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-Mission-
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute serves the needs of the Japanese American community of the South Bay Area through educational, cultural and social programs by:

Providing programs and activities, sensitive and relevant, to the needs of our senior citizens and youth;

Offering use of facilities and support to community organizations which foster the best interests and welfare of the community and

Striving to create an environment for better inter-generational understanding, for perpetuating the ethnic heritage of Americans of Japanese ancestry, and for promoting cultural pride and respect for all humanity.

-Company Overview-
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center providing various classes, programs, services, and facilities to the South Bay area. We also provide affordable housing through the JCI Gardens Apartments, the adjacent senior housing property.

The GVJCI's roots date back to 1912, with the establishment of the Moneta Gakuen, a Japanese language school. In 1967, it was formally incorporated as the Gardena Valley Japanese Language School. Then, in 1968, the corporation changed its name to the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute to incorporate the broader services and functions the organization offered. In 1971, Compton Gakuen, Gardena Gakuen, and Moneta Gakuen merged, opening its doors officially as the GVJCI's Japanese Language School.


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May 24, 2024 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Gardena Valley JCI Open Mic Night

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Dec. 2, 2023 | In Person United States of America
Online Resume Writing for High School & College Students

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Oct. 28, 2023 | In Person United States of America
7th Annual GVJCI Elemental Funk Concert Fundraiser & Halloween Party

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June 24, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
2023 GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser

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April 28, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
GVJCI Izakaya Signature Event Fundraiser

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April 29, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
POETRY PERFORMANCE BOOK EVENT

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April 15, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
BUILDING PERSEVERANCE: HOW BASKETBALL TEACHES NIKKEI CULTURAL VALUES

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March 25, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
TRANSBORDER LOS ANGELES: AN UNKNOWN TRANSPACIFIC HISTORY OF JAPANESE-MEXICAN RELATIONS BOOK EVENT

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March 18, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Seminar on basic knowledge of real estate buying and selling in the United States

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April 11, 2023 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Self Defense Workshop
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