.00

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 ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

$150.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 6:30-8:30 pm on Friday, June 27Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form […]

$120.00

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 ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

$150.00

Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Printing Summer Workshop

2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Summer-Themed Woodblock Printing Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person Summer-Themed Woodblock Printing Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Students will […]

$80.00

Virtual Shodo Class for July

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 […]

$140.00 - $200.00

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: July 6Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

$80.00

Advanced Kintsugi 4-Week Class

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Anyone who took the Kinstugi for Beginners workshop is welcome to take this small group advanced Kintsugi session.Anyone who took the Kinstugi for Beginners workshop is welcome to take this […]

$200.00

Bon Odori – Japanese Folk Dance Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of ShubukaiBon Odori is a summer festival for people to come together to honor their ancestors, express their joy, respect, and feeling of […]

Donation

Ikebana Walking Exhibition

Southport Corridor Chicago 3200 - 3900 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

A free outdoor walking exhibition of Japanese flower arrangement to support Lakeview & Roscoe Village's local restaurants and businesses! The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village […]

Free

Bon Odori – Japanese Folk Dance Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of ShubukaiBon Odori is a summer festival for people to come together to honor their ancestors, express their joy, respect, and feeling of […]

Donation

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 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, 7/19Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

$120.00

Butoh Dance Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

$25.00 - $45.00

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Come join us for a 6-week class where you'll learn the art of Ikebana flower arrangement!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese […]

$220.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 6:30-8:30 pm on Friday, July 25Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [1 Week In Person Class] [July]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person an Ohara Ryu Ikebana class! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana class! No experience necessary. All levels […]

$80.00

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 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 […]

$60.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 6:30-8:30 pm on Friday, August 1Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form […]

$120.00

Japanese Papermaking with Summertime

2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi-sensei! Participants can use green leaves, sands from beach, etc for decorations!Japanese Papermaking WorkshopAt this paper-making workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, […]

$40.00

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 […]

$140.00 - $200.00

Toro Nagashi (Lantern Ceremony)

Osaka Garden 6300 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The Japanese Arts Foundation is proud to welcome you to our annual Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony, in Jackson Park’s Osaka Garden. Toro Nagashi (Lantern Ceremony) August 6th 7-10pm Osaka Garden, […]

Free

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 ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

$150.00

Wamono II: The Art of Japanese Rare Groove

Kamehachi 1531 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join upstairs at Kamehachi for another capsule event experience showcasing Japanese music on vinyl, food, and drink in a themed space!Wamono: The Art of Japanese Rare GrooveJoin us for an […]

$50.00 - $100.00

Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony / Chanoyu

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Introduction to Japanese Tea CeremonyThe Japanese Culture Center is excited to announce the next introductory course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony!General Information:Class Dates : Fridays - August 8, August 15, & August […]

$120.00

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 ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

$150.00

Summer E-tegami Workshop: Fruits and Flowers

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami!CLASS DESCRIPTION:E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of Japanese mail art. At its simplest, you will make an […]

$30.00

Reiki Level I Shoden Class August

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in AugustTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

$200.00

Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing with Mt. Fuji

2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Mt. Fuji-themed woodblock Printing Course! No experience is necessary. All levels are welcome.Description: This introductory workshop introduces students to the processes of Japanese block printmaking […]

$80.00

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – August

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 […]

$20.00

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – September

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 […]

$20.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 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, 9/6Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

$120.00

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: SEP 14Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

$80.00

Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Gyotaku instructor, Robert Chenoweth for a 2-hour fish printing class where you will make prints of real fish & octopus to take home!Join us for Gyotaku - Fish Ink […]

$85.00

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Come join us for a 6-week class where you'll learn the art of Ikebana flower arrangement!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese […]

$220.00

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – October

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 […]

$20.00

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 […]

$20.00

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 […]

$20.00

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: DEC 7Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

$80.00