Fri, Nov 06Orchids LimitedFriday Evening – Kokedama Workshop Unwind your week with a relaxing evening of Japanese kokedama! Learn how to create your own beautiful moss-covered plant to take home.- Sat, Nov 07Orchids LimitedSaturday Morning – Kokedama Workshop Start your weekend with a hands-on kokedama experience! Learn the Japanese art of creating a living moss ball and make your own to take home.
For a calendar view of our events, check out our Calendar page.
PAST EVENTS
Sogetsu Ikebana - Bignner ClassSat, Aug 22Cha-Ami, Suite B5
Kids' Day ー 子供の日Sat, May 09Cha-Ami, Suite B5
Okonomiyaki PartySat, Apr 25Studio TimeOut
Ai-zome: Indigo Dyeing with Shibori TechniquesMultiple DatesSat, Mar 28Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center
Kimono to Clothing: Inspired Creations by MarshaSat, Jan 24Anthony Place Suite# B5
2 Pocket Card Case SewingSat, Jan 17Saint Anthony
Kimono Club – First GatheringSat, Jan 10Anthony Place Suite# B5
Card Making & Seasonal Ornament Making WorkshopSat, Dec 06Cha-Ami at Anthony Place Suite# B5
Character Bento WorkshopFri, Oct 17Anthony Place - Suite B5
KIDS GUERNICAMon, Aug 04Cha-Ami Suite# B5
Origami for AdultsSat, Jun 07Anthony Place
Library KickoffSun, Apr 13Anthony Place - Suite B5
OkonomiyakiFri, Apr 04Studio TimeOut
HinamatsuriSun, Mar 02Anthony Place - Suite B5
Tsumami Zaiku Basic - つまみ細工Sat, Oct 26Lauderdale- OkonomiyakiSat, Jul 20Studio TimeOut
Japanese Calligraphy - 習字Sat, Apr 20Lauderdale
Origami for Adults Workshop
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 7
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center, St. Anthony
Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon of origami just for adults! This hands-on workshop introduces the art of Japanese paper folding in a calm and supportive setting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session is a wonderful opportunity to explore traditional and contemporary designs and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of folding paper.
All materials will be provided, and step-by-step instruction will be led by Mayumi Amada, our talented art coordinator.
🧘♀️ No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a couple of mindful hours in good company.
Cha-Ami at the AAPI Month Festival – May 17 in Edina
Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center is proud to participate in the 2025 AAPI Month Festival, themed “Cultivating Growth"
Saturday, May 17 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Rosland Park in Edina, Minnesota.
At this family-friendly event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, Cha-Ami will host a hands-on Origami activity booth, where visitors of all ages can try their hand at the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Volunteers from Cha-Ami will be on-site to guide participants in creating simple and beautiful origami pieces to take home.
We look forward to connecting with the community and sharing the joy of Japanese culture through this fun, interactive experience.
Come visit us and explore the many cultures represented at this vibrant community festival!
📍 Rosland Park – 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN
🕛 Saturday, May 17 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Furoshiki Workshop
Come join us to learn about “Furoshiki”, a square piece of fabric that has been used in Japan for centuries for wrapping, protecting, transporting, organizing, decorating and so on.
The Sunday service is held in both English and Japanese, welcoming everyone to experience worship in a bilingual setting. Whether you're fluent in one language or both, the service provides a unique opportunity to connect with faith and community in a meaningful way. 11 am to 12 pm, followed by Furoshiki Workshop at 12:30 pm.
Furoshiki Instructor: Kazumi Kataoka has lived in Minnesota for more than 25 years. A self-claimed “furoshiki enthusiast”, sho wants to spread the word about this eco-friendly, versatile piece of Japanese culture. For more information, please visit https://bagstitute.com.
“The activities are funded, in part, by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.”
August 18, 2024 - 3:00PM ~ 9:00PM
Cha-Ami will be there at the OBON Festival again this year.
Advance tickets only. Please follow this link for more information.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Taught by Yoshiko Shakal with "Wa-Sho", unique series of hands-on cooking classes on Japanese food, culture and nutrition.
Please note the location which is not our usual place.
We hope you can come and join the fun and yumminess.
Do you have questions? Feel free to contact us at info@cha-amijcc.org
Sensei: Yoshiko Shakal
Festivals - May 2024
May 2024
Saturday - 4
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:30 ~ 11:30am
Como Park at the Cherry Blossom Trees
Free event
1225 Estabrook Dr Saint Paul, MN 55103
More information: www.stpaulnagasaki.org
Yes! Cha-Ami will be there!
Sunday - 12
Sunday, May 12, 2024
2:00 ~ 4:00pm
12th Annual
Nicollet Island Cherry Tree Festival
Free admission
Yes! Cha-Ami will be there!
Saturday - 18
Saturday, May 18, 2024
12:00 ~ 4:00pm
Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander Month Festival
Yes! Cha-Ami will be there!
is hosting a cultural exchange student delegation for high school and college students to visit Bloomington's sister city of Izumi,
Osaka, Japan this summer.
Participants will stay with host families and tour the city of Izumi as well as surrounding communities of Osaka, Kyoto, and more from June 6th - 18th, 2024.
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