2023/8/12-13: Nisei Week Cultural Exhibit: Ikebana, Tea Ceremony, Dolls, Ceramics at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Aug. 12-13
The Nisei Week Foundation will be hosting a variety of activities across two weekends (8/12-13 & 8/19-20) in celebration of the Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival. As part of the activities, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) will present a variety of traditional Japanese art exhibitions for people of all ages to enjoy. The exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Saturday, August 12 & Sunday, August 13
Book & Rummage Sale (cash only)
10 am – 4 pm at Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Ikebana Flower Arrangement by the Southern California Ikebana Teachers Association
10 am – 4 pm at Doizaki Galley
Tea Ceremony with Urasenke Tea School
10 am – 4 pm at Tea Room (Lobby of JACCC building)
Japanese Dolls by Hirofumi-Kai
10 am – 4 pm at Cultural Room (5th floor of JACCC)
Japanese Ceramics by the California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild
10 am – 4 pm at Suite 502 of JACCC building
Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20
Spotlight: Ramen Burger
11 am – 4 pm at Isamu Noguchi Plaza
For the 10th anniversary of the original Ramen Burger, Keizo Shimamoto, JACCC’s Director of Culinary Events, will bring back his famed novelty creation to JACCC during Nisei Week. Ramen Burger at Nisei Week is sponsored by Day-Lee Foods, Inc. In-kind support is provided by Camp Chef.
Book Sale (cash only)
10 am – 4 pm at Isamu Noguchi Plaza
John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition
10 am – 4 pm at Doizaki Gallery
Japanese Calligraphy by Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai
10 am – 4 pm at Tea Room (Lobby of JACCC building)
Japanese Dolls by Yukari-Kai
10 am – 4 pm at Cultural Room (5th floor of JACCC)
Japanese Community Pioneer Center’s Sashiko Demo / Exhibition & Presentation Sale
10 am – 4 pm at Suite 301 of JACCC building
Saturday, August 19
Plaza Festival
11 am – 4 pm at Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family.
Sunday, August 20
Taiko Gathering
11 am – 4 pm at Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Showcasing Japanese drum (taiko) groups from across Southern California
