Now | LACMA | Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia | May 11, 2025 – Jul. 12, 2026 July 6, 2026
NOW | POMONA | American Museum of Ceramic Art | Togei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics | Curated by Hollis Goodall | June 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027 July 6, 2026
NOW | Descanso Gardens | Sturt Haaga Gallery | Sound of Water: Feminine Expression of Fluidity | Jun. 20, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 July 6, 2026
Anime Little Tokyo Journal Studio Ghibli Official Studio Ghibli Merchandise Shop “Donguri Republic” Opens at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, June 23 – Dec. 31, 2026 July 2, 2026
Ford Theater Hisaishi Joe LA Phil Joe Hisaishi | 2026 The Ford | July 25, 8:00PM | Joe Hisaishi Presents MUSIC FUTURE | Los Angeles Philharmonic July 2, 2026
Hisaishi Joe Hollywood Bowl LA Phil Studio Ghibli Joe Hisaishi | 2026 Hollywood Bowl | July 21, 22, 23, 8:00PM | Joe Hisaishi Film Music Concert Featuring Studio Ghibli & More July 2, 2026
Neptune Kaizan Shakuhachi An Exploration of Shakuhachi Master Neptune & Indian Giridhar Udupa Fusion | Roots & Rhythm | First Presbyterian Church, Santa Monica | July 30, 7:30PM July 2, 2026
Obituary Washoku - LA OBITUARY | Chef Katsuya Uechi, Founder of Katsu-Ya Chain, Passed Away June 24 at age of 67 July 2, 2026
Buddhist Community - LA Senshin Temple BUDDHISM in LA 2026 | Senshin Buddhist Temple Celebrates 75th Anniversary May 24 & 31 July 2, 2026
Hanamatsuri Kodani Masao Senshin Temple HANAMATSURI TALK | 2026 APR | From Past to Future: Honoring Heritage and Bridging Cultures — Rev. Masao Kodani’s Reflections on Japanese American Buddhism July 2, 2026
Ise Your Hometown Japan FIND Your Hometown in JAPAN | Ise | “Okage Yashiki” Hands-On Museum Opens at Ise Shrine Historic Street Market July 2, 2026
Little Tokyo Journal Manga Shonen Jump Shueisha MANGA | Shonen Jump Shop Los Angels Opens at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance | July 1, 2026 – March 28, 2027 July 2, 2026
Huntington Beach - Anjo Sister Cities Huntington Beach Sister City Association to Host Largest-Ever July 4th Parade Delegation Celebrating 44 Years of International Amity with Anjo, Aichi Pref. July 2, 2026
Hollywood Bowl Music North America Tour YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA | J-POP Duo YOASOBI to Kick Off “Never Ending Stories Tour” in Chicago and to Wrap Up Tour at Hollywood Bowl Sunday, Aug. 16 July 2, 2026
Music Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Yuki Saori MUSIC | LA | Legendary Singer Yuki Saori’s One Night Performance at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Saturday, August 22 at 4:00PM July 2, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Senshin Temple BON ODORI 2026 | June 27, 7:00PM | Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles June 29, 2026
Matoi no Kai Taiko Community Torrance Cultural Arts Center / Armstrong Theatre Taiko Concert | Matoi no Kai Presents “Matoi Awase” at James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance Monday, June 29 at 7:30PM June 29, 2026
Los Angeles - Nagoya Los Angeles Convention Center Sister Cities Los Angeles’ Sister City Nagoya Gifts Relocated to Los Angeles Convention Center for Views of Millions: L.A. City Officials and Japanese Community Celebrate Installations June 28, 2026
Takahama - Japanese View from America Tsukiji Tokyo Washoku - Japan Tato Takahama Essay | Why Are Foreign Visitors Drawn to Tsukiji? A Place Where They Encounter Everyday Japanese Culture June 28, 2026
Grateful Crane Ensemble Little Tokyo Community Nikkei Community - LA LA NIKKEI COMMUNITY | Grateful Crane Ensemble to Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary in Little Tokyo Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2-6PM June 28, 2026
Friendship Dolls Hina Doll Tokyo - Japan TOKYO | Traditional Doll Maker “Yoshitoku” Honors Its 10th Owner’s 130th Anniversary of Birth with Doll Exhibition | June 8-July31, 2026 June 28, 2026
Takahama - Japanese View from America 2026 JUNE Article Listing | A Japanese View from America | Tato Takahama | Pacific Research Institute June 28, 2026
Zenshuji Obon Carnival Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Zenshuji Obon Carnival Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Zenshuji Obon Carnival Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Zenshuji Obon Carnival Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Zenshuji Obon Carnival Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Matsuda Andy 1956-2026 Obituary Sushi Chef Institute Washoku - LA OBITUARY | Chef Andy Matsuda, Pioneer of World Sushi Business, Passed Away June 17 at the age of 69 June 24, 2026
Azuma Kikusue Azuma Kotobuki Kai Nihon Buyo Azuma Kotobuki Kai Student Recital Showcases Graduating Seniors and Rising Stars with Special Guest Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama in Thousand Oaks Sunday, June 28 at 2:30PM June 24, 2026
Battle of Okinawa Okinawa Association of America - OAA Okinawa Association of America (OAA) Presents “Remembering the Battle of Okinawa” at Gardena OAA and Online Sunday June 28 at 1PM June 24, 2026
Fundraiser Gardena JCI Nikkei Community - LA Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) to Hold Matsuri Fundraiser Saturday, June 27, 10AM-7PM June 24, 2026
Kure Your Hometown Japan Find Your Hometown in Japan | Kure JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Curry & Gourmet Festival Set for Nov. 14 & 15, 2026 at Pier Next to Yamato Museum June 24, 2026
Dear Vanilla Kimono Little Tokyo Community Little Tokyo Journal Kimono Retailer “Dear Vanilla” Opens Full-Scale Store in Little Tokyo June 24, 2026
