JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

At our new exhibition, NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI AND BEYOND: Exploring Tradition Through Technology, cultural artifacts and historical objects can be examined up close and in detail, taking visitors to an incredible journey through the samurai world, the Edo period and the Jōmon period! NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan’s sole public broadcaster and have been at the forefront of using cutting-edge technology in their programs and projects. From 8K broadcasting to virtual production, NHK continues to advance research in high-definition imaging and CG. In collaboration with museums and art institutions, NHK and NEP (NHK Enterprises) has taken initiative to make ultra-high-definition 3D scanning of various Japanese artworks and structures to increase public access. Our free exhibition gives everyone an opportunity to view these cultural treasures without the museum glass and augmented with audio and graphical annotations – providing a deeper understanding of these objects. Visit JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles at Ovation Hollywood today! #JapanHouseLA #JHLANeoJaponism #NHK #JapaneseArt #3DCG #CulturalPreservation #Samurai

Capture the sweet artistry of Hokkaido with the beloved confectionery brand ROKKATEI! Since 1933, they have been handcrafting sweets from premium local ingredients like the legendary Marusei Butter Sandwich, delicate Menkoi Petite Madeleines, and crisp White Chocolate Strawberries. They're currently available for the first time outside Japan at WAZA's summer pop-up, alongside stationery and gifts adorned with the brand's distinctive Rokka no Mori floral pattern. The iconic design illustrates the founder's belief that sweets represent cultural richness. It's the last weekend to purchase these unique gifts before they go away on July 20! Make sure to stop by WAZA on our Level 2 Shop space at Ovation Hollywood! #JHLA #WAZA #Rokkatei #JapaneseSweets #Hokkaido

Explore the artistry of samurai weaponry up close with our activation Steel & Honor: Forged in Tradition, that showcases the spectacular design and utility of historic, samurai weaponry with a display of authentic blades, fittings, and helmets curated with the support of Jidai Arts ⚔️ View historical items like a wakizashi (short sword), a naginata (polearm), a collection of menuki (handle ornaments), a kabuto (helmet) with the maedate (frontal crest), and much more! This extension to our exhibition NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI & BEYOND will offer an opportunity to see how the weaponry itself came to represent its own form of high art through its detailed rendering of personal and spiritual motifs. Explore all of the weaponry that transcended utility to become a form of expression and adornment for the samurai while you're on break this summer! 🗓️ Now – September 1, 2025 📍 JAPAN HOUSE, Level 2 Gallery 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lueo0W #JapanHouseLA #NeoJaponism #Samurai #Katana #Sword #JapaneseCulture

This summer we celebrated a major milestone of welcoming 1 million visitors since our grand opening in 2018! 🎉 🙌 ✨ We are extremely grateful to our guests & followers for your continued support and active participation in our exhibitions, programs, and collaborations that propel a deeper understanding of Japan and Japanese culture with our nationwide global community. 🇯🇵🤍 We look forward in continuing to showcase the best of Japan by offering an immersive cultural experience that intrigues the five senses. From our Michelin-starred restaurant UKA that serves kaiseki food, a relaxing Library space with approx. 700 books about Japan, a Salon where we host curated programs, our WAZA Shop selling Japanese traditional and modern items, and the rotating exhibitions in our Gallery space – we hope you visit our location in Ovation Hollywood to experience a taste of Japanese culture. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts and we hope to welcome a million more visitors in the future! #JapanHouseLA #JHLA #1M #JapaneseCulture

Kotohira-gū Shrine is the head shrine of “Kotohira” shrines and named after Konpira, the guardian deity of maritime transportation. This shrine is long beloved by Japanese people as they affectionately call it “Konpira-san.” Its grounds are rich in art & culture and is well known for its long stone-step path. The Kotohira-gū Shrine is located in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, and within its walls you can find various work from famous Edo period artists including Itō Jakuchū, Gantai, and Takahashi Yuichi who was a pioneer of contemporary Japanese western art. At our NEO-JAPONISM | Samurai and Beyond: Exploring Tradition Through Technology exhibition, you can peer through walls of the 120 square-foot room of the shrine’s Oku-shoin building to view Jakuchū painting, One Hundred Flowers, through 3DCG. Make sure you take this chance to experience a work of art that is usually closed to the public! #JapanHouseLA #JHLANeoJaponism #JapaneseArt #HistoricalArchitecture #JapaneseShrine #Kotohiragu #ItoJakuchu

