The Dōjin Japanese Arts Society

01/17/2026

Our popular annual nerikō-making workshop is back and now open for public registration. Learn about the materials and history of Japanese "kneaded incense" or nerikō 練香 and make your own to take home and enjoy. We will be featuring two new blends this year, curated by the Senzan Goryū School of Kōdō (incense ceremony) in Kyoto. Jijū 侍従 is one of the Six Classic Blends 六種の薫物 known since classical times, and Aouma 白馬 is offered in celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse. To register, see our Upcoming Programs page at: https://www.dojinarts.org/upcoming-programs/neriko-incense-workshop-sabi2026

11/25/2025

10/20/2025

Join us next weekend in celebration of autumnal materials with our fall, Ohara school Ikebana workshop with Amanda Fu.

We currently have 2 seats left on Saturday October 25th at 1pm.

No experience needed and all tools and materials will be provided. For this workshop, we have added the option to purchase your own kenzan and container to take home!

Find out more and register through the "upcoming events" page of our website (linked in the bio).

10/07/2025

It is our great privilege to present HANAYAGI Toshikotono (Mamie Kakimoto) performing Nihon Buyō at O-Tsukimi tomorrow evening.

For the finale of the evening’s program, HANAYAGI Toshikotono will perform “Tama-usagi” (The Jewel Rabbit, or Moon Rabbit), a short traditional dance piece playing on the theme of the rabbit who lives in the moon and related folk tales.

Learn more about the program by visiting the "upcoming events" page on our website (linked in bio).

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This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library
With support from City of Vancouver Arts, Culture & Tourism

10/07/2025

We feel fortunate to have the talented joining us for another program – this time under the anonymous garb of a komusō monk/musician. Catch Alcvin at O-Tsukimi on October 7th to enjoy his magical, musical accompaniment as the evening unfolds.

You can learn more about O-Tsukimi on our "upcoming programs" page (linked in bio).

📷: courtesy of Alcvin Ryūzen Ramos

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This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library
With support from City of Vancouver Arts, Culture & Tourism

10/07/2025

We are so delighted to have Jean Zou .zou of Ikenobo School creating several autumnal Ikebana arrangements for O-Tsukimi.

Come view the arrangements while Jean provides a short explanation about the cultural significance of the seasonal floral materials she uses, the role of the concept of the moon in Ikebana, and the importance of seasonality and seasonal celebrations in the Japanese arts.

Learn more about our O-Tsukimi program on October 7th by visiting the "upcoming programs" page on our website (linked in bio).

10/07/2025

Enjoy Japanese moon-themed poetry from across the ages read to you in both Japanese and English by Sonja Arntzen at O-Tsukimi on October 7th.

Learn more about the program by visiting our "upcoming events" page linked in the bio.

📷: courtesy of Sonja Arntzen

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This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library
With support from City of Vancouver Arts, Culture & Tourism

10/04/2025

We are excited to welcome as part of our O-Tsukimi event this coming Tuesday October 7th!

Enjoy an aerial view of Kisyuu’s live performance from the 9th floor as she creates three giant calligraphic works on the theme of the autumn moon to the accompaniment of music by Alcvin Ryūzen Ramos.

Learn more by visiting our "upcoming events" page linked in the bio.

📷: courtesy of Kisyuu

This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library

With support from City of Vancouver Arts, Culture & Tourism

08/28/2025

Last month, we were delighted to host Amanda Fu, certified professor of the Ohara School of Ikebana, for a hands-on workshop inspired by Tanabata — a traditional Japanese summer festival centered around love and wishes.

Following a beautiful demonstration, participants were then guided to create their own ikebana arrangement. Using seasonal flowers and branches, everyone had a different style container to explore.

This workshop was a peaceful and creative way to connect with the summer season and we look forward to hosting more ikebana workshops in the future!

08/28/2025

We would like to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our very first fundraiser—whether in person, online, or through donations. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise over $5,000 towards our operational budget, which helps us to maintain the infrastructure needed to keep our programs running. We're so grateful to have such a warm and enthusiastic community sharing in our mission to make traditional Japanese arts and culture accessible in meaningful ways!

Special thanks also to the incomparable BUSHIDO duo featuring Alcvin Ryūzen Ramos and Nori Akagi for the live musical entertainment that made the afternoon so much fun!