Our first Kimono Club gathering  was a wonderful introduction to an ongoing and welcoming space for learning about kimono. The one-hour session focused on the basic items needed for kimono dressing  and gave participants a chance to see and talk about them in person. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this first meeting! It was great to connect, share questions, and begin building a foundation together. For those who couldn’t attend, we’ve shared the handouts from the ga

On January 3rd, our staff and volunteers gathered for Shinnenkai , a traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration, to welcome the year together in the best way possible, through food, laughter, and community. We started the day by making mochi , a meaningful New Year tradition that symbolizes good fortune, strength, and togetherness. In addition, Eriko prepared beautiful Osechi , bringing the spirit of the New Year to the table with dishes full of tradition and care. Alongside

2025年の締めくくりと2026年のはじまりに As 2025 comes to a close, we at Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center  would like to pause, reflect, and express our heartfelt gratitude. 2025 年も終わりを迎えようとしています。これまでの歩みを振り返り、茶編より心より感謝申し上げます。 This year was especially meaningful for us, as Cha-Ami celebrated its grand opening in April . What began as a vision became a shared space for learning, cultural exchange, and connection. 2025 年 4 月 、 茶編はグランドオープンを迎えました。ひとつの想いから始まった茶編は、学びや文化交流、人と人とがつながる場所として少しずつ成長してきました。