Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will take the principles of odori dance movement and introduce them through a dance piece. Training is based on traditional pedagogy; students are trained in etiquette, […]

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in NovemberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, November 15 and 22 from 12PM to 5PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class.Participants […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 11/9Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

Introduction to Japanese Tea CeremonyThe Japanese Culture Center is excited to announce the next introductory course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony!General Information:• Classes will start Friday, 11/ 8 and meet 11/15, 11/22, & 12/6.• 7:00 pm – 8:30pm• $120 per student• Business casual attire and white socks are requiredIntroductory to ChanoyuThis four week course focuses on step-by-step […]

Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku.Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshop Classes will take the principles of odori dance movement and introduce them through a dance piece. Training is based on traditional pedagogy; students are trained in etiquette, […]

A night of spooky halloween themed origami to get into the spirit of the season!Join Yamamoto Sensei for a fun night of Halloween themed origami! Together, we will fold pumpkins, ghosts and more spooky season favorites!A variety of paper will be provided. Space is extremely limited at this event so register quickly! This event will […]

Bit Bash and the JAF team up once more for Kaiju Revue, a COLOSSAL evening of local and international themed games, cocktails, and music!BIT BASH: KAIJU REVUESaturday, October 196-10PMJapanese Arts Foundation - 2940 N Lincoln Ave, 2nd FL21+Scientists can't explain it, civilization isn't prepared for it!A MONSTER evening of mass entertainment is on the horizon!Spawned […]

Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Description of Japanese Block Printmaking Workshop: From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the present, I have always had an affection and an interest in the beauty and precision in traditional Japanese printmaking techniques, and have at various times […]

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in OctoberTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, October 11 and 18 from 12PM to 5PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class.Participants […]

A 4-week live mindfulness meditation program. 4 Mondays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the JCC.Mindfulness is the cultivation of non-judgmental awareness in which each thought, feeling, and sensation that arises is acknowledged and accepted just as it is. This kind and steady attention is often radically different from the way we tend to […]

Learn the basics of the Japanese language with this in person beginner session!About the EventDuring this four-week course, students will learn the foundations of the Japanese language including basic phrases, how to read and write hiragana, simple sentence structures and more!This course uses the textbook and workbook from Genki 1Third Edition. Please be sure to […]

Join Takahashi-sensei in this 6-week advanced kintsugi club at at the Japanese Culture Center!Kintsugi ClubKintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer-art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable.Here is a […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 9/28Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to advanced techniques for Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling.Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper. This exciting 2 […]

We are excited to offer the next 6 Week Ikebana Course!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 9/8/2024*4:00-5:00pm Introductory Course The course fee is $220, which includes flowers and all tools required for both the course. You can take home all tools and […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 9/7Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Only 6 seats available.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 2-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner […]

Join Yamamoto Sensei for the rare chance to learn Godzilla origami!Join Yamamoto Sensei for this rare opportunity to learn to make an origami Godzilla! Please note that while this workshop is open to all levels, we will be focusing on a very complex fold. Knowledge of how to fold a crane is recommended, but not […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 8/31Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling.Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper. This exciting 2 hr. workshop will […]

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 2 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 2 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 2-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the […]

Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in AugustTraditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden TrainingAbout this eventREIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASSA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho".Class Dates: 2 Fridays, August 23 and 30 from 12PM to 5PM. Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class.Participants […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 8/17Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

Join Yamamoto Sensei to learn about the joys of inflatable origami balloons!Origami balloons are a fun and relatively simple pattern with many varieties! From water balloons to flying balloons and more, there is simplicity and joy to be found in these little origami creations.A variety of paper will be provided. Space is extremely limited at […]

Join us for a workshop on how to make your own personalized floating lantern!This summer, join us for a floating lantern making workshop to create your own personalized lantern! During this workshop, materials will be provided to create your own unique lantern. Participants are encouraged to bring crafting and collaging materials of their own to […]

Join us for a workshop on how to make your own personalized floating lantern!This summer, join us for a floating lantern making workshop to create your own personalized lantern! During this workshop, materials will be provided to create your own unique lantern. Participants are encouraged to bring crafting and collaging materials of their own to […]

Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum […]

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of ShubukaiHello,Here is the descriptive text for Bon FestShubukai is honored to collaborate with Kimiei Fujima Sensei from Shizuoka, Japan and Ageha Bijo Sensei from the Nihon Bon Odori Association to provide seven Bon Odori for the 202４ Bon Fest Chicago will be on Saturday August 17, […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 7/20Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what […]

