Upcoming Events

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana. 4 weeks.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of […]

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 […]

Learn Japanese in this five-week beginner course!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Japanese Language Beginners class! Please note that this is one step above the […]

Join Yamamoto Sensei for the rare chance to learn Godzilla origami!Join Yamamoto Sensei for this rare opportunity to learn to make an origami Godzilla! Please note that while this workshop […]

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Only 6 seats available.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu […]

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 us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 9/7Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).The Landscape Path: High Mountains Flowing Waters:As we take a contemplative journey […]

We are excited to offer the next 6 Week Ikebana Course!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 9/8/2024*4:00-5:00pm […]

Join us for an evening enjoying beer and onigiri at Dovetail Brewery while learning how to fold origami creations!Join us for an evening of origami, onigiri, and of course, Dovetail […]

The JAF welcomes you to 'Women Center Stage', which features leading international traditional Japanese performing artists in conversation. Women Center Stage: Featuring Leading International Traditional Japanese Performing Artists in Conversation […]

The Japanese Arts Foundation welcomes you an evening with guest Umeya Takane from Tokyo, international tsuzumi / hand drum artist/performer.Hands on Tsuzumi-with special guest artist Umeya TakaneWednesday, September 18th7-8PMKamehachi 1531 […]

Friday, September 20th VIP Pre Party 8-10PM Logan Theatre Film screening at 10:30pm Join the Japanese Arts Foundation for another incredible evening at Logan Theatre! This time we are sharing […]

Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to advanced techniques for Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling.Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 9/28Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Culture Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to […]

Join Takahashi-sensei, in this 5-week Japanese Culture Class, where you'll learn about Japanese language, customs, and traditions!Are you interested in Japan, and would like to know more about Japanese culture […]

Join Takahashi-sensei in this 6-week advanced kintsugi club at at the Japanese Culture Center!Kintsugi ClubKintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer-art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. […]

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, […]

A 4-week live mindfulness meditation program. 4 Mondays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the JCC.Mindfulness is the cultivation of non-judgmental awareness in which each thought, feeling, and sensation […]

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

Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Description of Japanese Block Printmaking Workshop: From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the […]

Join Gaijin and Beam Suntory for our monthly City Pop DJ Night with Van Paugam! DJ Van Paugam will be in in house spinning vinyl from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., […]

Ukiyo‐e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints with multiple carved woodblocks produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries. 2 ClassesFrom the earliest points in my artistic practice to the […]

Bit Bash and the JAF team up once more for Kaiju Revue, a COLOSSAL evening of local and international themed games, cocktails, and music!BIT BASH: KAIJU REVUESaturday, October 196-10PMJapanese Arts […]

Join Takahashi-sensei, in this 2-week virtual course on traditional Japanese painting!Nihonga, a general term for traditional Japanese painting, means, literally, "Japanese painting". Here is an explanation about Nihonga at Yamatane […]

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, […]

Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will […]

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 […]

So excited and honored to host Mari again, this work is for all humans who seek more connection in and out of their bodies. Take one, two or all three […]

Join the Japanese Arts Foundation's annual fundraising gala - this year celebrating the 70th birthday of the most iconic kaiju: GODZILLA! Godzilla Gala Get Tickets Here Friday, November 1st   […]

Ukiyo-e Workshop with Mami Takahashi November 2, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm $35 for Materials & Admission Get Tickets Here Join us on November 2nd at 1:00pm for a workshop instructing […]

So excited and honored to host Mari again, this work is for all humans who seek more connection in and out of their bodies. Take one, two or all three […]

So excited and honored to host Mari again, this work is for all humans who seek more connection in and out of their bodies. Take one, two or all three […]

Join us at GAIJIN for a special evening as we celebrate five years of okonomiyaki in the West Loop! To mark this milestone, Chefs Paul Virant and Marcus Rasmussen have […]

Introduction to Japanese Tea CeremonyThe Japanese Culture Center is excited to announce the next introductory course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony!General Information:• Classes will start Friday, 11/ 8 and meet 11/15, 11/22, […]

Workshop: Kintsugi for Beginners November 9th · 12:00pm - 2:00pm In this beginner’s workshop, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 11/9Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]