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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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Japanese Art
Pasadena | USC Pacific Asia Museum Presents “Night Parade: Yokai Unleashed” – A Celebration of Myth, Magic, and Japanese Folklore” on Saturday, Jan. 17, 6PM-8PM


PASADENA, CA — The USC Pacific Asia Museum presents “Night Parade: Yokai Unleashed,” the inaugural program celebrati…

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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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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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Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
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…

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Japanese Art
Little Tokyo | Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Presents Shikishi Exhibition, Jan. 10-24

For generations, shikishi boards have carried the heartfelt wishes, blessings, and intentions of the New Year.…

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2026 Oshogatsu
Little Tokyo | Japanese American Cultural & Community Center | Ikebana Exhibition Jan. 10-11 | Oshogatsu Family Festival Jan. 11


From Facebook/JACCC  Monday, January 5, 2026
Happening this weekend at JACCC; full steam ahead into the New Year
Little…

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