Urasenke Tea School Hosts Halloween-Themed Chakai and Sotanki Memorial in Fall 2024
The Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association hosted two significant events in the Fall 2024: a Halloween-themed chakai on Sunday, October 27, and the annual Sotanki Memorial on Sunday, November 17. Both gatherings showcased the rich traditions of Japanese tea ceremony while fostering community engagement.
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Sotanki Memorial Honors Genpaku Sotan Koji
On November 17, the annual Sotanki Memorial was held at the Nichiren Beikoku Betsuin in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. This solemn event paid tribute to Genpaku Sotan Koji (1578-1658), the third-generation Grand Tea Master of the Sen family. Forty-three guests and participants gathered to honor his legacy in a serene two-hour
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Nadeshikokai to Host 13th Annual Seijinshiki Ceremony in Gardena: Celebrating Young Adults with a Traditional Japanese Coming-of-Age Event
Los Angeles-based Nadeshikokai (Japanese Culture and Traditions, Inc.) will host Seijinshiki, or Coming-of-Age Ceremony at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute, 1964 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Save the date for Cultural News fundraising concert on Saturday, March 29, 2025
Ken Koshio Sings Songs of Showa Era, Japan
Cultural News Association presents its benefit concert “Ken Koshio Sings Songs of Showa Era, Japan” on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Zenshuji Soto Mission Temple, 123 S. Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. Download PDF copy to Continue Reading