Parkland College Japanese Culture Club

We visited the Midwest Buddhist Temple today, where Taryn kindly hosted us during the Hanamatsuri celebration. We wrapped up the day with a stop at the Mitsuwa Shopping Center for lunch.

JCC Ikebana Workshop 2026!
Thank you to Joan, Maki, and Jeanne from the Illinois Prairie Chapter of Ikenobo Ikebana Society for generously time, expertise, and materials to make this experience possible! #生花

We learned about Hinamatsuri (雛祭り, Girls Day, Doll Day), which is celebrated in Japan on March 3 every year. We also folded origami hina dolls! #雛祭り

JCC Shodō (書道) Workshop! Thank you to Erik from Japan House for generously sharing his time and expertise! #書道 #書道ワークショップ

Tea ceremony at Japan House on October 29. We enjoyed kurimanjū (栗饅頭, chestnut manjū) as the sweet before the matcha tea. We also learned about the principles of wakeiseijaku (71
敬清寂， harmony, respect, purity, and
tranquility). Thank you to the Japan House staff! #茶道

Tea ceremony at Japan House on October 29. We enjoyed kurimanjū (栗饅頭, chestnut manjū) as the sweet before the matcha tea. We also learned about the principles of wakeiseijaku (71
敬清寂， harmony, respect, purity, and
tranquility). Thank you to the Japan House staff! #茶道

JCC’s origami (折り紙) workshop! #折り紙ワークショップ