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!
Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to advanced techniques for Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling. Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice […]
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 […]
Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon by learning how to write Dragon in Japanese!Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon by learning how to write Dragon / 龍 in […]
Nihon Buyo（日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Introduction to Nihon Buyo Workshop - 3 Dates Available 4/20, 5/25 & 6/29 Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from […]
Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! 2 Classes included. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the present, I have […]
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 […]
Date: Wednesday, April 24 Time: 6 - 8pm Get Tickets Here Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket sales goes to the JCC. Drink up to support Konbini & Kanpai!Come join the […]
Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! 2 Classes included. No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Description of Japanese Block Printmaking Workshop:From the earliest points in my artistic practice to […]
Join us for an evening enjoying beer and onigiri at Dovetail Brewery while learning how to fold origami creations!Join us for an evening of origami, onigiri, and of course, Dovetail […]
Crafting Exquisite Nerikiri Wagashi for Mother's Day - Featuring Vibrant Peony Flowers and a Goldfish PondIf you're searching for a unique Mother's Day gift, join us for an enjoyable wagashi […]
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation for an afternoon full of dance, drums, and of course cherry blossoms!Hanami: Cherry Blossom Viewing FestivalSunday, May 5th10-2pmGarden of the Phoenix, Jackson ParkJoin the Japanese […]
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 […]
A 4-week live mindfulness meditation program. 4 Mondays from 1 PM to 3 PM at the JCC.Mindfulness is the cultivation of non-judgmental awareness in which each thought, feeling, and sensation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get Tickets Here Date: Saturday, May 11 Time: 2 - 3:30pm Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket sales goes to the JCC. Drink up to support Konbini & Kanpai! Celebrate Mother's […]
At this in person workshop, we will learn to fold beautiful origami flowers! Join Yamamoto Sensei for a Mother's Day origami workshop themed around flowers! Individual tickets are $30, or […]
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 […]
Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi-sensei!Japanese Papermaking WorkshopAt this paper-making workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the bark of Kozo […]
Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 5/18 Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which […]
Witness the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Japanese conductor, Kazuki Yamada in a concert featuring Takemitsu's shimmering How slow the Wind, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Franck's […]
Join us for a family bracelet making workshop at the JCC!Learn how to make a Kumihimo Braid which will be made into a bracelet on a round disk. Traditionally, Kumihimo […]
Nihon Buyo（日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Introduction to Nihon Buyo Workshop - 3 Dates Available 4/20, 5/25 & 6/29 Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from […]
Come and learn the art of e-tegami!CLASS DESCRIPTION:Come and learn the art of e-tegami! E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of Japanese mail art. At […]
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 this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: June 2Time: 2:00-4:00pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]
June 7th-13th Series Passes and 24-hour Marathon Tickets Now on Sale Get your tickets here! The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June […]
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 […]
Meditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen your mind-body connection.Intro to Zen Meditation and Hara Development10am – 11:50pm June 15th 2024VirtualMeditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen your […]
Mending and repairing your garment, body, and mind: Sustainability and Sashiko WorkshopThe participants of this workshop will discover both the cultural meaning of sashiko and sustainability but also gain new […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen your mind-body connection.Intro to Zen Meditation and Hara Development 3pm – 4:50pm June 29th 2024 In-personMeditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen […]
Nihon Buyo（日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Introduction to Nihon Buyo Workshop - 3 Dates Available 4/20, 5/25 & 6/29 Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are excited to offer the next 6 Week Ikebana Course!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 7/7/2024*4:00-5:00pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A free outdoor walking exhibition of Japanese flower arrangement to support Lakeview & Roscoe Village's local restaurants and businesses!The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber […]
A free guided walking tour exhibition of Japanese flower arrangement to support Lakeview & Roscoe Village's local businesses!This event is for the guided walking tour which will happen once on […]
Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 7/20Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]
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 […]
