Japanese American Community announces 2026 Women of the Year: San Fernando Valley’s Kay Shizue Kami; Ikenobo’s Izumi Minamitani; Okinawa Association’s Shigeko Yamauchi
These honorees were chosen for their deep service to the community, their dedication to advancing Japanese culture, t…
Little Tokyo Community to Celebrate Nancy Kikuchi Volunteer Day with Neighborhood-Wide Clean Up: Little Tokyo Sparkle 2026 Set for Sunday, May 17, 9AM-12PM
Activities will include trash pick‑up, graffiti removal, sidewalk clean‑up, and other beautification efforts thro…
“The Fresh Greenery Tea Gathering” Hosted by Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin Saturday, April 25
During this beautiful season of fresh greenery, we invite you to enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and matcha in the ca…
Little Tokyo | Koyasan Buddhist Temple | Yoga Soundbath Class | April 12 (Second Sunday of Every Month) at 3PM
Reid Yoshimura will guide you through a gentle yoga practice, followed by a soothing sound bath. We warmly invite you to…
Zenshuji Temple Provides “Introduction to Zen” Class on Saturday, April 18, 1:30-4:00 PM
these introductory sessions offer both discussion and direct practice in the essential art of zazen – seated meditati…
YOSHIKI’s “Classical 2026” Marks a Powerful Rebirth at Walt Disney Concert Hall July 16-17
Blending classical piano with bold experimentation, Classical 2026 reflects what the artist describes as a “rebirth…
Now | The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Presents “ Manifesting Icons: The Materials and Making of Buddhist Visual Culture in Asia” March 5 – June 2
LOS ANAGELES — The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles is pleased to present Manifesting Icons: The Materials and Making of B…
Now | Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents “Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia” from May 11. 2025 through July 12, 2026
Incorporating 180 masterpieces of pan-Asian Buddhist art, "Realms of the Dharma" begins with the religion’s origins…
Esther Vandecar, Pioneer of North American Taiko, Dies at 85 : Educator Started Phoenix's Fushicho Daiko and Michigan Hiryu Daiko
A founder, teacher, and cultural bridge‑builder, Vandecar helped establish taiko communities from Arizona to Michi…
Annual Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday Hanamatsuri Service by Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation Held at LA Hompa Hongwanji Temple in Little Tokyo
The Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation 2026 Hanamatsuri ServiceIn Commemoration of Buddha’s Birthday
From Past…
Little Tokyo’s L.A. Rising Fest Marks 120 Years of Shared History Between Japanese and Hispanic Communities
LOS ANGELES — The streets of Little Tokyo came alive on Sunday, March 29, 2026, as the community gathered to celebrate th…
Minyo Bando on Heritage Stage at OC Japan Fair Sunday, April 5. 2026 at 5PM
民謡バンド
徳島県人会の青空連 阿波踊り、
山形県人会さんと花笠音頭
関西クラブのダンサーが来てくれました。
阿波踊り https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBVB…