81st Annual Nisei Week @ JACCC
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The Nisei Week Foundation will be hosting a variety of activities across two weekends (8/12-13 & 8/19-20) in celebration of the Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival.
As part of the activities, JACCC will present a variety of traditional Japanese art exhibitions for people of all ages to enjoy. The exhibitions are free and open to the public.
For questions on the overall Nisei Week activities, please contact the Nisei Week Foundation here.
Click on the blue tabs below for details on activities for each day.
Book & Rummage Sale
10 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
We will be accepting cash only for purchases.
Ikebana Flower Arrangement by the Southern California Ikebana Teachers Association
10 am - 4 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery (Lobby)
Tea Ceremony with Urasenke Tea School
10 am - 4 pm | Tea Room (Lobby)
Japanese Dolls by Hirofumi-Kai
10 am - 4 pm | 5th Fl. Cultural Room
Japanese Ceramics by the California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild
10 am - 4 pm | Ste. 502
Coronation
7 - 9 pm | Aratani Theatre
The Nisei Week court candidates show off the results of their training and vie to be crowned the 2022 Nisei Week Queen.
Book & Rummage Sale
10 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
We will be accepting cash only for purchases.
Ikebana Flower Arrangement by the Southern California Ikebana Teachers Association
10 am - 4 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery (Lobby)
Tea Ceremony with Urasenke Tea School
10 am - 4 pm | Tea Room (Lobby)
Japanese Dolls by Hirofumi-Kai
10 am - 4 pm | 5th Fl. Cultural Room
Japanese Ceramics by the California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild
10 am - 4 pm | Ste. 502
Spotlight: Ramen Burger
11 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
For the 10-year anniversary of the original Ramen Burger, Keizo Shimamoto, JACCC's Director of Culinary Events, will bring back his famed novelty creation to JACCC during Nisei Week.
Ramen Burger at Nisei Week is sponsored by Day-Lee Foods, Inc. In-kind support is provided by Camp Chef.
Book Sale
10 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
We will be accepting cash only for purchases.
John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition
10 am - 4 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery (Lobby)
Japanese Calligraphy by Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai
10 am - 4 pm | Tea Room (Lobby)
Japanese Dolls by Yukari-Kai
10 am - 4 pm | 5th Fl. Cultural Room
Japanese Community Pioneer Center's Sashiko Demo/Exhibition & Presentation Sale
10 am - 4 pm | Ste. 301
Plaza Festival
11 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family.
Spotlight: Ramen Burger
11 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
For the 10-year anniversary of the original Ramen Burger, Keizo Shimamoto, JACCC's Director of Culinary Events, will bring back his famed novelty creation to JACCC during Nisei Week.
Ramen Burger at Nisei Week is sponsored by Day-Lee Foods, Inc. In-kind support is provided by Camp Chef.
Book Sale
10 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
We will be accepting cash only for purchases.
John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition
10 am - 4 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery (Lobby)
Japanese Calligraphy by Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai
10 am - 4 pm | Tea Room (Lobby)
Japanese Dolls by Yukari-Kai
10 am - 4 pm | 5th Fl. Cultural Room
Plaza Festival
11 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family.
Taiko Gathering
11 am - 4 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Showcasing Japanese drum (taiko) groups from across Southern California.