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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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate the milestone 20th anniversary Taiko Legacy concert presented by Asian Improv aRts Midwest and Tsukasa Taiko.Celebrate two decades of Asian Improv aRts Midwest’s most anticipated event of the year, […]

Join us for an in-person 4 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Join us for an in-person 4 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience […]

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 […]

Date: Tuesday, January 9 Time: 6 - 7:30pm Join Yamamoto Sensei for this rare opportunity to learn to make an origami dragon! Please note that while this workshop is open […]

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of 6:00PM*Class DescriptionThis […]

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 […]

January 2024 Workshops (occurring three times in one month)Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works of art in order to preserve […]

January 2024 Workshops (occurring three times in one month)Hyougu (表具) : The ancient eastern craft of mounting pieces of calligraphy, paintings, or other works of art in order to preserve […]

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 JanuaryTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSAn 8-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

Every 3rd Saturday immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of Showa Kayo Music at Chicago's oldest sake establishment: Murasaki Sake Lounge. Step into a time capsule as Van Paugam spins […]

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 us this February for an in-person 4 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 4 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No […]

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.Join us at the Japanese Culture Center for a special course on Kintsugi! No experience necessary. All levels […]

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 special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of 6:00PM*Class DescriptionThis […]

Join Yamamoto Sensei for a fun Valentine's Day themed origami workshop!Join Yamamoto Sensei for a day of Valentine's Day themed origami! Bring a date, a friend or come alone to […]

Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! 2 Classes included. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Join us at the Japanese Culture Center for a special 2-week course ( […]

Date: Saturday, February 10 Time: 6 - 8pm Still needing a date for Valentine's Day? Well look no further! Come on down to Konbini & Kanpai on February 10th to […]

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

Date: Monday, February 12 Time: 6 - 7:3pm Description: Join Yamamoto Sensei for a night of Valentine's Day themed origami! Hearts, cute little boxes, flowers and more can all be […]

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

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 in the traditional Japanese style of Reiki offers […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us at the Japanese Culture Center for a special course on Kintsugi! No experience necessary. All levels […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of […]

Join us for a traditional Hinamatsuri Tea Ceremony, celebrating Girl's Day!Hinamatsuri / Girl's Day Tea GatheringJoin us for a delightful afternoon tea ceremony at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago, […]

Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day), but Godzilla! Join the first Godzilla Women's Association chapter outside of Japan here in Chicago!Godzilla Assocation for Women, Thems, and Non-FemmesSaturday, March 2nd, 4-8pmLogan ArcadeTickets: $1521+Join the […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Learn the basics of the Japanese language with this in person beginner session!A bout the EventD uring this four-week course, students will learn the foundations of the Japanese language including […]

The Japanese Culture Center is excited announce the next 4 Week Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony Course!The Japanese Culture Center is excited announce the next 4 Week Course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony this spring!Space […]

Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket sales goes to the JCC. Drink up to support Konbini & Kanpai! The crane is the most well known pattern in the Japanese art of […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us at the Japanese Culture Center for a special course on Kintsugi! No experience necessary. All levels […]

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 […]

Date: Sunday, March 24 Time: 1:30 - 3pm Get Tickets Here Description: Instructor Bio Mami Takahashi is a multidisciplinary artist from Tokyo. Using photography, performance, installation, and urban intervention, her […]

Date: Tuesday, March 26 Time: 6 - 8pm Buy Tickets Here Description: Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice […]

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 […]