Valley Japanese Community Center

Valley Japanese Community Center Our mission is to preserve and further the timeless cultural traditions, which is our legacy by gene New classes in yoga and chair yoga are also offered.

After being released from various relocation centers, Issei Pioneers settling in the Eastern San Fernando Valley saw a need for a centralized gathering place. this would serve as a cultural resource of civic and community events thus adding to the already rich cultural diversity of the area. Valley Japanese Community Center was first established in 1952 as a non-profit corporation. We strive to pr

eserve and perpetuate our Japanese American heritage and cultural experience. It is noteworthy that our Japanese Language School under the Kyodo System is one of the oldest operating institutions in the Los Angeles County. One of the first organizations formed under Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji buddhist Temple was Valley Buddhist Temple. We are proud to offer diverse classes, clubs and activities to enrich the Japanese-American culture of the community. Martial arts classes in Judo and Kendo are currently being offered. Other cultural offerings are Shigin (Japanese poetry, Tea Ceremony, Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) and Taiko. You must be a Community Center member to participate. The ever popular, Shiatsu is one service offered at a discounted rate for anyone in the community. The second Friday of each month is set aside for Community Center Cabinet meetings. We have an open door policy and are always open to suggestions for improvements in all areas. Please contact us for further information or if you would just like to get involved.

06/06/2026

Yosakoi Naruko Odori.
3 more practices left!
I do not own rights to this music.

06/06/2026
06/06/2026

2nd practice tonight. This is Shigisan Ondo from the Nara Prefecture. We use Tenugui or towels for this dance.
I do not own the rights to this song.

https://youtu.be/zH6K7j0Pt6M?si=gILnrfPZ2n3B8Du2Uki Uki Ondo is one of the dances on the 2026 playlist. Here is a video...
06/03/2026

https://youtu.be/zH6K7j0Pt6M?si=gILnrfPZ2n3B8Du2

Uki Uki Ondo is one of the dances on the 2026 playlist. Here is a video from 15 years ago at Valley Japanese Community Center! Enjoy. 🥰

Uki Uki Ondo performed using an Uchiwa or Round type fan.

06/03/2026

We started Bon Odori practice tonight! Thank you to all who turned out. We have 4 more practices so if you want to learn the dances for Obon 2026 come on out! Tell your friends and family! I do not own the rights to this music.

See everyone Tuesday night! 🥰
05/31/2026

See everyone Tuesday night! 🥰

Bon Odori practices will be on Tuesday and Friday evenings starting 6/2, 5, 9, 12 and 16 from 630PM. Please bring an Uchiwa (round fan), Tenugui (towel), Naruko or kachi kachi (castanet).

05/23/2026

Bon Odori practices will be on Tuesday and Friday evenings starting 6/2, 5, 9, 12 and 16 from 630PM. Please bring an Uchiwa (round fan), Tenugui (towel), Naruko or kachi kachi (castanet).

Meet our two new Bon Odori instructors. Troy and Kaeden. Happy to have them join us!
05/23/2026

Meet our two new Bon Odori instructors. Troy and Kaeden. Happy to have them join us!

We have a wonderful Kendo Club here at our community center. If you would like to know more about this ancient Japanese ...
05/12/2026

We have a wonderful Kendo Club here at our community center. If you would like to know more about this ancient Japanese Martial art please contact them. #剣道

5/9/2026 our center hosted a kimono and accessories event. We had many other vendors participating as well offering the...
05/11/2026

5/9/2026 our center hosted a kimono and accessories event. We had many other vendors participating as well offering their own creative and unique items for sale. An onigiri and cold udon sale was also available raising funds for our center. We need to update our buildings so we may serve our community better. Thank you to Japanology Fair and Yoshiko Kawada for coordinating everything!

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8850 Lankershim Blvd
Sun Valley, CA

Telephone

8188259583

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