JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Our popular Movie & Bites film series returns with the feature film "School Lunch of Ashiya City (2022).” The film showcases and demonstrates the high quality, nutritional balance, and cultural significance of kyushoku (school lunch) and food education. Japanese school lunches have gained international recognition for their high quality, nutritional balance, and the integration of teaching meal etiquette and food education. Its holistic approach has inspired international initiatives like Table for Two in educating students about nutrition and cultural food customs. Following the screening we will have a presentation on the history of kyushoku and a sample school lunch to give guests a taste of what makes Japanese school lunches so special. Join us for a great opportunity to learn more kyushoku – the Japanese school lunch program that provides students a pathway to a diet that is healthy and nutritious! Register here: https://bit.ly/4igSGfU Supported by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Special Thanks: Yakult USA & Kewpie USA Image Credits: ?2022 Ashiya no Kyushoku Production Committee #JHLA #MovieandBites #JapaneseFood #JapanHouseLA #JapaneseFilms #SchoolLunches #FoodEducation

Japanese woodworking practice is renowned for its precision, and it epitomizes a profound reverence for nature and environmental balance. Our new exhibition, Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit, explores the skilled artisanship of these carpenters and the spirit with which they perform this detailed carpentry. Immerse yourself in the intricate world of Japanese woodworking and discover not only their impeccable craftsmanship but also experience the profound reverence for nature that echoes through every piece. Their approach is a powerful reminder of environmental balance and the vital role we play in it today. Join us in exploring how this unique appreciation shapes their work and resonates with our global commitment towards environmental balance at Masters of Carpentry, now open at JHLA through January 2025. (Note: We will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28) #JHLA #MastersOfCarpentry #JapaneseCarpentry #JapaneseForests #JHLACarpentry #JapanHouseLA #ForestSkillandSpirit #Daiku #Nature

We're offering visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse heritage of Japanese tea ceremony with a special Tea Ceremony Pop-Up next to the Sa-an Teahouse within our Level 2 Gallery featuring the new exhibition, Masters of Carpentry! ??? A special part of our new exhibition, Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit, is the installation of the Sa-an teahouse that was originally designed by the renowned tea master Sen no Rikyu in the 16th century. This unique piece of Japanese history showcases the intricate and sophisticated carpentry of the sukiya daiku. ???? December Tea Tuesdays: Features Omotesenke tea ceremony, known for its relaxed and accessible approach to tea. Dates: Dec. 3rd & Dec.10th Times: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 3:00 – 4:00 PM Tickets: https://bit.ly/4i7KFtq January Tea Tuesdays: In celebration of National Hot Tea month features Urasenke tea ceremony known for its distinctive approach to aesthetics. Dates: Jan. 7th & Jan. 14th 2025 Times: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Z2NDXz All Tea Tuesdays session tickets are $23.18 each! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn more about the traditional tea ceremonies that beautifully demonstrate Japanese philosophical and artistic principles while sitting in front of a historical teahouse. Register NOW for Tea Tuesdays at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles located in Ovation Hollywood! #JapanHouseLA #japanesetea #teaceremony #thingstodoinla #mastersofcarpentry #Daiku #japanesecarpentry #JHLA

Today is Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日), celebrated on November 23rd every year in Japan! ???? It’s a national holiday where people express gratitude ?? to all workers for their contributions to society. ???????????????????? This holiday is derived from the ancient harvest festival known as Niiname-sai (新嘗祭) ??, which celebrates the first rice harvest of the year. ?? This ritual has been observed for centuries, beginning when rice became a staple of Japanese culture. ?? Originally, people gave thanks for the bountiful harvest and the farmers who worked hard to produce it. Over time, the holiday has evolved to honor the contributions of workers across all industries in Japan. ?? To celebrate Labor Thanksgiving Day, be sure to show your appreciation to the hard-working people around you! ???? #LaborThanksgivingDay #LaborAppreciationDay #勤労感謝の日 #Japan #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseHoliday #Niinamesai #ThankYou #JapanHouseLA #JHLA

Important schedule update! ?? Please be aware of our upcoming closure dates. JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (Level 2 & Level 5) and UKA will be CLOSED on 11/28 (Thu.) Our newest exhibition, Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit is open NOW through January 22nd so don't miss your chance to visit before the end of 2024! ? #JHLA #MastersOfCarpentry #Daiku #JapanHouseLA #OvationHollywood #HolidayHours

