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Fall Kaiseki Cooking Workshop

Saturday, September 22
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Learn how to prepare a traditional multi-course kaiseki meal with a fresh new menu for the Fall season! More…

New Guided Meditation Class for Seniors

Wednesdays
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Find peace and tranquility with us on Wednesdays for guided meditation for seniors with Kyoko Kimura, a practitioner of Raja Yoga meditation, a form focusing on mastery of the mind and emotions. More…

Japantown Halloween Carnival

Friday, October 26
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family out for a night of Halloween fun, games and frights at our annual Halloween Carnival with JCYC! More…

We’re looking for new instructors!

Have a skill or hobby that you want to share? We’re searching for new instructors who can add their talents to the diverse programs we offer each year. Take a moment to fill out our Instructor Recruitment form here

Job Opportunities

Inspiring, Creative, Committed, Detail-oriented, Team-Player, Positive and Outgoing – if these are some of the words that describe your work values and you want to help make a difference in people’s lives while contributing toward the future of the Japanese American community, maybe a career at the Center is for you.

Position opening soon, send resume to jobs@jcccnc.org

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Unearthing Camp Memories: Guest Lecture on Archaeological Work at Manzanar and Gila River

Saturday, September 29
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Graduate researchers Laura Ng and Koji Lau-Ozawa of Stanford University Archaeology Center will present on their findings at Manzanar and Gila River WWII Japanese American incarceration camp sites. Free admission, please RSVP. More…

Saturday, September 29
@ Hotel Kabuki

Tickets on sale now.  More…

Ukulele 101: For the True Beginner 4-Week Workshop

Thursdays, October 4-25
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Our 4-week beginner’s course will teach you the basics of the ukulele, from tuning, strumming, to playing chords and songs! No musical experience necessary, all you need is an ukulele! More…

Ramen Cooking Workshop with Kaori Becker

Saturday, October 13
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Local chef Kaori Becker of Kaori’s Kitchen returns to teach how to make restaurant-quality ramen, passing down knowledge from her own grandmother who owned and operated a ramen shop in Fukushima, Japan. More…

If you are interested in learning more or would like an application please fill out this form.

Support Those Affected by Japan Floods

Japan recently experienced what is considered the worst weather disaster the country has faced in 36 years. The floods and landslides in western Japan in July have led to severe damage, most notably in the Ehime, Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures. To date, hundreds of people have lost their lives, many have suffered damages to their homes and many more are left without water.

The Center is partnering with the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) in a fundraising effort to support to victims of the devastating rain and flooding in Japan. USJC, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and the Japanese American Citizens League have established the Japan Flood Friendship Fund (JFFF) to aid those who are affected. 100% of the contributions will go to relief efforts through our network of nonprofit organizations that are working on the ground.

Please know that a donation of any amount will be appreciated and your gesture of support will give hope to the survivors of the Japan flood. Please consider donating through the form on the USJC website.

– Please note that this campaign is not organized by the JCCCNC/the Center –