Join Yamamoto Sensei for the rare chance to learn Godzilla origami!Join Yamamoto Sensei for this rare opportunity to learn to make an origami Godzilla! Please note that while this workshop is open to all levels, we will be focusing on a very complex fold. Knowledge of how to fold a crane is recommended, but not […]

We are excited to offer the next 6 Week Ikebana Course!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 7/7/2024*4:00-5:00pm Introductory Course The course fee is $220, which includes flowers and all tools required for both the course. You can take home all tools and […]

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 3 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience 3-week course for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the […]

Nihon Buyo（日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Introduction to Nihon Buyo Workshop - 3 Dates Available 4/20, 5/25 & 6/29 Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshops will introduce the principles of nihonbuyo movement and will typically focus on one dance. […]

Meditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen your mind-body connection.Intro to Zen Meditation and Hara Development 3pm – 4:50pm June 29th 2024 In-personMeditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen your mind-body connection. This program employs a variety of techniques to help us to develop hara (center), kokyu (breath) and kiai (energy), necessary for a […]

Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum […]

Mending and repairing your garment, body, and mind: Sustainability and Sashiko WorkshopThe participants of this workshop will discover both the cultural meaning of sashiko and sustainability but also gain new insight into mending our brokenness or traumatic experiences by recreating the naked body garment together from recycled clothes. The participants need to bring their skin […]

Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: June 2Time: 2:00-4:00pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: $80.00Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to workshop date.If the 10 student minimum is not met, registration will be moved to the next workshopPlease take this […]

Come and learn the art of e-tegami!CLASS DESCRIPTION:Come and learn the art of e-tegami! E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of Japanese mail art. At its simplest, you will make an ink drawing of a seasonal object onto a watercolor postcard. At its most complex, this activity is a way […]

Nihon Buyo（日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Introduction to Nihon Buyo Workshop - 3 Dates Available 4/20, 5/25 & 6/29 Nihon Buyo （日本舞踊）draws from Kabuki and also has origins derived from Noh and Bugaku. Workshops will introduce the principles of nihonbuyo movement and will typically focus on one dance. […]

Join us for a family bracelet making workshop at the JCC!Learn how to make a Kumihimo Braid which will be made into a bracelet on a round disk. Traditionally, Kumihimo is made on a stand, called a Maru Dai, but the round disk, is included in your materials kit and is portable, and fun to […]

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, 5/18 Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, […]

At this in person workshop, we will learn to fold beautiful origami flowers! Join Yamamoto Sensei for a Mother's Day origami workshop themed around flowers! Individual tickets are $30, or you can purchase a family ticket (parent and child) for $45. A variety of paper will be provided. Space is extremely limited at this event […]

The Japanese Culture Center is excited announce the next 4 Week Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony Course!The Japanese Culture Center is excited announce the next 4 Week Course on Chanoyu/Tea Ceremony this spring!Space EXTREMELY is limitedGeneral Information:Classes will start Friday, May 10, 2024.Fridays from 5:30 – 7:00 pmExact class dates are: 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, and 5/31Business casual attire […]

A 4-week live mindfulness meditation program. 4 Mondays from 1 PM to 3 PM at the JCC.Mindfulness is the cultivation of non-judgmental awareness in which each thought, feeling, and sensation that arises is acknowledged and accepted just as it is. This kind and steady attention is often radically different from the way we tend to […]

Crafting Exquisite Nerikiri Wagashi for Mother's Day - Featuring Vibrant Peony Flowers and a Goldfish PondIf you're searching for a unique Mother's Day gift, join us for an enjoyable wagashi workshop.Create wagashi that captures the essence of a serene pond adorned with peony blossoms, gracefully swimming goldfish, and delicate green maple leaves - a design […]

Join us for an in-person Woodblock Printing Course! 2 Classes included. No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Description of Japanese Block Printmaking Workshop:From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the present, I have always had an affection and an interest in the beauty and precision in traditional Japanese printmaking techniques, and have at various […]

Join us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls, soothing vibrations of gongs, flute, bells, drums, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum […]

We are excited to offer the next 6 Week Ikebana Course with Ikenobo Senior Professor Charles Harris at the Japanese Culture Center!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday 4/21/2024*4:00-5:00pm Introductory Course The course fee is $220, which includes flowers and all tools required […]