LACMA | Finding Japanese Arts at New David Geffen Galleries Complex of Los Angeles County Museum of Art May 27, 2026
Now | LACMA | Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia | May 11, 2025 – Jul. 12, 2026 May 27, 2026
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Inaugurates Its New David Geffen Galleries with Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony May 4, 2026
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries Open on April 19 with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Two Weeks of Priority Access for Members April 19, 2026
Now | Los Angeles County Museum of Art | “Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures” featuring Woodblock Prints by Yoshida Fujio and Yoshida Chizuko March 5, 2026
Taiko Community Vandecar Esther HIROSHIMA Newspaper | 2026 MAY 14 | A Life in Taiko: Esther Vandecar and Rising Japanese Drumming in the U.S. May 28, 2026
Fushicho Daiko Koshio Ken in Phoenix Taiko Community Vandecar Esther MICHIGAN | Taiko Community Honors Esther Vandecar with Workshop, Memorial Service and Concert in Kalamazoo June 4, 5, 6 May 28, 2026
Fushicho Daiko Koshio Ken in Phoenix Taiko Community Vandecar Esther Esther Vandecar, Pioneer of North American Taiko, Dies at 85 : Educator Started Phoenix’s Fushicho Daiko and Michigan Hiryu Daiko May 28, 2026
Little Tokyo Community Little Tokyo Service Center COMMUNITY | Little Tokyo Service Center Announces New Executive Member Noelle Ito as Deputy Executive Director May 28, 2026
Japanese American Citizens League - JACL Nikkei Legacy - North America Japanese American Citizens Leage (JACL) National Hires Lilly Simmering as Executive Director May 26 May 28, 2026
Nikkei Legacy- LA Obituary Oda Kyoko Nancy 1945-2026 Educator & Community Leader Kyoko Nancy Oda of Van Nuys passed May 15 at 80 | Celebration of Her Life Set for Sunday, Jun. 7 at 3PM at Nishi Hongwanji, Little Tokyo May 28, 2026
Taiko Community TAIKOPROJECT TAIKO CONCERT | TAIKOPROJECT Presents “Rhythmic Relations 2026” at Santa Monica College Broad Stage Saturday, June 20 at 5PM May 27, 2026
Japan Foundation Los Angeles Japanese Culture - LA Koyasan Buddhist Temple Japan Foundation | Workshop “Shabutsu: Tracing Forms of the Buddha” by a Singon Priest | Wed. May 27, 7-8:30PM May 27, 2026
Aratani Theatre East West Players Flower Drum Song Japanese American Cultural & Community Center - JACCC Final Week | May 28, 29, 30, 31 | “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song” at Aratani Theatre, April 18-May 31 May 27, 2026
Matoi no Kai Taiko Community Torrance Cultural Arts Center / Armstrong Theatre Taiko Concert | Matoi no Kai Presents “Matoi Awase” at James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance Monday, June 29 at 7:30PM May 27, 2026
Japan Hollywood Network Japan Hollywood Network to Premiere Heartwarming Drama “Is It Too Late for Sushi?” on KXLA Every Sunday at 7PM May 27, 2026
Bon Odori Southern California & Arizona | 2026 Obon Festival | Arizona Buddhist Temple June 6 May 27, 2026
Kyoto - Japan Craft 21 Online Online From Kyoto | MAY 28 at 5PM West Coast | Japan Craft 21 | “Bamboo Basketry” by Steve Beimel May 27, 2026
Little Tokyo Community Terasaki Budokan Little Tokyo | Community Celebrates AANHPI Month with Inclusive Sports and Mental Health Event at Terasaki Budokan Saturday, May 30 from 10AM-2PM May 27, 2026
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute - GVJCI HistoryCraft Japantown Productions Nikkei Legacy- LA Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute | HistoryCraft Workshop: Interactive World War II Experiences To Be Created By You, Not For You | Saturday, May 30, 2-4PM May 27, 2026
Book Library Nikkei Legacy - North America Takei George East Los Angeles Library | One Book, One Coast with George Takei | Sunday, May 31, 2-4PM | This Event Is Full May 27, 2026
Book Library Nikkei Legacy - North America Takei George NOW | One Book, One Coast Unites 140+ Libraries for the West Coast’s Largest Book Club Featuring George Takei | APR 1 – JUN 6 May 27, 2026
Music Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Yuki Saori MUSIC | LA | Legendary Singer Yuki Saori’s One Night Performance at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Saturday, August 22 at 4:00PM May 27, 2026
Museum - Conptemporary The Broad Yoko Ono NOW | “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind” Exhibition at The Broad May 23-Oct 11 May 27, 2026
Japan House Los Angeles Washoku NOW| JAPAN HOUSE | WASHOKU : Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine | May 22-Oct 18 May 27, 2026
Japan Foundation Los Angeles Museum - Japanese Art - LA Now | LA | Japan Foundation | Manifesting Icons: The Materials and Making of Buddhist Visual Culture in Asia | Mar. 5 – Jun. 2 May 27, 2026
Japan Foundation Los Angeles Modern Art Now | LA | Japan Foundation | Art Exhibition | Sanzen Daisen Sekai | May 9 – Jun. 13 May 27, 2026
Harazaki Chiho Modern Art San Diego - Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum Now | San Diego | Art Exhibition “Chiho Harazaki: Ingrained Patterns” at Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum from May 1-July 26 May 27, 2026
Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA Museum - Japanese Art - LA LACMA | Finding Japanese Arts at New David Geffen Galleries Complex of Los Angeles County Museum of Art May 27, 2026
Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA Museum - Japanese Art - LA Now | LACMA | Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia | May 11, 2025 – Jul. 12, 2026 May 27, 2026
Akita Fukiko Detroit Children's Museum Friendship Dolls Michigan - Japan Cultural Development DETROIT | Friendship Doll | Ichiko Will Join Akita Fukiko at Detroit Children’s Museum on June 18 May 27, 2026
Detroit Institute of Arts Hinamatsuri Michigan - Japan Cultural Development 2026 MAR 1 | Detroit | Hinamatsuri Celebration at Detroit Institute of Arts with Japan Cultural Development – Michigan May 27, 2026
Detroit - Consulate General of Japan Detroit Institute of Arts Michigan - Japan Cultural Development Omitsu Takashi DETROIT | Takashi Omitsu of Michigan Conferred Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation by Detroit Consul General of Japan during Hinamasturi Event at Art Museum, Mar 1, 2026 May 27, 2026
Dear Vanilla Kimono Little Tokyo Community Kimono Retailer “Dear Vanilla” Opens Full-Scale Store in Little Tokyo May 25, 2026
