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!

Custom Rice Bowls with Japanese Culture Center

Oct 25

Custom Rice Bowls with Japanese Culture Center

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The Spirit of Fukushima

Oct 26

The Spirit of Fukushima

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Origami Fold and Sip: Halloween Night!

Oct 27

Origami Fold and Sip: Halloween Night!

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Donation
Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

Nov 1

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2 Week In Person Class] [November]

Nov 1

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2 Week In Person Class] [November]

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Autumn E-tegami Workshop: Apples and Pears

Nov 1

Autumn E-tegami Workshop: Apples and Pears

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual Shodo Class for November

Nov 2

Virtual Shodo Class for November

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – November

Nov 6

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – November

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
8th Anniversary Kaizen Celebration

Nov 6

8th Anniversary Kaizen Celebration

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$95.00 - $150.00
Kintsugi for Beginners

Nov 8

Kintsugi for Beginners

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Advanced Kintsugi: Traditional Method (4-Week Course)

Nov 13

Advanced Kintsugi: Traditional Method (4-Week Course)

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bonsai Workshop

Nov 13

Bonsai Workshop

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
More Things Japanese

Nov 15

More Things Japanese

November 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - May 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
The Way of Tea

Nov 15

The Way of Tea

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Zen Meditation & Hara Training Workshop

Nov 15

Zen Meditation & Hara Training Workshop

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2025 Nerikiri – Autumn Chrysanthemum & Seasonal Motif

Nov 15

2025 Nerikiri – Autumn Chrysanthemum & Seasonal Motif

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Butoh Dance Workshop

Nov 15

Butoh Dance Workshop

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Proof of the Man – Film Screening + Kissaten DJ Set Experience

Nov 29

Proof of the Man – Film Screening + Kissaten DJ Set Experience

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Nov 30

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – December

Dec 4

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – December

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 8)

Dec 4

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 8)

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 4)

Dec 4

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 4)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Dec 4

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 16)

Dec 4

Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 16)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 8)

Dec 4

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 8)

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Dec 6

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Next Steps in Kintsugi: Repairing Personal Ceramics

Dec 6

Next Steps in Kintsugi: Repairing Personal Ceramics

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Shodo Class for December

Dec 7

Virtual Shodo Class for December

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Dec 7

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Origami Fold and Sip (Wrigleyville)

Dec 10

Origami Fold and Sip (Wrigleyville)

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kintsugi for Beginners

Dec 13

Kintsugi for Beginners

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Dec 14

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holiday Origami Workshop

Dec 15

Holiday Origami Workshop

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Winter Solstice Sound Bath Ceremony

Dec 19

Winter Solstice Sound Bath Ceremony

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
E-Tegami Eraser Stamp Workshop

Dec 20

E-Tegami Eraser Stamp Workshop

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Butoh Dance Workshop

Dec 20

Butoh Dance Workshop

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Shodo Class for January

Jan 4

Virtual Shodo Class for January

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Jan 4

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3-Week Session]

Jan 10

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3-Week Session]

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Family New Year Origami Workshop – Fold Your Own Lucky Cat!

Jan 15

Family New Year Origami Workshop – Fold Your Own Lucky Cat!

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Donation
Kintsugi for Beginners

Jan 16

Kintsugi for Beginners

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

Jan 16

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ikebana Ohara Ryu [1 Day Workshop]

Jan 17

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [1 Day Workshop]

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Winter E-tegami Workshop at Gaijin

Jan 17

Winter E-tegami Workshop at Gaijin

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

Jan 17

Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Butoh Dance Workshop

Jan 17

Butoh Dance Workshop

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hyougu (表具): The Virtual Wet Mounting Workshop (Sundays)

Jan 18

Hyougu (表具): The Virtual Wet Mounting Workshop (Sundays)

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hyougu (表具): The Virtual Wet Mounting Workshop (Tuesdays)

Jan 20

Hyougu (表具): The Virtual Wet Mounting Workshop (Tuesdays)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Jan 22

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony / Chanoyu

Jan 23

Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony / Chanoyu

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$120.00
Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Jan 24

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bonsai Workshop

Jan 29

Bonsai Workshop

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

$85.00
Reiki Winter Stillness

Jan 31

Reiki Winter Stillness

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

$20.00
Virtual Shodo Class for February

Feb 1

Virtual Shodo Class for February

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

$140.00 - $200.00
Family Winter Origami Workshop – Fold a Heart-Shaped Gift Box!

Feb 5

Family Winter Origami Workshop – Fold a Heart-Shaped Gift Box!

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$30.00
Valentine’s Day Nerikiri: Hearts and the Thread of Destiny

Feb 7

Valentine’s Day Nerikiri: Hearts and the Thread of Destiny

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

$68.00
Year of the Fire Horse Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Feb 8

Year of the Fire Horse Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

$120.00
Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Feb 8

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

$80.00
Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Feb 8

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Year of the Fire Horse Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Feb 10

Year of the Fire Horse Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

$120.00