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Buyo - Bando Hidesomi
Nihon Buyo Master Bando Hidesomi Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Her School with “Yuubi” Recital at Aratani Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 18, 1:30-5:30PM

The program will feature twenty-six of Madame Hidesomi’s students, including the debut performances of four dancers…

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Little Tokyo - Imagine Little Tokyo - Short Story Contest
Little Tokyo Historical Society Invites the Public to Upcoming Information Session for 13th Annual Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest on Friday, Jan. 16 at 5PM. PT

During the session, two past contest winners and a former judge will provide insights into Little Tokyo’s rich history…

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Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Japan Foundation Los Angeles Presents “Celebrate the New Year – Write Your Wish on an Ema!” on Saturday, Jan. 17, 11AM -12:30PM

The workshop will feature a talk by Rev. Yuryu Mori of Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin in Little Tokyo, who will share insights i…

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Film-TV
Samurai Film Screenings as Inaugural Event of Shoseian Teahouse in Glendale on Sunday, Jan. 18, 10AM-3:30PM

The festival promises an immersive journey through the world of legendary samurai, featuring three iconic films: Sam…

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Film-TV
Sunday | Free Japanese TV Drama Series “Passing the Reins” (10 episodes) on Sunday at 7PM from Nov. 16 through Feb. 08

“Passing the Reins” is a compelling human drama that chronicles the lives of passionate individuals pursuing their dr…

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Little Tokyo - Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin
Little Tokyo | Koyasan Buddhist Temple | Yoga Soundbath Class | Feb. 08 (Second Sunday of Every Month) at 2PM

Held on the second Sunday of every month: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, and continuing beyond May…

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Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate Spring at the Cherry Blossom Festival of Shoseian Teahouse in Glendale’s Brand Park on Sunday, March 15, 10AM-3PM

Guests can enjoy authentic Urasenke tea ceremonies presented by the UCLA Student Chado Club and Nakada Shachu.…

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Japanese Culture
Little Tokyo | Japanese American National Museum Brings Oshogatsu Family Festival to Japanese American Cultural & Community Center on Jan. 11, 11AM-4:30PM

The 2026 Oshogatsu Family Festival will include free crafts, performances, and cultural activities for all ages to ri…

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Little Tokyo - Local
Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market Celebrates Oshogatsu (New Year) with Kagami Biraki, Mochitsuki by Kodama Taiko, Shodō Calligraphy Booth and more on Saturday, Jan. 10

Kodama Taiko will be putting on a mochitsuki Taiko performance at 11:00 am, right after Kagami Biraki.…

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Craft
Now | Japan Foundation Presents “Package Craft: From Candy Box to Sculpture” art exhibition from Nov. 21, 2025 through Feb. 18, 2026


Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Art Exhibition | Package Craft: From Candy Box to Sculpture
November 22, 2025 - Februa…

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Craft
Now | “Shokuhin Sampuru” Japan’s astonishingly realistic food replicas on view at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles from Sep. 18, 2025 – Jan. 25, 2026

Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Thursday, September 18, 2025 –…

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Buddhism
Now | Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents “Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia” from May 11. 2025 through July 12, 2026

Incorporating 180 masterpieces of pan-Asian Buddhist art, "Realms of the Dharma" begins with the religion’s origins…

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