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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!
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Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony / Chanoyu
The Japanese Culture Center in Chicago is excited announce the next 4 Week Course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony for 2018! *Space EXTREMELY is limited, please do not hesitate in registering. General Information:• Classes will start Saturday, October 27th, 2018 through November 17th. • Saturdays 10:00am – 11:00am • $100 per student • Business casual attire and white socks are requiredIntroductory Chanoyu 1This six week course focuses on step-by-step instruction of the foundation skills required to make a simple bowl of matcha. By the end of the…
Introduction to Japanese Language
Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates at our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $100.00 per student (+$27.00 for book)‣ Starts ⇰ Thursday, November 1st @ 6:00 PM‣ Duration ⇰ Six weeks (one hour every Thursday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Meiko Fujii Sensei Please note exact class dates: 11/1, 8, 15, 29, 12/6 and 13 REGISTER: Please consider registering as soon as possible as space is very limited. Classes are usually full by one month prior to…
Intermediate Japanese Language
Ready to continue your studies in Nihongo/Japanese Language after completing the Introduction to Japanese Language course? Keep building upon the skills you've learned in the next class in our Japanese Language course series. You will use the second portion of the textbook you received in the Introduction to Japanese Language course, and therefore no new materials are required. This is a good class for those who already know hiragana and katakana. Exact Class Dates: 11/1, 8, 15, 29, 12/6 and 13…
Introduction to Japanese Language
Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $100.00 per student (+$27.00 for book)‣ Starts ⇰ Saturday, November 3rd @ 11:00 AM‣ Duration ⇰ Six weeks (one hour every Saturday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Meiko Fujii Sensei Please note exact class dates for the summer session: 11/3, 10, 17, 12/1, 8 and 12/15 REGISTER:Please consider registering as soon as possible as space is very limited. Classes are usually full by one…
Introduction to Japanese Language
Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class! GENERAL INFO: ‣ Price ⇰ $100.00 per student (+$27.00 for book)‣ Starts ⇰ Saturday, November 3rd @ 12:00 PM‣ Duration ⇰ Six weeks (one hour every Saturday)‣ Instructor ⇰ Meiko Fujii Sensei Please note exact class dates for the summer session: 11/3, 10, 17, 12/1, 8 and 12/15 REGISTER:Please consider registering as soon as possible as space is very limited. Classes are usually full…
Intermediate Japanese Language
Ready to continue your studies in Nihongo/Japanese Language after completing the Introduction to Japanese Language course? Keep building upon the skills you've learned in the next class in our Japanese Language course series. You will use the second portion of the textbook you received in the Introduction to Japanese Language course, and therefore no new materials are required. This is a good class for those who already know hiragana and katakana.GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $120.00 per student ‣ Starts ⇰ Saturday, November…
HAIKU WORKSHOP: Akinoiro – あきのいろ “The Tints of Autumn”
The Japanese Culture Center is pleased to host a Haiku Workshop taught by Sensei Seiyo, Buddhist lay minister and resident Haiku Master. The upcoming Akinoiro - あきのいろ“The Tints of Autumn” haiku workshop will focus on bringing your "snapshots" alive - those moments that happen every day that go unnoticed due to the demands of life. Join us on this Path to awaken and return to the beginner's mind where everything is fresh, new, and possible. Please bring a notebook and…
Advanced Japanese Language
Ready to continue your studies in Nihongo/Japanese Language after completing the Intermediate Japanese Language course? Keep building upon the skills you've learned in the last class in our Japanese Language course series. This class is recommended for students who have completed both the Introductory and Intermediate Japanese Language courses. Please note the session's class dates: 11/3, 10, 17, 12/1, 8 and 12/15 GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $120.00 per student ‣ Starts ⇰ Saturday, November 3rd @ 2:00 PM‣ Duration ⇰ Six weeks…