Yokoso Center

06/10/2026

The ELS class schedule will be changing.

Starting now, classes will be held every Monday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This class is full of great content and taught by friendly teachers, helping students build solid English skills in a fun and supportive environment.

If you are interested in learning English, please come and try a class!

ELSクラスの時間が変更になります。

これからは、毎週月曜日と木曜日の午後4時〜6時に開催します。

フレンドリーな先生と一緒に、楽しく学びながら、英語がしっかり身につく内容盛りだくさんのクラスです。

英語を学びたい方、興味のある方は、ぜひ一度参加してみてくださいね。

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

Celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, with us at Yokoso Center!

From Tuesday, June 23 through Tuesday, July 7, we will have Tanabata wish strips available in front of Yokoso Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by, write their wish on a colorful strip of paper, and hang it up.

Tanabata is a traditional Japanese celebration where people write their wishes and hopes on paper strips called tanzaku and hang them on bamboo branches.

Please come by and join this beautiful Japanese tradition!

Dates: Tuesday, June 23 – Tuesday, July 7
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: In front of Yokoso Center

05/31/2026

Polynesian Culture Night has started!!

05/28/2026

We are still looking for a few more volunteers for Polynesian Culture Night on May 31.

If you are available to help, please sign up using the link below.
https://forms.wix.com/f/7368811505539612764

Thank you so much!

5月31日のポリネシアンカルチャーナイトのボランティアを、あと数名募集しています。

お手伝いできる方がいらっしゃいましたら、下記のリンクからサインアップをお願いいたします。https://forms.wix.com/f/7368811505539612764

どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

05/27/2026

Join us to learn Awa Odori, a popular and festive tradition with over 400 years of history. This is a rhythmic dance that is easy to pick up and fun to perform together.

Everyone is welcome — all ages and all skill levels. Come be part of the fun!

阿波踊りを一緒に体験しませんか。
年齢・経験を問わず、どなたでも大歓迎です。
お申し込みは下記リンクからどうぞ。

Awa Odori Ohio Website
https://sites.google.com/view/awaodoriohio/home

05/26/2026

Reiki introduction and experience

Fee: $20

05/25/2026

Discover the beauty of Ohara Ikebana through Moribana Slanting Style arrangements. June lessons feature two different seasonal material combinations while exploring the same graceful slanting form. Beginners are warmly welcome, and all materials and use of containers, kenzans, and scissors are provided in class. Come experience the relaxing and creative art of Japanese flower arranging in a friendly, supportive environment.

$30 for Members, $35 for Non-Members

https://www.oharaikebanacolumbus.com/class/classes

05/16/2026

We are excited to announce our Japanese Calligraphy Workshop!

Beginners and experienced learners are all welcome to join.
Come enjoy the art of Japanese calligraphy in a relaxing and creative atmosphere.
You can write any characters or words you would like to practice, and all materials will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up here https://www.ajcssora.com/

05/02/2026

Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition starts today!