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!

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Introductory Class (Virtual)(Wednesdays)

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 7:00PM*** 2 student class minimum**Class DescriptionThis class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-time students, and beginning students […]

Godzilla Origami Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 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 is open to all levels, we will be focusing on a very complex fold. Knowledge of how to fold a crane is recommended, but not […]

Virtual July Sumi-e (Sundays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi)Birds and BloomsStep by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature.The emphasis is on the process! The class will review the foundations of Sumi-e:Introduction […]

Virtual July Sumi-e (Tuesdays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi)Birds and BloomsStep by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature.The emphasis is on the process! The class will review the foundations of Sumi-e:Introduction […]

Bon Odori Dance Class Workshop (AIRMW)

Asian Improv aRts Midwest 4875 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of ShubukaiHello,Here is the descriptive text for Bon FestShubukai is honored to collaborate with Kimiei Fujima Sensei from Shizuoka, Japan and Ageha Bijo Sensei from the Nihon Bon Odori Association to provide seven Bon Odori for the 2024 Bon Fest Chicago will be on Saturday August 17, […]

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