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Hirasaki National Resource Center : Resources : Directory Cultural ResourcesAsian American Arts Centre 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 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) 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 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 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) 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) 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) The JASC offers cultural classes, community programming, and other Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH) 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) 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 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 Offers Japanese language classes. Publishes a telephone directory of the Los Angeles area once a year in Japanese and English. Maui Okinawan Cultural Center 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 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 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 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 Sponsors, supports and provides facilities to various Japanese cultural, educational, and religious groups and youth programs. Southeast Japanese School &
Community Center Operates elementary and secondary classes in Asian arts, history and civilizations. Other activities include athletic programs and activities for seniors. Venice Japanese Community Center 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. |