Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern CaliforniaJapanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents

NEW YEARCELEBRATIONIN LITTLE TOKYO

2018 A JAPANESE

Weller Court 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St, Los Angeles, CA 90012Japanese Village Plaza, Frances Hashimoto Plaza

Monday, January 1 11:00am - 4:00pm

Cover Design: Sachiko Sukegawa

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Weller CourtSecond Street & San Pedro Street

10:50 a.m. Kick-off Taiko Drums 太鼓演奏 Los Angeles Taiko Center

11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony with Greetings and Sake Barrel Breaking LAPD Helicopter Flyover 開会式

11:15 a.m. Taiko Drum Performance 太鼓演奏 Los Angeles Taiko Center

11:25 a.m. Lion Dance “Shishimai” 獅子舞 Los Angeles Taiko Center

11:35 a.m. Mochi-maki #1 もちまき Nisei Week Queen & Court

11:40 p.m. Calligraphy Demonstration 書き初め Beikoku Shodo Kenkyu-kai

12:00 p.m. Aikido 合気道 Sanbukan

12:25 p.m. Minyo & Odori 民謡と踊り Japanese folk music and dance / Matsutoyo-kai

1:10 p.m. Shorinji Kempo 少林寺拳法 Shorinji Kempo, South Bay Branch

1:30 p.m. Kimono Fashion Show 着物ファッションショー LA Kimono Club

1:50 p.m. Kendo Dojo 剣道 LA Kendo Dojo

2:15 p.m. Japanese Traditional Dance 日本舞踊 LA Kimono Club

2:30 p.m. Mochi-maki #2 もちまき

JCCSC Officers/Directors

2:35 p.m. Kashima Shinryu 鹿島神流 Kashima Shinryu

2:50 p.m. Harajuku Fashion Team 原宿ファッションチーム　Fickle Wish

3:00 p.m. Kendama Performance けん玉 Team Jungle

3:15 p.m. Awa Odori Dance 阿波踊り　 Awa Tokushima Ren

3:35 p.m. Closing 閉会 MC

*All programs listed in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.

12:30 p.m. Kick-off Taiko Drums 太鼓演奏 Los Angeles Taiko Center

12:40 p.m. Opening Ceremony with Greetings 開会式

12:55 p.m. Mochi-maki #1 もちまき Nisei Week Queen & Court

1:00 p.m. Taiko Drum & 太鼓演奏 Lion Dance “Shishimai” 獅子舞 Los Angeles Taiko Center

1:20 p.m. Kendama けん玉 Team Jungle

1:45 p.m. Minyo & Odori 民謡と踊り Japanese folk music and dance / Matsutoyo-kai

2:30 p.m. Aikido 合気道 Sanbukan

3:10 p.m. Kashima Shinryu 鹿島神流 Kashima Shinryu

3:20 p.m. Harajuku Fashion Team 原宿ファッションチーム　Fickle Wish

3:40 p.m. Awa Odori Dance 阿波踊り　 Awa Tokushima Ren

4:00 p.m. Closing 閉会 MC

Frances Hashimoto PlazaKids’ CornerFrances Hashimoto Plaza - across the street from JVP’s, south entrance on 2nd street.

11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.Experience the Japanese Oshogatsu (New Year) culture with children through interactive and hands-on demonstrations of traditional Japanese activities such as:- Japanese children’s books and toys- Ton Ton paper sumo wrestling (Origami Sumo Tournament)- Fukuwarai- Anime booth- Kendama Performance- Cotton Candy

Japanese games:- Ring Toss- Tic Tac Toe - Kendama - Otedama

Food and Beverage◆ Amazake ◆ Beer ◆ Popcorn ◆ Mochitsuki ◆ Yakisoba ◆ Taiyaki◆ Okonomiyaki by Gaja ◆ Yakiimo ◆ Takoyaki by Tanota◆ Oshiruko by Ryugakusei Hotline ◆ Karaage by Tenkatori USA

Japanese Village PlazaBetween First & Second Street near Central Avenue

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Presented by:Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern CaliforniaJapanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Sponsors:Aratani CARE GrantCalifornia Bank TrustDouble Tree by HiltonJapan FoundationJapanese Village PlazaJFC International, Inc.Kajima Development Corp.Little Tokyo Business AssociationMarukai CorporationMutual Trading Co., Inc.Pacific Commerce BankSan Gabriel Nursery & FloristUCLA’s Asian American Studies CenterUnion BankWCCT Global, Inc.Weller Court

Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California / Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation244 South San Pedro Street, #410, Los Angeles, CA 90012 / (213) 626-3067 • www.jccsc.com

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3 KoyasanBuddhist Temple

4 Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

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Special Thanks to:Anime JungleAdvance Investment GroupCalpis Beverage USACity of Los AngelesCouncilmember José HuizarEzaki Glico USAIzakaya & Bar Fu-GaFugetsu DoImuraya USA, Inc.Kamiya Insurance AgencyLA Kimono ClubLos Angeles Police DepartmentMr. Osamu MatsushitaMetroMinato USA CorporationMyojo U.S.A., Inc.Nisei Week FoundationOtafuku Foods, Inc.Sapporo U.S.A Inc.Mr. Sunny SekiTakase Associates, Inc.Wistmettac

Supporting Sponsors:Japanese Women’s Society of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles Buddhist Church Federation

Honorary Chair:The Honorable Akira ChibaConsul General of Japan

Event Committee:Jeff Yamazaki, JCCSC PresidentRyu Kato, Event ChairThornton Dickerson, Yoshiharu Hamano, Takashi Iida, Brian Ikeda, Keiji Kobayashi, Kaoru Kawata, Toby Mallen, Howard Miyoshi, Chikako Ninomiya, Tomoko Omura, Mayumi Onami, Kitty Sankey, Ark Sano, Grace Shiba, Kunio Shiba, Tetsu Shiota, Lena Yoneyama

JCCSC & JCCF Staff:Masako KawaminamiFlora Hoang

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Japanese Village Plaza Little Tokyo

335 E. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

A Unique Dining & Shopping Experience

JCCSC/JCCF is grateful for the support of its many members, sponsors, and friends who have helped us throughout the year in our numerous community events. Today, we will be celebrating the 20th Annual Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo Event. Oshogatsu means New Year’s Day in Japanese. There are also many organizations that have worked with us in making this Oshogatsu a true community celebration.

