Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. Urushi […]

Come join us for a 6-week class where you'll learn the art of Ikebana flower arrangement!Come join us for a 6-week class where you’ll learn the art of Ikebana flower […]

Get Tickets Here 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 […]

Come our popular origami Fold and Sip event! Event Info Come join the Japanese Culture Center for our popular Fold and Sip event! We will be learning the traditional art […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi teaches us that scars are part of the story — not something to hide, but something to […]

Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami! Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami! E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of Japanese mail […]

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 […]

Study the art of bonsai at the Japanese Culture Center! Discover the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation with our beginner bonsai workshops. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or […]

Join us for a hands-on introduction to Ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock printing. Join us for a hands-on introduction to Ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock printing inspired by the bold imagery 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 ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in May Traditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden Training About this event REIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASS A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the […]

Join us for an in-person 2-week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an Ohara Ryu 2-week Ikebana session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Dates: […]

Join us for a fun Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop where you can learn the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling! Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop Join artist Pamela Martinez […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types. Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of […]

Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi Sensei! Japanese Papermaking Workshop At this papermaking workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the […]

Get Tickets Here 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 […]

Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Kintsugi for Beginners 6:30-9pm on Friday, 3/20 Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form […]

Experience the Beauty of Early Summer in Japan: Hydrangea Nerikiri June in Japan marks the beginning of the rainy season, known as tsuyu. During this time, hydrangeas bloom in beautiful […]

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 […]

Anyone who took the Kinstugi for Beginners workshop is welcome to take this small group advanced Kintsugi session.For those who have completed Kintsugi for Beginners and wish to deepen their […]

Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi. Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

Join us for an in-person Mt. Fuji-themed woodblock Printing Course! No experience is necessary. All levels are welcome. Description: This introductory workshop introduces students to the processes of Japanese block […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi […]

Get Tickets Here 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 […]

Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi. Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

Get Tickets Here 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 […]

Study the art of bonsai at the Japanese Culture Center! Discover the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation with our beginner bonsai workshops. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi […]

Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

Get Tickets Here Join us for a hands-on introduction to Ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock printing,inspired by scenes of everyday life during the warm summer months in Edo-period Japan. No prior […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

Get Tickets Here 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 […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]