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!
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 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 […]
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 and languages? You will be taking a 5-week hybrid journey about monthly rituals, daily life, and customs in Japan. One of the class times will […]
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* ** 2 student class minimum** Class Description This class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-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. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable.Here is a […]
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, how to read and write hiragana, simple sentence structures and more!This course uses the textbook and workbook from Genki 1Third Edition. Please be sure to […]
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 necessary. All levels welcome. Sign up for an immersive experience 2-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 Sensei Please note exact class dates for […]
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 the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, October 11 and 18 from 12PM to 5PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class.Participants […]
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 Sensei Please note exact class dates […]
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 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 […]
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 Blooms Series Step by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature. 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., plus….. chicken karaage + sparkling sake (think fried chicken & champagne, Gaijin-style) Beam Suntory drink specials and more small plate specials! Our full menu and […]
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 Blooms Series Step by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature. The […]
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 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 […]
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 Foundation - 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 2nd FL21+Scientists can't explain it, civilization isn't prepared for it!A MONSTER evening of mass entertainment is on the horizon!Spawned […]
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 Museum of Art, one of Japan's most important Nihonga museums."Now in common use, this term originated during the Meiji period, to distinguish Japanese painting from […]
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, ghosts and more spooky season favorites!A variety of paper will be provided. Space is extremely limited at this event so register quickly! This event will […]
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 take the principles of odori dance movement and introduce them through a dance piece. Training is based on traditional pedagogy; students are trained in etiquette, […]
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 popular Fold and Sip event! At this special event, Yamamoto Sensei will teach a variety of Halloween themed origami while attendees enjoy drinks from a […]
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 days of this workshop for an immersive experience into this technique. It is a Body Changing practice, similar to Tai Chi or Qi Gong, a […]
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 VIP: $175, 6-7PM (Includes rare bottle whisky tasting with House of Suntory, swag bag, and more!) GA: $135 (Open bar, food, performances, costume contest, silent […]
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 guests on the art of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 17th century. “From the earliest points in my artistic […]
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 days of this workshop for an immersive experience into this technique. It is a Body Changing practice, similar to Tai Chi or Qi Gong, a […]