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!

Reiki Level I Shoden Class November

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

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in NovemberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-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 […]

Workshop: Anatomy of a Fatality

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

November 21st · 6:00pm - 8:00pm Anatomy of a Fatality is a unique event that dives deeply into the intricacies of traditional Japanese swordsmanship and its effects on the human […]

Workshop: Introduction to Reiki

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

Get Tickets Here Workshop: Introduction to Reiki with Veronique Frede November 22, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm DESCRIPTION This 90-minutes workshop presented by Veronique Frede, Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture […]

Intro to Nihon Buyo (Japanese Dance)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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 […]

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 […]

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, #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 […]

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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 […]

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

Japanese Language Conversation Night

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

Join Yamamoto Sensei for a special one-night conversation focused practice!About the EventThis is a one-off night to practice simple conversation with a variety of different Japanese language learners! Students of […]

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Workshop: Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement

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

Get Tickets Here Students will learn a brief history of the Ikenobo school of Ikebana, and partake in a freestyle arrangement workshop. Materials (Provided): Container Flowers Ikebana shears (hasami) will […]

Workshop: Introduction to Zen Meditation & Breathwork

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

Workshop: Zen Meditation & Breathwork with Ron Shereyk December 21, 2024 Get Tickets Here 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meditation and breath work are transformative practices that can deepen our connection to […]

Intro to Nihon Buyo (Japanese Dance)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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 […]

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

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 […]

New Year Origami Crane Workshop

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

Celebrate the new year with this origami crane workshop at the JCC!Ring in the new year by learning the traditional Japanese way to fold origami cranes! In Japan, the crane […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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 […]

Intro to Minyo (Japanese Folk Dance) Bon Odori

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

Bon Odori is a type of Japanese folk (Minyo) dance made for people to come together to honor their ancestors, & express their joy. Bon Odori is a type of […]

$180.00

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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, #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

Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Printing Winter Workshop

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

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

$80.00

Hands-On Japanese Homestyle Cooking

Hands-On Japanese Homestyle Cooking Get Tickets Here With its focus on seasonality, balanced and healthy meal structures, and beautiful presentation, Japanese food has so much to offer beyond just sushi […]

Reiki Level I Shoden Class January

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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

Reiki Level I Shoden Class January

North Shore Aikido 3390 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in January at North Shore AikidoNORTH SHORE AIKIDO - REIKI LEVEL I – SHODENA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of […]

$200.00

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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

Butoh Dance Workshop

2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

Get Tickets Here Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and […]

Winter E-tegami Workshop: Citrus

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

Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami!CLASS DESCRIPTION:Winter E-tegami Workshop: CitrusCome and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami!E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of […]

$30.00

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

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

Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop

North Shore Aikido 3390 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

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.Join us for an […]

$86.00

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 [3 Week In-Person Course][February]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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 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

Valentine’s Origami Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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 […]

$30.00

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – February

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

Reiki Level I Shoden Class February

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #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