The world of kabuki, a traditional Japanese form of theatre that began in the Edo period and was particularly enjoyed by the townspeople during this time. Through ukiyo-e portraits, artists like Tōshūsai Sharaku spotlight the diverse range of characters and personalities played by kabuki actors during the Edo period (1603-1868). In the late 18th century, developments in multi-color printing and mass production propelled ukiyo-e prints to the center of popular culture. When ukiyo-e prints were introduced at the 1867 Paris International Exposition, they greatly influenced European artists and triggered a fascination for Japanese art and design known as Japonisme. Visit NEO-JAPONISM | Samurai and Beyond: Exploring Tradition Through Technology to get a detailed look at three ukiyo-e prints with two of them featuring kabuki actors by Sharaku. You can even make your own customized postcards with the featured prints to take home with you! #JapanHouseLA #JHLANeoJaponism #JapaneseArt #Kabuki #Ukiyoe #Sharaku

Summer brings in flourishing flowers and we're celebrating by hosting Summer Blooms | Japanese Style Flower Arranging, a hands-on floral arrangement workshop that offers a unique opportunity to experience the art of mindful floral design through the lens of Japanese aesthetics. 🌸🌺🌼🌷 Floral artist Ms. Mitsuko Osuga, known for her refined style rooted in Japanese sensibilities, will guide you to learn how to create arrangements using seasonal flowers sourced fresh from the market on the day of the event. 💐✨ All attendees can take home their arrangement to extend the serene and thoughtful experience to their home. Everyone is welcome, no experience is required! Join us for a cross-cultural experience that fosters mindfulness and creativity. Purchase tickets from the registration link below! 🗓️ Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 JAPAN HOUSE Salon, Level 5 🎟️ $40 🔗 🔗 https://bit.ly/3GqnZqf ⚠️ We recommend guests to bring a good pair of scissors and an apron to keep clothes clean. Image 2 & 3 Credit: ©Mitsuko Floral #JapanHouseLA #FlowerArrangement #FloralWorkshop #MitsukoOsuga #ThingsToDoinLA #JHLA

Summertime in Japan is filled with lively summer festivals all across the country. A well-known one is the Tanabata Festival held on July 7. 🎋 The festival is based on the romantic legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the Milky Way and only able to reunite once a year. People write their wishes on colorful strips of paper and hang them on bamboo branches in hopes their wishes will also come true. 🌌 🌟 During festivals, the streets are crowded with people dressed in vibrant yukatas (summer kimono) and delicious aroma wafting from the food stalls. Popular street foods include takoyaki (octopus ball), karaage (fried chicken), candied apple and more! There are also games like ring tosses and fishing for yo-yo balloons to enjoy. The next time you visit a local or major summer festival in Japan, make sure to enjoy the full experience! ✨ #JapaneseFestival #SummerFestival #Tanabata #StreetFood #JapanHouseLA #JapaneseCulture #VisitJapan

⚠️ Giveaway Alert! ⚠️ Join the summer fun with a chance to win a pair of tickets to our upcoming Movie & Bites “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” program on (Sat.) July 26! ☀️ ⛱️ Our popular Movie & Bites series will highlight “Flavors of Summer in Japan” with the animated feature film “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” and a tasting experience of Japan’s konamon (flour-based street food) dishes like yakisoba (fried noodles) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes)! 😋 Sign up for our newsletter and enter now for a chance to win two tickets to this family-friendly event that explores animation and Japanese cuisine! Entry period closes (Fri.) July 18 at 11:59 PM. Entry Methods 🌐 Online 1. Sign up to our newsletter via https://bit.ly/3Q2XBoL *Skip this step if you are already a subscriber, and go to step 2 2. Fill out the Google Form (https://bit.ly/44rCfqN) & Submit! 📮 Mail-In Entry 1. Mail a postcard with your name, address, phone number, and email address with a note referencing the Movie & Bites “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” Giveaway, to JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Attn: PR & Marketing Department, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 205, Los Angeles, CA, 90028. Upon receipt of the mail-in entry, you will receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. All mail-in entries must be hand-printed. Note: If you’ve purchased tickets and are selected to win, your already-purchased tickets will be reimbursed. #JapanHouseLA #MovieandBites #FortuneFavorsLadyNikuko #Giveaway #AnimatedMovie #JapaneseFood

If you want to try Japanese ramen in its most authentic form, you can find it in the "Ramen Alley" in the city of Sapporo, the birthplace of miso ramen, and vendors serve this dish to delicious perfection today! There are many ramen restaurants to select from nestled in the buzzy izakaya taverns and karaoke parlors of Susukino that put their unique twist on the ultimate Japanese comfort food. Read about some of the best miso ramen restaurants from Travel + Leisure here: https://bit.ly/43Eobet #JapanHouseLA #MisoRamen #Sapporo #Ramen #VisitJapan