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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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
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