Welcome to JACCC
Who We Are
For more than five decades, JACCC has helped shape the cultural life of Los Angeles through Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture.
Events
Experience
Experience Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture through exhibitions, performances, festivals, culinary events, and cultural celebrations.
Programs
Practice
Practice Japanese and Japanese American traditions through hands-on classes, workshops, and shared experiences.
Explore
Research
Explore research and scholarship that uncover, preserve, and illuminate the richness of Japanese culture.
Explore
Conversations
Explore conversations, lectures, and public programs that bring together artists, scholars, and cultural leaders.
Rentals
Gather
Gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate life's meaningful moments in a welcoming place for community, culture, and connection.
JACCC was founded in 1972 with a bold vision: to create a permanent home where Japanese and Japanese American arts, culture, and community could flourish for generations to come. As our campus opened in phases between 1980 and 1983 in the heart of Little Tokyo, it marked more than the arrival of a cultural center — it represented the resilience of a community determined to preserve its heritage while shaping its future.



