Culture
Jan. 19: Nadeshikokai to Host 13th Annual Seijinshiki Ceremony in Gardena: Celebrating Young Adults with a Traditional Japanese Coming-of-Age Event
Los Angeles-based Nadeshikokai (Japanese Culture and Traditions, Inc.) will host Seijinshiki, or Coming-of-Age Ce…
Thru Jan. 22: JAPAN HOUSE exhibiting “Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit"
Dates: 11.20.2024 (Wed.) – 01.22.2025 (Wed.)
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sat. – Sun. 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location…
Sunny Seki’s new book "Hokusai’s Daughter" depicting a girl who will not give up in Edo era
Hokusai’s Daughter, released in early October, is the fifth book written and illustrated by Sunny Seki. Awarded 2024 B…
2025/01/09/ Los Angeles Firestorm Cancels Japan Foundation’s Lecture, Annual Tea Event, and Temporarily Closes Japan House
The Los Angeles firestorm has disrupted Japanese cultural activities in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Among the impac…
2025/01/09/ JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Is Temporary Close as of Thursday, January 9
As of 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles announces its temporary close.
The following…
2025/01/03/ Koyasan Buddhist Temple offers Taiko & Gohei Blessing to visitors for New Year's Service
Gohei consisted with white paper strips twisted around a wooden stick, is a symbol of purification and is used to invoke…
2025/01/02/ Koyasan Buddhist Temple offers New Year's Goma Service
Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo 2025 New Year’s Day Schedule
The temple address: 342 East First Street, Los Ang…
2025/01/01/ Koyasan Buddhist Temple opens to the public for New Year’s visiting, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo 2025 New Year’s Day Schedule
The temple address: 342 East First Street, Los Ang…
2025/01/01/ Author Sunny Seki showcases his books at New Year's event in Little Tokyo
Author Sunny Seki will showcase his books of New Folktales from Old Japan series at his booth near Space Shuttle Discove…
2025/01/01/ Japanese American Cultural & Community Center’s 42nd Annual Kotohajime free video to premiere at 1PM
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center’s free video celebration of the Year 2025 will premiere on January…
2024/12/14 Closing/ Japan Foundation presents photo exhibition “Ganbare! Japanese Athletes on the World Stage” from Oct. 16 – Dec. 14, 2024
Email from the Japan Foundation Los Angeles
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA) presents photo exhibition Ganbar…
2024/12/10/ Japan Foundation Los Angeles Hosts Acclaimed Architects Takaharu & Yui Tezuka for “5 Dimensions of Japanese Architecture” Lecture Series on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7PM
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA) announces the second session of its Japanese Architects Talk…