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!

Performance: AIRMW (Shubukai and Toyoaki Shamisen)

Performance: AIRMW (Shubukai and Toyoaki Shamisen) Toyoakimoto is a program which revives the ozashiki music director Tatsu Aoki (aka Toyoaki Sanjuro) grew up with in Tokyo, as a member of […]

Virtual Shodo Class for December

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

Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Get Tickets Here The International Museum of Surgical Science, in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center, presents: Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience ✨ Step into Tokyo’s neon glow […]

Reiki Level II Okuden Class December

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, December 6 and 13 at the JCC from 12:00 PM – 5:00 […]

$200.00

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a relaxing day of Sashiko stitching and learn the art of Japanese embroidery!The participants of this workshop will discover both the cultural meaning of sashiko and sustainability […]

$50.00

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

Intro to Nihon Buyo (Japanese Dance)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

$75.00

Virtual Shodo Class for January

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

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 ⇰ $120.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2 Week In-Person Course][January]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 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

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 ⇰ $120.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

$120.00

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works.Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other […]

$90.00

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works.Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other […]

$90.00

Reiki Level I Shoden Class January

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

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

$200.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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, 1/25Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

$120.00

Virtual Shodo Class for February

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

Virtual February Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi)."The Bamboo Path"The Four Noble Path and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate & […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In-Person Course][February]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 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 […]

$186.00

Virtual February Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi)."The Bamboo Path"The Four Noble Path and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate & […]

$120.00

Reiki Level I Shoden Class February

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

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

$200.00

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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

Reiki Level II Okuden Class March

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, March 7 and 14 at the JCC from 12:00 PM – 5:00 […]

$200.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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, 3/8Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

$120.00

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In Person Course] [March]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 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 […]

$186.00

Reiki Level I Shoden Class April

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

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

$200.00