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Cultural Resources

Asian American Arts Centre
26 Bowery
New York, NY 10013
212.233.2154
212.766.1287 (fax)
Robert Lee, Executive Director

Creates and develops a wide variety of arts and cultural programs in four areas: performance presentations, exhibitions and catalog publications, folk arts research and documentation, and education. Publishes biannually, Artspiral.

East San Gabriel Valley
Japanese Community Center, Inc. (ESGVJCC)
1203 West Puente Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
818.960.2566
818.960.0866 (fax)
Georgiann Tamai, Executive Secretary

Promotes and preserves the cultural heritage and traditions of Japan through the sponsorship of social, educational and recreational activities for its members and families. Publishes a monthly newsletter, Newsette.

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI)
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
310.324.6611
310.324-3223 (Fax)
ghori@jci-gardena.org
Gary Hori, Executive Director

Serves the Japanese American community of the South Bay area by providing services for the arts, culture, education, language classes, senior citizens, sports and youth. Publishes a quarterly newsletter.

Hawai'i Educational and Cultural Society
1197 River Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
808.537.4815
808.531.4034 (fax)
Wilfred Mitsuji Oka, President/Executive Director

Provides information and coordination for organizations presenting cultural, educational and musical programs for children, with an emphasis on Japanese and Korean culture.

Honolulu Academy of Arts
http://www.honoluluacademy.org
900 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
808.532.8700
808.532.8787 (fax)
George R. Ellis, Director

Collects Asian and Western art; maintains a library of art books. Publishes a variety of materials, including a monthly newsletter, Calendar News.

Japanese American Association of New York, Inc. (JAA)
15 West 44th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10036
212.840.6942
212.840.0616 (fax)
Jiro Murase, President

Promotes friendly relations and advances the welfare and mutual aid among Japanese and Japanese Americans in the New York area and promotes their educational advancement. Provides services in cooperation with the Japanese Consulate in New York, various local organizations, local Asian American associations, the Japanese American United Church and the New York Buddhist Church. Publishes a bi-monthly newsletter

Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC)
http://www.jaccc.org
244 South San Pedro Street
Room 505
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3832
213.628.2725
213.617.8576 (fax)
Gerald D. Yoshitomi, Executive Director

Preserves and promotes Japanese American cultual heritage and encourages greater understanding of Japanese culture in the United States. Presents traditional and contemporary performing arts from Japan through its Japan America Theatre; its George J. Doizaki Gallery provides a stage for the presentation of notable visual arts from Japan and the local Asian American community; its Franklin D. Murphy library specializes in books on Japan and on Japanese Americans. Provides facilities to the community for conferences and classes. Publishes a quarterly newsletter, At The Center.

Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)
4427 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60640
773.275.0097
773.275.0958 (fax)
jasc_chicago@yahoo.com
Ms. Jean Fujiu, Executive Director

The JASC offers cultural classes, community programming, and other
educational programs to the publilc year-round. The JASC Legacy Center,
a community-based archive and library, provides access to resources
from the Japanese American community in the greater Chicago area.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH)
2454 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808.945.7633
808.944.1123 (fax)
Walter M. Saito, President

Preserves and promotes Japanese culture in Hawai'i which includes serving as a focal point in the state for public access to information and activities about the cultural heritage and legacy of the Japanese in Hawai'i. The Historical Gallery includes a permanent historical exhibit and special exhibits. Publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Legacy.

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC)
1840 Sutter Street
Suite 202
San Francisco, CA 94115-3220
415.567.5505
415.567.4222 (fax)
Paul Osaki, Executive Director

Serves to meet a variety of needs within the Japanese American Community and the community at large by providing various recreational, educational, social and cultural programs for all ages. Also acts a focal point for the community by providing the facility and meeting space for a number of nonprofit organizations and community groups. Publishes a quarterly newsletter, Update.

Japanese Friendship Garden
2125 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101-4792
619.263.6114
Tom Yanagihara, President

Located in Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden was made possible by the support of funds from corporate and private donations and the city of San Diego. It is open to the public Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The admission fee is $2.

Japanese Institute of Sawtelle
2110 Corinth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.479.2477

Offers Japanese language classes. Publishes a telephone directory of the Los Angeles area once a year in Japanese and English.

Maui Okinawan Cultural Center
P.O. Box 1884
Wailuku, HI 96793 10013
808.242.1560
808.242.5952 (fax)

Built in 1992 and founded by Maui Okinawan Kenjinkai, the Center has a display of Okinawan artifacts including lacquer, textiles, calligraphy, pottery, dolls and bingata (dye process). There is also a display of Issei plantation items. Offers classes in dancing, shamisen and drumming.

Orange County Japanese American Association
14151 Newport Avenue
Suite 200
Tustin, CA 92680
714.730.3779
714.730.3938 (fax)
Jack Naito, President

Free services provided at the center include information and referral services, problem-solving, social welfare services, educational seminars, counseling services provided by Nikkei Family Counseling Program and community Nikkei information.

Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute
http://janet.org/~pjci
595 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
818.449.5487
Ron and Jeannie Toshima, Co-Presidents

Offers cultural classes to the community including martial arts, calligraphy, bonsai, ikebana and Japanese language. Also provides support to the Community Youth Council (CYC) and Pasadena Nikkei seniors.

San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center
12953 Branford Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
818.899.1989
818.899.0659 (fax)
Michael Motoyasu, President

Promotes community welfare through its workshops,educational, recreational and social activities. Publishes a monthly newsletter, Community Center News.

San Gabriel Japanese Community and Cultural Center
5019 North Encinita Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
818.286.9850
Yoshito Fojimoto, President

Sponsors, supports and provides facilities to various Japanese cultural, educational, and religious groups and youth programs.

Southeast Japanese School & Community Center
http://janet/org/se/index.html
14615 South Gridley Road
Norwalk, CA 90650
310.863.5996
Joe Kumagai, President

Operates elementary and secondary classes in Asian arts, history and civilizations. Other activities include athletic programs and activities for seniors.

Venice Japanese Community Center
12448 Braddock Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310.822.8885
Ken Sogabe, President

Private community center serving members from the Venice community. Staffed entirely by volunteers. A variety of social services and cultural classes are provided for senior citizens. Publishes a monthly newsletter Venice Community Center News.