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!

Bonsai Workshop

Sep 4

Bonsai Workshop

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In Person Class] [September]

Sep 6

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

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Kintsugi for Beginners

Sep 6

Kintsugi for Beginners

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Sep 7

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Tuedays)

Sep 9

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Tuedays)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 6)

Sep 11

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 6)

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Sep 11

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

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

Sep 11

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 14)

Sep 11

Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 14)

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

Sep 11

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 6)

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

Sep 13

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Sep 14

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

Sep 14

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

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

Sep 18

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – September

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Sep 20

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

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

Sep 20

Butoh Dance Workshop

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

Sep 27

Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Gyotaku Exhibition: Impressions of the Sea

Sep 28

Gyotaku Exhibition: Impressions of the Sea

September 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am - October 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

Sep 28

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

Oct 3

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

Oct 4

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - October 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

Oct 4

Gyotaku – Fish Rubbing

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kintsugi for Beginners

Oct 4

Kintsugi for Beginners

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Oct 5

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual Shodo Class for October

Oct 5

Virtual Shodo Class for October

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

Oct 5

Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Oct 7

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – October

Oct 9

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – October

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 7)

Oct 9

Japanese Language Beginner Course (Session 7)

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 3)

Oct 9

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 3)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

Oct 10

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

Oct 10

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

Oct 11

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

October 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - October 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 15)

Oct 16

Japanese Language Intermediate Course (Session 15)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Oct 16

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

Oct 17

Aikido Course at the Culture Center of TECO in Chicago

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Oct 18

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Autumn E-tegami Workshop: Spooky Gourds

Oct 18

Autumn E-tegami Workshop: Spooky Gourds

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

Oct 18

Butoh Dance Workshop

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Halloween Origami Workshop (JCC)

Oct 24

Halloween Origami Workshop (JCC)

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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