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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 […]

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 […]

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a special class for beginners, for an introduction to the Ohara School of Ikebana. 2 weeks.* Please Note Class Times have changed to the start time of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Culture Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The JAF welcomes you to 'Women Center Stage', which features leading international traditional Japanese performing artists in conversation. Women Center Stage: Featuring Leading International Traditional Japanese Performing Artists in Conversation […]

The Japanese Arts Foundation welcomes you an evening with guest Umeya Takane from Tokyo, international tsuzumi / hand drum artist/performer.Hands on Tsuzumi-with special guest artist Umeya TakaneWednesday, September 18th7-8PMKamehachi 1531 […]

Friday, September 20th VIP Pre Party 8-10PM Logan Theatre Film screening at 10:30pm Join the Japanese Arts Foundation for another incredible evening at Logan Theatre! This time we are sharing […]

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 […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 9/28Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]

Get Tickets Here Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Culture Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to […]

Join Takahashi-sensei, in this 5-week Japanese Culture Class, where you'll learn about Japanese language, customs, and traditions!Are you interested in Japan, and would like to know more about Japanese culture […]

Join Takahashi-sensei in this 6-week advanced kintsugi club at at the Japanese Culture Center!Kintsugi ClubKintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer-art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. […]

Learn the basics of the Japanese language with this in person beginner session!About the EventDuring this four-week course, students will learn the foundations of the Japanese language including basic phrases, […]

A 4-week live mindfulness meditation program. 4 Mondays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the JCC.Mindfulness is the cultivation of non-judgmental awareness in which each thought, feeling, and sensation […]

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

Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Description of Japanese Block Printmaking Workshop: From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the […]

Join Gaijin and Beam Suntory for our monthly City Pop DJ Night with Van Paugam! DJ Van Paugam will be in in house spinning vinyl from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., […]

Ukiyo‐e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints with multiple carved woodblocks produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries. 2 ClassesFrom the earliest points in my artistic practice to the […]

Bit Bash and the JAF team up once more for Kaiju Revue, a COLOSSAL evening of local and international themed games, cocktails, and music!BIT BASH: KAIJU REVUESaturday, October 196-10PMJapanese Arts […]

Join Takahashi-sensei, in this 2-week virtual course on traditional Japanese painting!Nihonga, a general term for traditional Japanese painting, means, literally, "Japanese painting". Here is an explanation about Nihonga at Yamatane […]