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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 preserve 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.

Another Aki Uta Kai is in the books! VJCC wants to thank everyone who attended and showed their support of us. All the...
10/18/2026

Another Aki Uta Kai is in the books!
VJCC wants to thank everyone who attended and showed their support of us. All the volunteers who pitched in made a big difference and special thanks to SF Judo for staying til the end to clean up. We are sister centers and support each other.
Everyone did a great job performing. We had some new singers this year and they did outstanding!
I overheard people saying the curry was good and the desserts were extra special because they were homemade with love.
We already had people say they’ll be back next year!
Thanks to co-emcees Yoshiko Kawada and Wesley Nishinaka. Their quick and funny quips had people laughing and holding their sides.
Thank you to Noriko Murata for managing the power point for lyrics and Wayne Wadamoto for his expertise with the audio. We had a few hiccups but everything went well and I think a good time was had by all.
See you all next year!!! 🥰 I do not own rights to these songs.

https://rafu.com/2026/09/strengthening-bonds-between-ja-communities-in-socal-and-hawaii/ This article was written by mem...
09/09/2026

https://rafu.com/2026/09/strengthening-bonds-between-ja-communities-in-socal-and-hawaii/

This article was written by members of our Valley Buddhist Temple and our community is so proud of them.

Thank you to Rafu Shimpo for publishing the article! Thank you to the Toyoshima family for your kindness and encouraging support!
Thank you to Higashi Hawaii for your warm welcome to our young YBA members! Mahalo! 🥰🫶🏻

By EVAN MURANAKA and TROY KADONAGA HONOLULU – On July 11, ten young representatives from the Valley Japanese Community Center (VJCC) and Valley Buddhist Temple in Sun Valley attended the 2026 Bon Dance at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. The group received a warm welcome to the temple and spen...

Valley Japanese Community Center will host another Aki Uta Kai (Fall Song Festival) on October 17, 2026 at 5PM. Enjoy ea...
09/04/2026

Valley Japanese Community Center will host another Aki Uta Kai (Fall Song Festival) on October 17, 2026 at 5PM. Enjoy eating veggie or chicken curry as you listen to your talented friends singing! It’s all in community spirit and friendship.

Please use the updated QR code on this post to order/reserve your spot so we have an accurate head count.

https://forms.gle/kQb5KBN3MLZ8DEfN6

皆さんお待ちかね、秋歌会のお知らせです。一昨年の歌会、楽しかったですね～。今年は秋も深まった10月17日（土）5時の開催が決定しました。
只今出演者募集中。コンテストではありませんので、どんなジャンルでも、楽しくのど自慢エンターテイメントをなさりたい方、是非ご参加ください。今回は温かいチキンカレーとベジカレーを用意してお待ちしておりますので、音楽を聞いて秋の夜長を楽しみたい方も皆さんお誘いあわせの上、どうぞお気軽に。 詳細は後日お知らせいたします。今年はどんな秋歌会になるのか・・・乞うご期待！

Thank you for representing Valley Japanese Community Center at closing ceremony for Nisei Week Japanese Festival!
08/27/2026

Thank you for representing Valley Japanese Community Center at closing ceremony for Nisei Week Japanese Festival!

Don’t cook one night! Please support our Valley Judo Institute annual spaghetti fundraiser dinner!
08/25/2026

Don’t cook one night! Please support our Valley Judo Institute annual spaghetti fundraiser dinner!

Valley Japanese Community Center will host another Aki Uta Kai on October 17, 2026 at 5PM. It’s always so much fun and ...
08/24/2026

Valley Japanese Community Center will host another Aki Uta Kai on October 17, 2026 at 5PM. It’s always so much fun and people are asking about it again. We’re looking for participants to sing. Anything you want. This is not a contest it’s just entertainment for everyone, like open mic night! Enjoy eating veggie or chicken curry as you listen to talented people singing! More details to follow!!

https://forms.gle/kQb5KBN3MLZ8DEfN6

皆さんお待ちかね、秋歌会のお知らせです。一昨年の歌会、楽しかったですね～。今年は秋も深まった10月17日（土）5時の開催が決定しました。
只今出演者募集中。コンテストではありませんので、どんなジャンルでも、楽しくのど自慢エンターテイメントをなさりたい方、是非ご参加ください。今回は温かいチキンカレーとベジカレーを用意してお待ちしておりますので、音楽を聞いて秋の夜長を楽しみたい方も皆さんお誘いあわせの上、どうぞお気軽に。 詳細は後日お知らせいたします。今年はどんな秋歌会になるのか・・・乞うご期待！

Come support our center at our Curry Dinner fundraiser and enjoy the various songs performed by our friends! Always fun...
08/11/2026

Come support our center at our Curry Dinner fundraiser and enjoy the various songs performed by our friends! Always fun to gather together and enjoy good food and entertainment! Please register from here -> https://forms.gle/yoXisjtbPzDx7EwDA

Valley Japanese Community Center and Valley Buddhist Temple represented by our young people at Obon on Oahu, Hawaii. Th...
07/13/2026

Valley Japanese Community Center and Valley Buddhist Temple represented by our young people at Obon on Oahu, Hawaii. They will be visiting various Obon while on the islands. They were welcomed warmly by the Temple community. Thank you to Higashi Hongwanji for your hospitality! Thank you to Cyn and Mike Toyoshima for some pics.

If you are interested in the Japanese martial art of Kendo we are starting a new class on July 11. It’s basically a tria...
07/03/2026

If you are interested in the Japanese martial art of Kendo we are starting a new class on July 11. It’s basically a trial no obligation to participate in some very basic skills. At Valley Japanese Community Center

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

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8850 Lankershim Boulevard Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley, CA
91352

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8188259583

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