LOS ANGELES, CA (March 25, 2026) — The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) is proud to present the Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Celebration on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at its campus in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. The day begins with Chibi-K: Kids Run Fun from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by the Kodomo no Hi Celebration from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
A cherished Little Tokyo tradition, Chibi-K: Kids Run Fun invites children to race through the closed streets of Little Tokyo in a safe, non-competitive fun run cheered on by family and friends. The morning kicks off at 8:40 am with a lively taiko performance by Los Angeles Mugen Taiko, with the race beginning promptly at 9:00 am. Every child receives a finisher prize, making it a joyful start to the day.
Beginning at 11:00 am, the Kodomo no Hi Celebration invites families and young explorers to discover Japanese and Japanese American traditions through free hands-on workshops, traditional games, interactive storytelling, and festive performances. Guests can also enjoy a selection of sweet and savory Japanese treats available for purchase.
This year’s celebration features Kibō Nobori (hope flags), an installation series by artist Faith-Ann Kiwa Young inspired by traditional koinobori. During the May 3 celebration, the Tea Room installation will become a participatory space where children can draw and add their own messages of hope. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the James Irvine Japanese Garden, open to the public with optional 10-minute tours provided by the Little Tokyo Historical Society beginning at 11:30 am, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration for Chibi-K: Kids Run Fun is $35.00 per child and available at jaccc.org. The Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Celebration is free and open to the public, with RSVP encouraged.
About the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Founded in 1972, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) is one of the largest ethnic arts and cultural centers of its kind in the United States. JACCC weaves Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture into the fabric of our communities. JACCC remains firmly rooted in Little Tokyo, providing a vital place to build connections between people and cultures, locally and internationally. Through inclusive programs and authentic experiences, we continue our living traditions and nurture the next generation of innovative artists, culture-bearers, and thinkers. For more information about JACCC, please visit jaccc.org.
Team Kawachi Ondo will peform “Pokeon” and “Totoro” at this event.