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!

Sumi-e Wet Mounting Workshop (Sundays)

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 […]

Sumi-e Wet Mounting Workshop (Tuesdays)

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 […]

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – January

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 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 CLASSAn 8-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

Showa Kayo Night

Murasaki Sake Lounge 211 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Virtual Japanese Language for Beginners

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 […]

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 […]

Ikebana Ohara Ryu February[4 Week Course]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Valentine’s Day Origami Workshop

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

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 […]

Ukiyo-e “Japanese Woodblock Printing”

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 ( […]

Origami Speed Dating

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

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).Year of the Dragon: Classes meet Virtually on SundaysIntroduction to an appreciation […]

Valentine’s Day Origami Workshop

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 […]

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).Year of the Dragon: Classes meet Virtually on TuesdaysIntroduction to an appreciation […]

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 in the traditional Japanese style of Reiki offers […]

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

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

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

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 […]

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

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

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 […]

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week Course]

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. Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of […]

Hinamatsuri / Girl’s Day Tea Ceremony

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

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, […]

Godzilla Association for Women, Thems, and Non-Femmes

Logan Arcade 2410 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Virtual March 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 Plum Blossom Path" The Four Noble Path and Beyond for Beginners, […]

$120.00

Virtual March 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 Plum Blossom Path" The Four Noble Path and Beyond for Beginners, […]

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 […]

Reiki Level I Shoden Class March

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

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 […]

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 […]

Virtual Shodo Class for March

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 […]

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – March

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 […]

Japanese Language Intro Course

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

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 […]

Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony / Chanoyu

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

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 […]

Crane Folding Origami Workshop

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

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

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

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

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 […]

Japanese Papermaking with Mami

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Kintsugi & Kanpai

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Godzilla Origami Workshop

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

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 […]

Hybrid Reiki 8-Week Class

Join us for this 8-week program exploring the Japanese Art of Reiki!An 8-week exploration of the foundation of the traditional Usui system of Reiki I ZoomHosted by the Japanese Culture […]

Advanced Kintsugi 4-Week Class

Mana Contemporary Chicago 2233 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Anyone who took the Kinstugi for Beginners workshop is welcome to take this small group advanced Kintsugi session.Anyone who took the Kinstugi for Beginners workshop is welcome to take this […]

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 4:30-6 pm on Saturday, 4/6Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Virtual April 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 emphasis is on the process! The class will review the foundations […]

Virtual Shodo Class for April

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 […]

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

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

Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: April 7Time: 2:00-4:00pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

Virtual April 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 emphasis is on the process! The class will review the foundations […]

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 […]