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In 1998, a two-day festival entitled Frank Lloyd Wright + Japan: A Chicago Celebration was added, and included tours, lectures, and a dinner event featuring the combined sounds of jazz and traditional Japanese music led by Tasu Aoki and a tea ceremony led by Urasenke Tea School.
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The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation. 203 N. LaSalle St.,...
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Discover traditional arts such as calligraphy, ikebana, and tea ceremony, as well as language classes and martial arts demonstrations. We believe in sharing culture equitably and accessibly.
If you are a little daring you can walk down on the right side to the water, walk up the bridge wall, climb between the railing and the fence to cross and then do the same on the other side. Probably best to find parking by Jackson Park - 63rd Street beach and come in using the south bridge to the island.
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The Japanese Arts Foundation hosts a diverse range of events at the Jefferson Park Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago. Our events provide an immersive experience into Japanese culture, including tea ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, and cultural festivals.
The festival will take place in the NEWCITY Plaza located in the heart of Lincoln Park, conveniently located next to the Red Line North/Clybourn stop with an attached parking garage.
Japanese Culture Center does not offer on-site parking. The closest parking is at 1000 W Belmont Ave Chicago. See more here.
The Japanese Culture Center in Chicago, IL, founded in 1977 by Aikido Shihan Teacher of Teachers and Zen Master Fumio Toyoda, is dedicated to making the martial arts, crafts, and philosophical treasures of Japan accessible to the public.
