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!
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 created with a single sheet of square paper! Whether you're looking for a cute date night or a place to level up your Valentine's cards, […]
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 of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting.Learning the vocabulary of sumi-e strokes.The emphasis is on the process! The Class will review the foundations of Sumi-e.Demonstration of the […]
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 participants the opportunity to take a pause during the day to relax, refresh, and come back to their original state of balance. This practice is […]
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 welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners:Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break […]
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 Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 2/18/2024*4:00-5:00pm Introductory Course The course fee is $220, which includes flowers and all tools required […]
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 the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum […]
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 all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the art of Japanese flower arrangement or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, this […]
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, IL, as we celebrate Hinamatsuri, also known as Girl's Day.Hinamatsuri /雛祭り is the Doll Festival of Japan an is also known as Girl’s Day. It […]
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 Japanese Arts Foundation alongside Logan Arcade and Johnnie Walker in celebrating Hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day, but make it Godzilla!2024 celebrates the 70th anniversary of the […]
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, Intermediate & Advanced will continue with Awareness Through Movement warm up, Zen lesson, Sumi-e brush techniques and step bystep paintings.Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the […]
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, Intermediate & Advanced will continue with Awareness Through Movement warm up, Zen lesson, Sumi-e brush techniques and step bystep paintings.Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the […]
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 6:00PM*Class DescriptionThis class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-time students, and beginning students looking to continue their […]
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 included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Thursday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Thursday Class Dates: 3/7, 3/14, […]
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 the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 4 Fridays: March 8, 15, 22 and April 5 from 12PM to 2PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes […]
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 included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Saturday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Saturday Class Dates: 3/9, 3/16, […]
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 Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]
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 offers participants the opportunity to take a pause during the day to relax, refresh, and come back to their original state of balance. This […]
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 b asic phrases, how to read and write hiragana, simple sentence structures and more!T his course uses the textbook and workbook from Genki 1Third Edition. […]
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 EXTREMELY is limitedGeneral Information:Classes will start Friday, March 15, 2024 through April 5th.Fridays from 5:30 – 7:00 pmExact class dates are: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, and […]
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 origami, yet it is also one of the more challenging. This workshop is meant to teach you to fold the “perfect” origami crane, with “perfect” […]
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 welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners:Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break […]
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 the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum […]
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 practice explores the complexities of being Asian and a woman living outside of her home country. Previous exhibitions and performances have taken place at Portland […]
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 of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or "trauma", is what makes the ceramics more valuable and treasured. […]
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 […]
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 Center in ChicagoFacilitated by Veronique Frede, Reiki Teacher8 Tuesdays, April 2-9-16, 23 and 30 + May 7-14 and 21 on ZoomProgram limited to 6 participants […]
Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana. 3 weeks. * Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of 7:00PM* ** a 2 student class minimum** Class Description This class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for […]
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 small group advanced Kintsugi session. In this 4-session class, 1.5 hours each session, you will learn to use Urushi sap from the beginning of the […]
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 used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]
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 of Sumi-e:Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting“Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) , the equipment and suppliesBasic […]
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 Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]
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: $80.00Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to workshop date.If the 10 student minimum is not met, registration will be moved to a future date.Please take this […]
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 of Sumi-e:Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting“Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper), the equipment and suppliesBasic exercise […]
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 included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Thursday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Thursday Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, […]
Join us for an in-person 2 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 necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the art […]
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 included)‣ Duration ⇰ Five weeks (one hour every Saturday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Mieko Fujii SenseiPlease note exact class dates for the class:Saturday Class Dates: 4/13, 4/20, […]
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 of gently floating pigments on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper. This exciting […]
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 offers participants the opportunity to take a pause during the day to relax, refresh, and come back to their original state of balance. This […]
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 kanji, as well as, taking home your own artwork on shikishi (色紙). Whether beginner or advanced, all levels are welcomed, however, this course is suggested […]
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 Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshops will introduce the principles of nihonbuyo movement and will typically focus on one dance. […]
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 always had an affection and an interest in the beauty and precision in traditional Japanese printmaking techniques, and have at various times integrated the skills […]
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 Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 4/21/2024*4:00-5:00pm Introductory Course The course fee is $220, which includes flowers and all tools required […]
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 the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum […]
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 Japanese Culture Center for our popular Fold & Sip event! We will be learning the traditional art of Japanese paper folding with Yamamoto-sensei while also […]
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 the present, I have always had an affection and an interest in the beauty and precision in traditional Japanese printmaking techniques, and have at various […]
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 beer with expert paper folding instruction by Ty Yamamoto of the Japanese Culture Center, who's their in-house origami teacher. Here's your chance to try a […]
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 workshop.Create wagashi that captures the essence of a serene pond adorned with peony blossoms, gracefully swimming goldfish, and delicate green maple leaves - a design […]
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 Arts Foundation in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center, Chicago Park District, Shubukai, Tsukasa Taiko, and the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago for an […]
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 Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]
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 that arises is acknowledged and accepted just as it is. This kind and steady attention is often radically different from the way we tend to […]
