Japanese Culture - LA
“The Fresh Greenery Tea Gathering” Hosted by Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin Saturday, April 25
During this beautiful season of fresh greenery, we invite you to enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and matcha in the ca…
Hanamatsuri Flower Arrangement Exhibition at Japanese Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo April 4-5
While you're here, explore an exquisite exhibition presented in collaboration with the Ikebana Teachers Guild of Sou…
Now | The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Presents “Guardians of Beringia: Kami Kamuy” A Multisensory Ceramic Exhibition Exploring Indigenous Spirit Worlds Across the Pacific Rim, March 5 – April 9
At the core of the exhibition is a transpacific dialogue between Ainu concepts of Kamuy (nature spirits), Shinto worsh…
Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America to Host Online Memorial Service Honoring Victims of Earthquakes and Tsunamis Worldwide on Tuesday, March 10 at 7PM, Pacific Time
The ceremony invites participants from around the world to join in prayer for the peace of the spirits of those who lost t…
Detroit Hinamatsuri 2026 - Photo Gallery
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Detroit Hinamatsuri takes place on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Detroit Institute of Arts in Michigan.
Detroit Hinamatsu…
UCLA Nikkei Student Union and Intercollegiate Nikkei Council Host 2026 Tsunagi Matsuri in Little Tokyo on Sunday, March 8, 11AM to 7PM
The event is a 100% student‑led, family‑friendly Japanese American cultural festival celebrating community, creat…
Huntington Beach | Lutheran Church of the Resurrection to Host 2026 Akune Mission Japan Festival on Sundy, March 8, 12:00-5:00PM
The festival serves as a fundraiser for Akune Mission in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, which was founded in 2019 to prov…
University of Southern California Presents “Grateful Crane Shows Over the Years” at University Campus on Friday, Feb. 27, 3:00-5:00PM
timeless songs and stories that illuminate universal human experiences…
Santa Monica Public Library Announces "What You Are Looking For is in the Library" as 2026 Santa Monica Reads Selection and Author Appearance by Michiko Aoyama on Feb. 28, 2:00-4:00PM
Free copies of Michiko Aoyama’s "What You Are Looking For Is in the Library" are available at all locations of Santa Moni…
From Edo to LA: Yamatogaku USA’s 25th Anniversary Concert Bridges Cultures and Generations
Yamatogaku is a pioneering blend of Meiji and Showa-era Japanese music that marries the elegance of classical Edo-sty…
Yuubi: Celebrating 30 Years of Elegance and Grace—Bando Hidesomi’s Nihon Buyo Shines at the Aratani Theatre
The dance recital marked the 30th anniversary of Bando Hidesomi’s Nihon Buyo school of Japanese classical dance, whic…
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is hiring for part-time Japanese Language School Teachers.
The GVJCI offers a Saturday morning Japanese Language School program for ages 5 to adult. We are seeking Part-Time Ja…
