The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St. in Little Tokyo, will host the following cultural exhibits and events during Nisei Week, Aug. 9-10 and 16-17.
Exhibits – Week 1
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First Floor
Ikebana (George J. Doizaki Gallery)
Tea ceremony: Urasenke School of Tea (South Gallery)
Basement
Ceramics: California Japanese Ceramics Guild (Garden Room A)
Kimekomi Japanese dolls: Hirofumi-kai (Garden Room B)
Fifth Floor
Samurai armor and swords: The Samurai Store (Cultural Room)
Community and Special Events — Week 1
Saturday, Aug. 9
JACCC Plaza:
• 9 a.m.: Nisei Week Rubik’s Cube Open
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Craft Beer Garden by Far Bar
• 12:30 to 4 p.m.: Taiko Gathering
This free outdoor concert showcases local Southern California taiko groups. Now in its 21st year, this event brings over a thousand people to Little Tokyo to experience the sheer power and human spirit of Japanese American taiko. Sponsored by the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina.
12:30 p.m. – Yuujou Daiko
1:00 p.m. – Kishin Daiko
1:30 p.m. – KSK Martial Arts
2:00 p.m. – Yoki Daiko
2:30 p.m. – Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
3:00 p.m. – Kotobuki No Kai – Japanese Folk Dance
3:30 p.m. – Kodama Daiko
Aratani Theater:
• 7 p.m.: Coronation Ball
Sunday, Aug. 10
JACCC Plaza:
• 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Taiko Gathering
10:30 a.m. – Togen Daiko
11:00 a.m. – Aikido Center of L.A.
11:30 a.m. – PROTA Taiko
12:00 p.m. – Kyodo Taiko
12:30 p.m. – Sumo Demonstration
1:00 p.m. – Koshin Taiko
1:30 p.m. – Taiko Effect
2:00 p.m. – Nisei Week Marching Band
2:30 p.m. – L.A. Matsuri Daiko
3:00 p.m. – Celtaiko
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Craft Beer Garden by Far Bar
• 4 p.m.: Grand Parade
Exhibits — Week 2
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First Floor
Bonsai: Nampu-kai (George J. Doizaki Gallery)
Bonsai: John Naka Exhibition (South Gallery)
Basement
Calligraphy: Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai (Garden Room A)
Kimekomi Japanese dolls: Yukari Kai (Garden Room B)
Third Floor
Sashiko (embroidery): Pioneer Center (Room 311)
Sumie (brush painting): Kawai Sumie (Room 302)
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