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Sumi-e (墨絵風)

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Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting. Learning the vocabulary of sumi-e strokes. The emphasis is on the process! The Class will review the foundations of Sumi-e.

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Japanese Culture Center

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The Japanese Culture Center (日本文化会館)-was established in 1977 in Chicago by Aikido Shihan (Teacher of Teachers) and Zen Master Fumio Toyoda.

Bon Odori

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Japanese traditional dance describes a number of Japanese dance styles with a long history and prescribed method of performance

Bonsai

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The Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers.

Butoh Dance

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Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques.

E-Tegami

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Gyotaku

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Join Gyotaku instructor, Robert Chenoweth for a fish printing class where you will make prints of real fish & octopus to take home!

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

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Mounting is called hyougu, which means the work of making and repairing kakejiku and furnishings made of paper and wood, such as fusuma and byoubu.

Ikebana Ikenobo Classes

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Ikenobō is the oldest and largest school of ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design. It was founded in the 15th century by the Buddhist monk Senno. The school is based at the Rokkaku-dō temple in Kyoto. The name is derived from a pond where Prince Shōt

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Classes

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The Ohara School of Ikebana was founded by Unshin Ohara (1861-1916). Unshin explored the fields and mountains and tried to develop a style of ikebana to express the beauty of natural scenery.

Ikebana Walk - July 25 & 26

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The collection of events for the 2026 Ikebana Walk in Lakeview on Southport!

In-Person Japanese Language Class

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Join us for in-person Japanese Language class with Yamamoto-sensei!

Japanese Bookbinding & Goshuinchō Workshop

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a hands-on cultural experience where participants learn traditional Japanese bookmaking techniques, such as Yotsume Toji (four-hole binding) or orihon (accordion style), to create handmade books and a Goshuinchō—a special, folded book used for collecting

Japanese Language

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Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates! Online or In-Person (based on availability)

Japanese Papermaking

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At this paper-making workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the bark of Kozo (Japanese marybery) tree.

Kintsugi

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Kintsugi (golden joinery) is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, a method similar to the maki-e technique.

Origami

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Origami is simply the art of folding paper. “Oru” in Japanese means 'to fold' and “Kami” in Japanese means 'Paper', so it translates as 'To fold paper'.

Reiki Classes and Workshops

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The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign.” It comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning life energy.

Suminagashi

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Suminagashi (墨流し) or "floating ink" is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful.

Ukiyo-e

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Ukiyo-e is a style of Japanese woodblock prints that depict everyday life in Japan during the Edo period (1615–1868) and Meiji period (1868–1912).

Virtual Shodo Classes

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Japanese calligraphy (書道, shodō), also called shūji (習字), is a form of calligraphy, or artistic writing, of the Japanese language.

Zen Meditation & Hara Training

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Meditation and breathwork are transformative practices that deepen your mind-body connection. This program employs a variety of techniques to help us to develop hara (center), kokyu (breath) and kiai (energy), necessary for a deeper awareness.

Sumi-e (墨絵風)

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Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

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Japanese Culture Center

Bon Odori

Bonsai

Butoh Dance

E-Tegami

Gyotaku

Hyougu (表具) Workshop

Ikebana Ikenobo Classes

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Classes

Ikebana Walk - July 25 & 26

In-Person Japanese Language Class

Japanese Bookbinding & Goshuinchō Workshop

Japanese Language

Japanese Papermaking

Kintsugi

Origami

Reiki Classes and Workshops

Suminagashi

Ukiyo-e

Virtual Shodo Classes

Zen Meditation & Hara Training