The Japanese believe that January 1st is a very important and precious day, which gives all of us the opportunity to start a new, like many cultures around the world. As we all come together on this day of celebration, I hope you enjoy all the festivities as we share our cultural traditions with you; such as our art, food and performances. Unlike in Japan where businesses close in observance of Oshogatsu, you will be able to shop and eat at the many businesses that are open today throughout Little Tokyo.

My best wishes for your good health, happiness, and success!

Sincerely,

Ichiro Jeff YamazakiPresident

Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California

JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA244 S. San Pedro St,, #410Los Angeles, CA 90012

I am pleased to share my heartfelt greetings for Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo, where people come together to enjoy Japanese new year’s traditions infused with the energy and spirit of the Japanese American community.

I commend this celebration organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which kicks off the new year with enthusiasm and excitement in a Japanese way. I extend my deepest gratitude to JCCSC and JCCF for its tireless efforts to strengthen community bonds and deepen the Japan-U.S. relationship, and look forward to working with them and the entire Japanese American community in the year ahead.

As we welcome the Year of the Dog, I wish everyone a year of abundant good health, happiness, prosperity, and even stronger ties between Japan and the United States!

Sincerely,

Akira Chiba Consul General of Japan

in Los Angeles

January 1, 2018

Happy New Year!明けましておめでとうございます。

January 1, 2018

Happy New Year!謹賀新年

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Fugetsu-Do

Fugetsu-Do ConfectionersFamily owned and operated since 1903

315 East First St. Los Angeles, CA 90012Tel. 213-625-8595 www.fugetsu-do.com

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(213) 628-1595

Southern CaliforniaGardeners’ Federation

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

米国日系レストラン協会(213) 687-4055

www.jraamerica.com

謹 賀 新 年

南加日系婦人会

Japanese Women’s Societyof Southern California

ITSUKO RAMOSPresident

itsukoramos@hotmail.com

Happy New Year2018

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Happy

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Japanese Prefectural Associationof Southern California

Happy New Year!!From The Nisei Week Foundation

20th Annual Prime Minister’s CupCharity Golf Tournament

August 28, 2018at Los Verdes Golf Course

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250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1101 Los Angeles, CA 90012Main: (323)262-8484 Fax: (213)687-0200

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For a branch near you, please call:

English-800-238-4486Japanese-800-532-7976

2012 Union bank, N.A. Member FDIC

& Our CommunityCalifornia Bank Trust

Proud Sponsor of Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo 2018

SHARON IM, 1st Vice President, Los Angeles Main Branch(213) 229-4010

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©2017 ZB, N.A. A division of ZB, N.A. Member FDIC

JAPANESE COMMUNITYPIONEER CENTER

NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION

日系パイオニア•センター244 S. San Pedro Street Suite 301

Los Angeles, CA 90012Telephone: (213) 680-1656 Fax: (213) 680-4540

Thornton G. DickersonDowntown LA Office

420 East 3rd St. Suite 100Los Angeles CA 90013Office: 213-516-8046

www.PacificCommerceBank.com

TEMPLE/CHURCH LOCATION YEAR END SERVICES (12/31/17) NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICES

Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple 505 East 3rd Street L.A., CA 90013 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.~3:00 p.m.

Jodoshu North America Buddhist Missions 442 East 3rd Street L.A., CA 90013 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m.

Koyasan Buddhist Temple 342 East 1st Street L.A., CA 90012 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.~6:00 p.m.

Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 East 1st Street L.A., CA 90012 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m.

Nichiren Buddhist Temple 2801 East 4th Street L.A., CA 90033 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.~2:00 p.m.

Zenshuji Soto Mission 123 South Hewitt Street L.A., CA 90012 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.~12:00 p.m.

元　旦　法　要 Los Angeles Buddhist Church Federation Events

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ISTD, NDCA, USTA1807 W. 166th StreetGardena, CA 90247

310-266-4844

新城義道

Gardena Dance StudioDavid Shinjo Dance Club

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314 E. 2nd StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 687- 4972

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Happy NewYear!

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We will be openNew Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day!!

Los Angeles Store123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St Suite 205Los Angeles, CA 90012Phone: 213-687-4480Fax: 213-621-4456E-Mail: los_angeles@kinokuniya.comHours: Daily 10:00 AM - 8:00PM

Happy New Year!

San Gabriel Nursery & Florist632 South San Gabriel Boulevard

San Gabriel, CA 91776(626) 286-3782

www.sgnursery.com詳細については、1-877-997-9228

または jp.wcct.com をご覧ください。

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参加特典：• ＄5,100までの謝礼金

Happy New Year!

米国書道研究会

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www.wismettacusa.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

221 E. Walnut Street, Suite 235Pasadena, CA 91101Phone: 626-787-1023Cellular: 626-201-9242

Fax: 626-787-1037e-mail: ptree2237@earthlink.net

PINE HEIGHTSINSURANCE

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Happy New Year!!

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Japanese Village Plaza

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Aratani CARE Grant

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