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!

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
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