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Film-TV
30th Anniversary ‘Picture Bride’ Screening at Gardena Cinema Set for Dec. 14


Greater Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Co-Sponsors fundraising tribute to director Kayo Hatt…

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Film-TV
Free Japanese TV Drama Series “Passing the Reins” (10 episodes) Premiers Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7PM

“Passing the Reins” is a compelling human drama that chronicles the lives of passionate individuals pursuing their dr…

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Little Tokyo - Imagine Little Tokyo - Short Story Contest
Little Tokyo Historical Society Seeks Entries For 2026 Short Story Contest

The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness of Little Tokyo through a creative story that takes place in Little Toky…

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Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Japan Foundation hosts “An Evening of Woodblock Prints” lecture and demonstration in conjunction with “Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures” exhibition at LACMA Nov. 18

Paul Binnie will demonstrate to the audience the techniques of traditional and contemporary woodblock printmaking,…

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Amami Islands
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…

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Music
“Tulips in Harmony” Presents Season Opening Concert: A Celebration of Musical Diversity and Cultural Exchange Nov. 23 at 4PM


Torrance, CA — Tulips in Harmony, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community welfare and cultural exc…

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Japanese Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art opens “Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures” exhibition Nov. 9

This exhibition includes the following Japanese art works: Hashiguchi Goyō, “Woman Combing Her Hair,” 1920; “Millio…

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Nikkei - Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Historic celebration of a taiko pioneer who transformed the art form in the U.S. and beyond | “Kenny Endo: 50 Years of Taiko” Concert at Aratani Theatre Nov. 22 at 7:30 PM

Born in Los Angeles and revered in Japan as the first non-national awarded a prestigious “natori” title, Endo brings hi…

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Bookstore
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…

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Los Angeles Wildfires' Impact
2025/11/15/ Pasadena Buddhist Temple Hosts Fundraiser Dance After Eaton Fire Devastation Nov. 15, 6PM

The “Recovery & Restoration” event will run from 6 to 11 p.m. at the temple: The evening will feature dinner, dancing, an…

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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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Miyako Hybrid Hotel
Omotesenke Domonkai Southern California Hosts Autumn Friendship Tea Gathering in Torrance

Torrance, CA—Under a gently overcast autumn sky on Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Omotesenke Domonkai Southern Califo…

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