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!

Workshop: Introduction to Reiki

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Get Tickets Here Workshop: Introduction to Reiki with Veronique Frede November 22, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm DESCRIPTION This 90-minutes workshop presented by Veronique Frede, Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center of Chicago, will introduce participants to the practice of Reiki. It will provide some basic understanding of its principles and the opportunity to experience […]

Workshop: Anatomy of a Fatality

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

November 21st · 6:00pm - 8:00pm Anatomy of a Fatality is a unique event that dives deeply into the intricacies of traditional Japanese swordsmanship and its effects on the human body. $35 GA, $25 Student & IMSS Member Admission Get Tickets Here

Workshop: Kintsugi for Beginners

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Workshop: Kintsugi for Beginners November 9th · 12:00pm - 2:00pm In this beginner’s workshop, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate to understand the fundamentals of this process. All materials including adhesives in the workshop will be food-safe. We will also use an artificial Urushi (the […]

Ukiyo-e with Mami Takahashi

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ukiyo-e Workshop with Mami Takahashi November 2, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm $35 for Materials & Admission Get Tickets Here Join us on November 2nd at 1:00pm for a workshop instructing guests on the art of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 17th century. “From the earliest points in my artistic […]