Japanese Culture
Now : KOKUHO, a story of the greatest living Kabuki master, Screening at AMC Theaters
Film distributor GKIDS announces Japan's official selection for Best International Feature of the 2026 Academy Awar…
Southern California Amami-kai Presents its 50th Anniversary Charity Concert at Armstrong Theatre in Torrance Nov. 22
TORRANCE, CA — The Southern California Amami-kai celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a Charity Concert and Cultural…
Kinokuniya Bookstore Pop-Up Shop Opens in Little Tokyo
This shop stocks manga, magazines, and novels in Japanese. Magazine subscriptions is now available for pick up at this…
Japanese Coming-of-Age Ceremony (Seijinshiki) to be held at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Jan. 11 at 2PM
A unique cultural event honoring young adults will take place in Gardena, California, as Nadeshikokai (Japanese Cult…
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 –…
Nihon Buyo Master Bando Hidesomi Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Her School with “Yuubi” Recital at Aratani Theatre Jan. 18, 2026
The program will feature twenty-six of Madame Hidesomi’s students, including the debut performances of four dancers…
2025/11/02 & 09/ Japan Hollywood Network Airs “The Way of The Prison Officer” – A Compelling Prison Mystery Drama Nov. 2 & 9 at 7PM
“The Way of The Prison Officer” is an authentic prison mystery that delves into the lives of correctional officers dedi…
2025/11/09/ Little Tokyo | Koyasan Buddhist Temple Holds Shichi-Go-San Celebration of Children Nov. 9 at 1:30PM
Each participating child will receive Chitose Ame (longevity candy), and starting this year, a special Ultraman or He…
2025/11/09/ Shusse Inari Shrine hosts Shichigosan (Children’s Blessing) service in Carson Nov. 9
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Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America’s
Shichigosan (Childr…
2025/09/25 - 11/08 | Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition “YOKAI PARADE: Supernatural Monsters from Japan” comes to Los Angeles from Sep. 25 – Nov. 08, 2025
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles presents traveling exhibition YOKAI PARADE: Supernatural Monsters from Japan from…
Los Angeles | Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Resumes Shikishi Board Submissions for 2026 New Year Exhibition
Los Angeles, CA (November 6, 2025) — The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) announces that it w…
Yamatogaku USA 25th Anniversary Concert at Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates Nov. 2 at 1PM
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