This holiday season, discover how the beautiful and sustainable technique of furoshiki wrapping can elevate your gift-giving experience this December! ????? We're holding two sessions in early December to spotlight this versatile tradition of elegant gift wrapping, an eco-conscious alternative to disposable wrapping paper, perfect for creating memorable gifts for everyone on your list. ??? In previous furoshiki workshops, we've shown participants a style of wrapping used to create daily-use items like grocery and tote bags. This special holiday furoshiki workshop will explore the meaningful expression in the art of gift-giving, where the careful attention paid to wrapping speaks volumes about the giver’s feelings. ?? In a two-hour session led by expert instructor Kumi Corsa, participants will discover how a single piece of cloth can transform into endless possibilities for holiday gift presentation. The session begins with an introduction to furoshiki’s rich historical background and its role in Japanese gift-giving culture, where the art of wrapping represents a heartfelt dialogue between giver and receiver. ?? Each participant will receive their own 35-inch square furoshiki cloth to take home, empowering them to continue this sustainable practice throughout the holiday season and beyond. Join us on December 7th, 2024, at our Level 5 Salon. Session 1 will be held from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM and Session 2 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Tickets are $55.20 each. Seats are limited so please register before space runs out here: https://bit.ly/3Coiy93 #JapanHouseLA #furoshiki #furoshikiwrapping #giftwrapping #sustainability #japaneseart #holidayseason #thingstodoinla #ovationhollywood #JHLA

Experience the holistic relationship between forest, skill, and spirit at our new exhibition, Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit, now officially open TODAY! This is the debut exhibition of Masters of Carpentry, which has never been shown at any other JAPAN HOUSE location before, making it a completely new experience for visitors of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles. Master carpenters, also known as daiku, honor nature by sourcing wood harmoniously with the forest and are known for their precision and technical craftsmanship that doesn't utilize nails during its construction. See the intricate tools these master carpenters used, walk through a full-scale teahouse and see recreations of Yakushi-ji temple roofs in our gallery which showcase their carpentry skills, and even experience the harmonious nature of the forest with different wood textures and aromas. Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit is now open at Japan House LA TODAY through January 22, 2025 at Ovation Hollywood! ??? 竹中大工道具館 #JHLA #MastersOfCarpentry #Daiku #JapaneseCarpentry #JapaneseForests #JHLACarpentry #JapanHouseLA #ForestSkillandSpirit

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles will transport you to the Kansai region with two FREE activations at WAZA Shop on Level 2 that will spotlight the flavors and craftsmanship of the dynamic Kansai region as the perfect complement to your pre-holiday shopping! ??? On November 23rd from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, we will host a Tsujiri Iced Matcha Sampling activation to give visitors a chance to taste refreshing Tsujiri Iced Matcha straight from the Kyoto prefecture plus sweet snacks and tips on some new ways to prepare this world-famous tea at home. As an additional treat, shoppers will receive a shaken bottle gift when they purchase Tsujiri Matcha. The Art of Pearl | Craft Demonstration activation will take place on November 23rd - November 24th from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, spotlighting Designer Yoshiharu Ito demonstrating the natural beauty of pearls from the Hyogo prefecture as they are transformed into wearable art! Based in Kobe, the conduit for 70% of the world’s pearls, Ito’s brand La Verite is known for the unique “Art of Pearl” collection and he will share the intricate techniques for processing pearls into stunning works of art. Swing by for a free matcha tea tasting and pearl design demonstration from an acclaimed Kansai-based artisan, and linger to browse unique gifts for everyone on your list! If you'd like to learn more about Biwako pearls before this demonstration, read our article here: https://bit.ly/3CpG1qi #JapanHouseLA #WAZA #Kansai #Kyoto #Matcha #JapaneseTea #YoshiharuIto #Pearls #Hyogo #JapaneseArt #ThingsToDoinLA #JHLA

Our upcoming, free exhibition Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit explores Japan’s master carpenters, known as daiku through the 5 pillars of daiku (carpenter) culture which we will introduce one by one. JOINERY | Japanese joinery often do not utilize nails or screws and instead cleverly crafts wood to slot together. The joinery techniques allow for “wiggle room” that absorbs the shocks of earthquakes and can be replaced or repaired allowing for more structural integrity to endure over the years. Experience the strength and beauty of Japanese joinery at our Masters of Carpentry exhibition, opening TOMORROW on November 20, 2024 at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles located at Ovation Hollywood. Learn more about the exhibition here: https://bit.ly/48F9fxt #JHLA #MastersOfCarpentry #Daiku #ASMR #JapaneseCarpentry #JapaneseForests #JHLACarpentry #JapanHouseLA #ForestSkillandSpirit #ASMRSeries

Our upcoming, free exhibition Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit explores Japan’s master carpenters, known as daiku through the 5 pillars of daiku (carpenter) culture which we will introduce one by one. SUKIYA DAIKU | Sukiya daiku are artisans of teahouse construction. They employ natural materials to detail and finish Japanese teahouses which value delicacy and transience over robustness. The organic shape, texture, and color of timber, bamboo, clay and grass are accentuated in these intricate structures. Explore a full-scale teahouse built by three daikus at our Masters of Carpentry exhibition, opening in 2 DAYS on November 20, 2024 at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles located at Ovation Hollywood. Learn more about the exhibition here: https://bit.ly/48F9fxt #JHLA #MastersOfCarpentry #Daiku #ASMR #JapaneseCarpentry #JapaneseForests #JHLACarpentry #JapanHouseLA #ForestSkillandSpirit #ASMRSeries