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!

Sep 4

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bonsai Workshop

Sep 6

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In Person Class] [September]

Sep 6

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kintsugi for Beginners

Sep 7

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Sep 9

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Tuedays)

Sep 11

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 6)

Sep 11

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Sep 11

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Sep 11

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 14)

Sep 11

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 6)

Sep 13

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Sep 14

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Sep 14

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Sep 18

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – September

Sep 20

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Sep 20

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Butoh Dance Workshop

Sep 27

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

Sep 28

September 28 @ 11:00 am - October 4 @ 4:00 pm

Gyotaku Exhibition: Impressions of the Sea

Sep 28

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

Oct 3

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

$70.00 - $110.00

Oct 4

October 4 @ 10:00 am - October 5 @ 10:00 am

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

$70.00 - $110.00

Oct 4

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

$85.00

Oct 4

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kintsugi for Beginners

$120.00

Oct 5

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

$120.00

Oct 5

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for October

$140.00 - $200.00

Oct 5

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Oct 7

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

$120.00

Oct 9

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – October

$20.00

Oct 9

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 7)

$180.00

Oct 9

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 3)

$180.00

Oct 10

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

$70.00 - $110.00

Oct 10

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

Oct 11

October 11 @ 10:00 am - October 12 @ 10:00 am

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

$70.00 - $110.00

Oct 16

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 15)

$180.00

Oct 16

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

$150.00

Oct 17

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

$70.00 - $110.00

Oct 17

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Reiki Level I Shoden Class October

$200.00

Oct 18

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

$150.00

Oct 18

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Autumn E-tegami Workshop: Spooky Gourds

$30.00

Oct 18

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Butoh Dance Workshop

$25.00 - $45.00

Oct 24

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Halloween Origami Workshop (JCC)

$30.00

Oct 26

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Spirit of Fukushima

Nov 2

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for November

$140.00 - $200.00

Nov 6

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – November

$20.00

Nov 6

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

8th Anniversary Kaizen Celebration

$95.00 - $150.00

Nov 8

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kintsugi for Beginners

$120.00

Nov 13

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Advanced Kintsugi: Traditional Method (4-Week Course)

$200.00

Nov 13

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bonsai Workshop

$85.00

Nov 15

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

2025 Nerikiri – Autumn Chrysanthemum & Seasonal Motif

$68.00

Nov 15

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Butoh Dance Workshop

$25.00 - $45.00

Nov 30

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Dec 4

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – December

$20.00

Dec 4

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

$150.00

Dec 6

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

$150.00

Dec 6

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

E-Tegami Eraser Stamp Workshop

$38.00

Dec 6

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Next Steps in Kintsugi: Repairing Personal Ceramics

$120.00

Dec 7

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for December

$140.00 - $200.00

Dec 7

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

$80.00

Dec 13

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kintsugi for Beginners

$120.00

Dec 19

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy