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 [3 Week Course]

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

Virtual Shodo Class for July

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 […]

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

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

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 […]

Godzilla Origami Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Donation

Ikebana Walking Exhibition

Southport Corridor Chicago 3200 - 3900 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Free

Guided Tour of Ikebana Walk

Southport Corridor Chicago 3200 - 3900 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Donation

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 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, 7/20Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Bon Odori Dance Class Workshop (Japanese Culture Center)

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, 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 […]

Donation

Guided Tour of Ikebana Walk

Southport Corridor Chicago 3200 - 3900 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Donation

Flower Folding Origami Workshop

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Origami flowers range from simple folds to intricate designs with gorgeous petals that are full of life. Join Yamamoto Sensei for a journey into the beauty of origami flowers as […]

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

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

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 […]

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 […]

Donation

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 […]

Donation

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 […]

Toronagashi Floating Lantern Workshop

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

Join us for a workshop on how to make your own personalized floating lantern!This summer, join us for a floating lantern making workshop to create your own personalized lantern! During […]

Toronagashi Floating Lantern Workshop

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

Join us for a workshop on how to make your own personalized floating lantern!This summer, join us for a floating lantern making workshop to create your own personalized lantern! During […]

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 Shodo Class for August

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 […]

Toro Nagashi Chicago

Garden of the Phoenix 6300 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, Chicago, IL, US

Join us for our annual Toro Nagashi (Lantern Ceremony) at the Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 Free Tickets Available Here Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony […]

Bon Odori Dance Class Workshop (Logan Arts Center)

Logan Arts Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 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 […]

Free

Origami Balloon Workshop

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

Join Yamamoto Sensei to learn about the joys of inflatable origami balloons!Origami balloons are a fun and relatively simple pattern with many varieties! From water balloons to flying balloons and […]

Virtual August 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 Blooming Lotus Path (New Lessons)As we take a contemplative journey along […]

Virtual August 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).As we take a contemplative journey along The Blooming Lotus Path, you […]

Bon Odori Dance Class Workshop (NewCity)

1457 N Halsted St 1457 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai

Donation

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 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, 8/17Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Bon Fest Chicago

Newcity 1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Japanese Art Foundation and Japanese Culture Center in partnership with NEWCITY, Shubukai and Tsukasa Taiko from Asian Improv aRts Midwest invites you to the 4th annual BON Fest Chicago. Join […]

Fold & Sip

Konbini and Kanpai 1433 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 6 - 8pm Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket sales goes to the JCC. Drink up to support Konbini & Kanpai! Come join the Japanese Culture […]

Reiki Level I Shoden Class August

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

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in AugustTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2 Week Course]

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

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 2 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 […]

Ikenobo Ikebana – Chicago Chapter 60th Anniversary Exhibition

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Celebrate 60 years of Ikenobo Ikebana in Chicago with a stunning exhibition!*If tickets are sold out, you can still attend without one.Welcome to the Ikenobo Ikebana - Chicago Chapter 60th […]

Free

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

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

Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling.Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments […]

Ikenobo Ikebana – Chicago Chapter 60th Anniversary Exhibition

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Celebrate 60 years of Ikenobo Ikebana in Chicago with a stunning exhibition!*If tickets are sold out, you can still attend without one.Welcome to the Ikenobo Ikebana - Chicago Chapter 60th […]

Free

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 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, 8/31Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Virtual Shodo Class for September

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 September 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 Landscape Path: High Mountains Flowing Waters: As we take a […]

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – September

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 […]

Virtual Japanese Language for Beginners

Learn Japanese in this five-week beginner course!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Japanese Language Beginners class! Please note that this is one step above the […]

Godzilla Origami Workshop

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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 […]

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week Course]

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 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. Only 6 seats available.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu […]

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 […]

Kintsugi for Beginners

Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 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, 9/7Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Virtual September 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 Landscape Path: High Mountains Flowing Waters:As we take a contemplative journey […]

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

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

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 9/8/2024*4:00-5:00pm […]