🎉 Join Us at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival! 🎉
🧵✨ Make Your Own Kimekomi Strap with Kanesaka Yukari Kai! ✨🧵

Step into the enchanting world of Japanese Kimekomi doll-making with Kanesaka Yukari Kai at this year’s Nisei Week! Whether you're a fan of Japanese crafts or just looking for a fun, hands-on experience, this is the perfect activity for all ages.

📍 WHERE: JACCC 5th Floor, 244 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA
📅 WHEN: August 16–17, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💲 COST: $20 per strap (Each Strap will take Approx. 20 MINS to put in ONE Piece).
🧸 Approx. Size: 1.5 inches

✨ Choose from adorable designs like:

• Ojizō-san (guardian deity)

• Horse

• Daruma (for good luck!)

• Owl (symbol of wisdom)

🔗 No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Take home a one-of-a-kind handmade charm, perfect for gifting or keeping as a unique keepsake.

📱 Scan the QR code to learn more and visit our page!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn traditional Japanese craft from a master artisan. Spots fill quickly—see you there!

🎎✨ Blossoming into Traditions! ✨🎍
Step into the elegance of Japanese New Year with Kimekomi dolls and dazzling Hagoita battledores at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival!

🗓️ August 16–17, 2025
📍 JACCC 5th Floor Cultural Room
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM

Get up close with handcrafted art that celebrates good fortune, feminine beauty, and timeless tradition.
💮 Perfect for lovers of Japanese culture, design, and craft!

🎨 Curated by Dr. Kirk Kanesaka (@kanesakayukarikai)
📸 Don’t forget to snap your favorite Hagoita and tag us!

👹✨ Discover the World of Japanese Yōkai through Kimekomi! ✨👻
Kanesaka Yukari Kai’s Supernatural Yōkai Workshop
at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival

Join us for a magical hands-on experience as we bring traditional Japanese supernatural creatures—Yōkai—to life through the intricate and charming art of Kimekomi doll-making!

📍 WHERE:
Japan American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC)
5th Floor Cultural Room
244 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

📅 WHEN:
August 16–17, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎨 Make Your Own Kimekomi Yōkai Doll!
Choose from three fantastical figures, approx. 3 inches tall:

• 👁 One-Eyed Monk – adorable and mysterious

• 🐒 Tengu – the playful mountain spirit

• 🐸 Kappa – the mischievous water creature

💵 Price: $55 per doll (includes all materials + expert instruction)
🎒 What to Bring:

• Apron

• Baby wipes

• About 20 pins

• Sharp scissors

• Water/snacks
  👤 Skill Level: Beginner (Ages 16 and up)
  ⏱️ Workshop Duration: 2–3 hours

⚠️ Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
📧 RSVP: kanesakayukarikai@gmail.com

🔗 Scan the QR code to learn more and get inspired!

Come craft, laugh, and learn as you explore Japanese folklore in a creative, unforgettable way. A perfect cultural experience to share with friends or enjoy solo!