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!

  • Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

    Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago, IL, US

    Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

    Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
    North Shore Aikido 3390 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Get Tickets Here Step into a realm of deep relaxation and healing at Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Healing. This immersive sound healing journey harnesses the powerful vibrations of gongs, complemented by singing bowls, chimes, flutes, handpan and other therapeutic instruments, to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Let the soothing resonance wash over you, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

    Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago, IL, US

    Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

    Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago, IL, US

    Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you […]

  • Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

    Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
    North Shore Aikido 3390 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Get Tickets Here Step into a realm of deep relaxation and healing at Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Healing. This immersive sound healing journey harnesses the powerful vibrations of gongs, complemented by singing bowls, chimes, flutes, handpan and other therapeutic instruments, to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Let the soothing resonance wash over you, […]

  • Reiki Winter Stillness

    Reiki Winter Stillness – Opening to PossibilitiesReiki Winter Stillness – Opening to PossibilitiesStep into the quiet, restorative energy of winter with this Reiki session designed to guide you into stillness, inner reflection, and spacious openness. Rooted in the Japanese concept of Ma — the living space between moments — this practice invites you to soften […]

  • Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

    Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago, IL, US

    Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you […]

  • The Japanese Art of Reiki, An Introduction

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

    Reiki, Japanese Healing Art – an introductionReiki, Japanese Healing Art – an introductionReiki is a traditional Japanese healing method developed in the 1920s by Usui Mikao. Its formal name, Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryōhō, translates to “The Usui Healing Method for Improving Body, Mind, and Heart.” Today, Reiki is practiced globally as a system that supports overall well-being […]

  • Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – February

    Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax, refresh, and find balance!ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICEThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice invites you to pause, relax, and return to your natural state of balance. Guided by Veronique Frede, Reiki Teacher, the session may include breathing exercises, meditation, hands-on self-healing, work with the Japanese energy […]

  • Reiki Power of Touch

    Reiki Healing Power of TouchEvent DescriptionTouch is a quiet yet profound force that shapes our physical, emotional, and relationa well-being. It influences how we feel, how we connect, and how we function in everyday life. As one of the most fundamental human forms of communication, touch helps build trust, deepen understanding, and even enhance collaboration […]

  • Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

    Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy
    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago, IL, US

    Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you […]

  • Reiki Spring Renewal

    Reiki Spring Renewal – Unfolding New PossibilitiesReiki Spring Renewal – Unfolding New PossibilitiesStep into the vibrant, uplifting energy of spring with this Reiki group session designed to support renewal, gentle clearing, and the blossoming of new possibilities.Through Reiki flow, mindful breathwork, and guided visualization, you are invited to stretch out of winter’s stillness, awaken your […]