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!

Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Printing Spring Workshop

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

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

$80.00

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

April Fold and Sip (Wrigleyville)

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

Come 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 Japanese […]

$15.00

Hanami – Cherry Blossom Festival

Garden of the Phoenix 6300 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us in Jackson Park's Japanese Garden for an afternoon full of Japanese arts, taiko drums, and of course, cherry blossoms!Hanami - Cherry Blossom Viewing FestivalSaturday, April 261-3pmColumbia Basin + […]

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

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

Mother’s Day Wagashi Workshop (Japanese Sweets)

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

Crafting Beautiful Nerikiri Wagashi for Mother's Day: Celebrating Roses and Early Summer Blooms.If you're searching for a unique Mother's Day gift, join us for an enjoyable wagashi workshop.Create wagashi that […]

$68.00

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: May 4Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

$80.00

E-tegami & Okonomiyaki!

Gaijin 950 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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

$30.00

May Fold and Sip (Lakeview)

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Come 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 Japanese […]

$15.00

In Bloom: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

Sushi-san 1950 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States

About the experience Join us at Sushi-san Lincoln Park for an immersive ikebana workshop, celebrating the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Led by Yuko Inoue Darcy, a First Term […]

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.Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments […]

$60.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2 Week In Person Course] [May]

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

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 2 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 2 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience […]

$124.00

Spring E-tegami Workshop: Green Leaves

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

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

$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

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

Advanced Kintsugi 3 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 […]

$180.00

Japanese Language Conversation Night

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

Join Yamamoto Sensei for a special one-night conversation focused practice!About the EventThis is a one-off night to practice simple conversation with a variety of different Japanese language learners! Students 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, 5/24 Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold […]

$120.00

May Fold and Sip (Wrigleyville)

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

Come 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 Japanese […]

$15.00

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 3)

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

Continue learning the basics of the Japanese language with the next in person beginner session!About the EventDuring this four-week course, students will learn the foundations of the Japanese language including […]

$180.00

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 3)

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

Continue learning the basics of the Japanese language with the next in person beginner session!About the EventDuring this four-week course, students will learn the foundations of the Japanese language including […]

$180.00

Japanese Papermaking with Spring Bloomings

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!Japanese Papermaking WorkshopAt this paper-making workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the bark of Kozo […]

$40.00

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

Fujima-style Nihon buyo Intro Workshop

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

Workshop series for Fujima style Japanese Classical Dance, no experience required.3 Class Dates: 6/13,7/11, & 7/18Class Start Time: 8:15-9:15Location: Japanese Culture CenterIntroduction to Nihon Buyo WorkshopNihon Buyo (日本舞踊)draws from Kabuki […]

$225.00

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 […]

$200.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]