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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Japanese Arts Foundation welcomes you to the inaugural Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony, in Jackson Park’s Garden of the Phoenix. Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony Wednesday, August 16th 7pm - 10:00pm […]

The Japanese Arts Foundation is thrilled to return for another summer Horror Film Fest at Logan Theatre!Japanese Horror Fest 2023August 25-26th, 6pm Logan Theatre21+The Japanese Arts Foundation is thrilled to […]

Beautiful arrangements of flowers with roots stretching back to Kyoto, Japan presented by Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Chicago Chapter.Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, originated with Ikenobo in Kyoto, Japan, […]

Join us for an Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an […]

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana.Class DescriptionThis class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is […]

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).The Chrysanthemum Path: Classes meet Virtually on SundayIntroduction to an appreciation of […]

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 […]

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).The Chrysanthemum Path: Classes meet Virtually on TuesdayIntroduction to an appreciation of […]

Join us for a 4-Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for a 4-Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up […]

Come enjoy delicious beverages while we learn the Japanese art of paper folding! $15 suggested donation per person.Event InfoCome join the Japanese Culture Center for our popular Fold and Sip […]

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in SeptemberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSAn 8-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are excited to offer the next 6 Week Ikebana Course with Ikenobo Senior Professor Charles Harris at the Japanese Culture Center!We are excited the return of the 6 Week […]

Whether you're a beginner or looking to master your craft, you will leave this workshop with the skills to make a "perfect" crane.The crane is the most well known pattern […]

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana.Class DescriptionThis class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is […]

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).The Language of Trees: Classes meet Virtually on SundayIntroduction to an appreciation […]

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).The Language of Trees: Classes meet Virtually on TuesdayIntroduction to an appreciation […]

Join the Japanese Arts Foundation team in celebrating the opening of their newest installation "Kizuna" at the Whistler!Kizuna Opening NightThursday, October 5th8-11pmThe Whistler, ChicagoJoin the Japanese Arts Foundation and Japanese […]

Join us for an in-person 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. […]

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 […]

This presentation will introduce participants to the practice of Reiki and will provide the opportunity to experience some of its elements.This presentation will introduce participants to the practice of Reiki […]

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 […]

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 […]

A night of spooky halloween themed origami to get into the spirit of the season!Join Yamamoto Sensei for a fun night of Halloween themed origami! Together, we will fold pumpkins, […]

A night of spooky halloween themed origami to get into the spirit of the season! Join Yamamoto Sensei for a fun night of Halloween themed origami! Together, we will fold […]

A night of spooky halloween themed origami to get into the spirit of the season!Join Yamamoto Sensei for a fun night of Halloween themed origami! Together, we will fold pumpkins, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bit Bash x JAF Present: Kabocha Club: A Gathering of Supernatural TalesBit Bash x JAF Present Kabocha Club: A Gathering of Supernatural Tales Saturday, October 21st6-10pm21+, ID's will be checked […]

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in OctoberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSAn 8-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

Come enjoy delicious beverages while we learn the Japanese art of paper folding! $15 suggested donation per person.Event InfoCome join the Japanese Culture Center for the Halloween edition of our […]

Mending and repairing your garment, body, and mind: Sustainability and Sashiko WorkshopThe participants of this workshop will discover both the cultural meaning of sashiko and sustainability but also gain new […]

Join us for an in-person 4 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Class Description This class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This […]

Join us for an in-person 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 necessary. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join the Japanese Arts Foundation for our annual fundraising gala! This year explores the theme of Kizuna, the bonds cherished between us!Kizuna GalaFriday, November 17thSalvage One VIP 6-7PM | GA […]

Join us a for a free S.U.N.N.Y. Self Defense community workshop with instructor, Susan Dutton!S.U.N.N.Y. Self Defense:S.U.N.N.Y. stands for Strong, Unarmed, Not intimidated, Never defenseless, Your body.Self-defense begins with prevention. […]

December 2nd Family Kumihimo Workshop 3:00-5:00PMLearn how to make a Kumihimo Braid which will be made into a bracelet on a round disk. Traditionally, Kumihimo is made on a stand, […]