Ventura County JACL

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Ventura County JACL We are members of the Japanese American Citizens League (Ventura County chapter). We do social activities and service projects

Our chapter is one of many chapters that comprise the Japanese American Citizens League. Our chapter primarily focuses on education, networking with those interested in Japanese and JA culture and awarding scholarships to students of Japanese descent who live in our county.

Emiko and Mayo's creations on sale at the following locations!
09/28/2026

Emiko and Mayo's creations on sale at the following locations!

Naomi Hirahara was the star - promoting her new book Crown City.
09/17/2026

Naomi Hirahara was the star - promoting her new book Crown City.

09/08/2026
Reminder of Naomi Hirahara event in Camarillo!
09/08/2026

Reminder of Naomi Hirahara event in Camarillo!

Meet Naomi Hirahara, author, and hear about her new book "Crown City". Buy her book and get it signed!
08/12/2026

Meet Naomi Hirahara, author, and hear about her new book "Crown City". Buy her book and get it signed!

Sing-a-long with the San JACL San Fernando Valley Chapter!
07/18/2026

Sing-a-long with the San JACL San Fernando Valley Chapter!

THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make moc...
07/18/2026

THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, THE MOCHI MOVIE brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition. (2026, 51 minutes)
Friday July 31, 2026 from 6pm to 9pm
sponsored by SBTHP (Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation)
ALHECAMA THEATRE
215A East Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, California 93101
​$5 Suggested donation / Free for SBTHP members
Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis
(No RSVP required)
Free parking behind PANINO Restaurant
(834 Santa Barbara St.)
Q&A with director Sky Bergman and an outdoor reception will follow the screening.
Lily our co-president has a cameo role in this documentary!!
Questions? (805) 965-0093 | [email protected]

Oxnard Buddhist Temple Obon festival on Sat July 11 from 1pm to 8pm.
06/09/2026

Oxnard Buddhist Temple Obon festival on Sat July 11 from 1pm to 8pm.

Azuma dance group performing at TOHS on June 28m 2026. See flyer below.
06/09/2026

Azuma dance group performing at TOHS on June 28m 2026. See flyer below.

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Thousand Oaks, CA

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