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Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI)

@GVJCI
Nima of the month: April 2014

OUR MISSION
私達の使命


A space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.
日系の経験と文化に関わり、共有し、受け入れる空間


OUR VISION
私たちのビジョン


The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.
ガーデナバレーJCIは歴史と伝統が尊重され、日本文化と伝統に興味のある全ての人々のために活気に満ちたネットワークと親しみやすい空間を理想としており、そして歴史と伝統が讃えられ、人々が行動と変化を起こすよう鼓舞され、全人類に対する文化的誇りと尊敬が促進されることを理想としています。


 


Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center providing various classes, services and programs for seniors, non-senior adults and youth in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for over 50 years.  Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. We are a hidden gem located on the border of the cities of Gardena and Torrance, and the beautiful Southern California beach cities.

​ガーデナバレーJCIは50年以上に渡って住宅、多種のクラス、サービス、シニアから子供達までいろいろな年齢の方々のためのプログラムをサポートする非営利団体です。私達の使命は日系コミュニティのニーズに応えることです。教育、文化、社会プログラムを通して、日本文化そして日系社会の文化を分かち合うことです。私たちはガーデナ市とトーランス市、そして南カリフォルニアの美しいビーチ街との境界に位置する隠れた名所です。


Nikkei Interests

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Event
April 25, 2025 | In Person
4th Annual GVJCI Izakaya

Event
April 16, 2025 | In Person
Stretch & Sound Bath Experience

Event
July 28, 2025 - Aug. 1, 2025 | In Person
TANOSHII Fun Camp 2025

Event
April 26, 2025 | In Person
Manzanar Pilgrimage (Bus From Gardena)

Event
April 25, 2025 | In Person
MEMORY LOSS & ALZHEIMERS: LET’S TALK!



Event
April 6, 2025 | In Person / Virtual
Ouchi Gohan Cooking Workshop: Sushi

Event
March 30, 2025 | In Person / Virtual
Ouchi Gohan Cooking Workshop: Gyoza & Yakisoba

Event
March 9, 2025 | In Person
Films of Remembrance (Gardena)

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