83rd Annual Nisei Week @ JACCC
When
Weekend 1: August 9-10, 2025
Weekend 2: August 16-17, 2025
Where
Price
Free, no RSVP.
About
Join us in honoring one of Los Angeles’ longest-running cultural celebrations! The Nisei Week Foundation will host a vibrant series of events across two weekends, August 9–10 and August 16–17, as part of the Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in historic Little Tokyo.
As a proud participant, JACCC will present a curated selection of traditional Japanese art exhibitions across its campus, offering something for all ages to enjoy. From intricate craftsmanship to timeless cultural expressions, these exhibits invite visitors to experience the beauty and depth of Japanese heritage.
Admission is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required. For questions about the full schedule of Nisei Week events, please contact the Nisei Week Foundation here.
Schedule of Activities & Exhibitions
Click on the tabs below for details on activities for each day.
Weekend 1
Day 1 - Saturday, August 9
Ikebana Flower Arrangement | Ikebana Teachers Association of Southern California
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery, Lobby
Chawan Pop-Up with Cirilo Domine
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | MISE 店 at the Toshizo Watanabe Exhibition Center, Lobby
Tea Ceremony | Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Tea Room, Lobby
Viewing the tea ceremony is free. Enjoy a bowl of high-grade ceremonial matcha with sweets for $10 (cash preferred).
Japanese Dolls | Hirofumi-Kai
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Cultural Room, 500
Japanese Ceramics | The California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Kosaka Center for Art & Crafts, 503B
Weekend 1
Day 2 - Sunday, August 10
Ikebana Flower Arrangement | Ikebana Teachers Association of Southern California
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery, Lobby
Chawan Pop-Up with Cirilo Domine
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | MISE 店 at the Toshizo Watanabe Exhibition Center, Lobby
Tea Ceremony | Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Tea Room, Lobby
Viewing the tea ceremony is free. Enjoy a bowl of high-grade ceremonial matcha with sweets for $10 (cash preferred).
Japanese Dolls | Hirofumi-Kai
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Cultural Room, 500
Japanese Ceramics | The California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Kosaka Center for Art & Crafts, 503B
Weekend 2
Day 1 - Saturday, August 16
Plaza Festival
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery, Lobby
Japanese Tea Tasting
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | MISE 店 at the Toshizo Watanabe Exhibition Center, Lobby
Enjoy free tastings of iced Hojicha, Genmaicha & Ryokucha.
Plus, explore refreshments & bites available for purchase on-site, featuring ceremonial-grade matcha from Morihan, a 186-year-old tea shop in Uji, Kyoto, sourced exclusively for JACCC.
Japanese Calligraphy | Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Tea Room, Lobby
Sashiko | JCPC Demo/Exhibition & Sale
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Japanese Community Pioneer Center, 301
Sword Room | Jidai Arts
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | 411
Japanese Dolls | Yukari-Kai
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Cultural Room, 500
Amakusa White - The Deliciously Elegant Porcelains of Kenta Takaki | Kenta Takaki
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Kosaka Center for Art & Crafts, 503B
Weekend 2
Day 2 - Sunday, August 17
Plaza Festival
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | George J. Doizaki Gallery, Lobby
Japanese Tea Tasting
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | MISE 店 at the Toshizo Watanabe Exhibition Center, Lobby
Enjoy free tastings of iced Hojicha, Genmaicha & Ryokucha.
Plus, explore refreshments & bites available for purchase on-site, featuring ceremonial-grade matcha from Morihan, a 186-year-old tea shop in Uji, Kyoto, sourced exclusively for JACCC.
Japanese Calligraphy | Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Tea Room, Lobby
Let’s Do Tea - Mono | JCPC
Workshop: Tea Ceremony & Kimono Dressing
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Japanese Community Pioneer Center, 301
Sword Room | Jidai Arts
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | 411
Japanese Dolls | Yukari-Kai
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Cultural Room, 500
Amakusa White - The Deliciously Elegant Porcelains of Kenta Takaki | Kenta Takaki
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Kosaka Center for Art & Crafts, 503B
Taiko Gathering
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Isamu Noguchi Plaza
Things To Know
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, contact info@jaccc.org.
Plan Your Visit
JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector. Zenshuji Soto Mission is just a 5-minute walk from the same station.
For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.