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!
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Sumi-e: The Water Bird Path Part 2 of the Birds and […]
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., […]
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Sumi-e: The Water Bird Path Part 2 of the Birds and […]
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 […]
A night of spooky halloween themed origami to get into the spirit of the season!Join Yamamoto Sensei for a fun night of Halloween themed origami! Together, we will fold pumpkins, […]
Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will […]
Come enjoy delicious beverages while we learn the Japanese art of paper folding! $15 suggested donation per person.Event InfoCome join the Japanese Culture Center for the Halloween edition of our […]
So excited and honored to host Mari again, this work is for all humans who seek more connection in and out of their bodies. Take one, two or all three […]
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation's annual fundraising gala - this year celebrating the 70th birthday of the most iconic kaiju: GODZILLA! Godzilla Gala Get Tickets Here Friday, November 1st […]
Ukiyo-e Workshop with Mami Takahashi November 2, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm $35 for Materials & Admission Get Tickets Here Join us on November 2nd at 1:00pm for a workshop instructing […]
So excited and honored to host Mari again, this work is for all humans who seek more connection in and out of their bodies. Take one, two or all three […]
Get Tickets Here 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 […]
So excited and honored to host Mari again, this work is for all humans who seek more connection in and out of their bodies. Take one, two or all three […]
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 […]
Join us at GAIJIN for a special evening as we celebrate five years of okonomiyaki in the West Loop! To mark this milestone, Chefs Paul Virant and Marcus Rasmussen have […]
Introduction to Japanese Tea CeremonyThe Japanese Culture Center is excited to announce the next introductory course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony!General Information:• Classes will start Friday, 11/ 8 and meet 11/15, 11/22, […]
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 […]
Workshop: Kintsugi for Beginners November 9th · 12:00pm - 2:00pm In this beginner’s workshop, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate […]
Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 11/9Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is […]
Share the gift of your creativity this coming holiday season by crafting hand-painted “Season’s Greetings” cards. Share the gift of your creativity this coming holiday season by crafting hand-painted “Season’s […]
Join Takahashi-sensei, in this 4-week Japanese Culture Class, where you'll learn about Japanese language, customs, and traditions! Join Takahashi-sensei, in this 4-week Japanese Culture Class, where you’ll learn about Japanese […]
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 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 […]
Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in NovemberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki […]
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 […]
November 21st · 6:00pm - 8:00pm Anatomy of a Fatality is a unique event that dives deeply into the intricacies of traditional Japanese swordsmanship and its effects on the human […]
Get Tickets Here Workshop: Introduction to Reiki with Veronique Frede November 22, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm DESCRIPTION This 90-minutes workshop presented by Veronique Frede, Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture […]
Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will […]
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 […]
Performance: AIRMW (Shubukai and Toyoaki Shamisen) Toyoakimoto is a program which revives the ozashiki music director Tatsu Aoki (aka Toyoaki Sanjuro) grew up with in Tokyo, as a member of […]
