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Blossoming into Traditions: Kimekomi Doll Exhibit at Nisei Week


  • JACCC 244 San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA, 90012 United States (map)

๐ŸŽŽโœจ Blossoming into Traditions! โœจ๐ŸŽ
Step into the elegance of Japanese New Year with Kimekomi dolls and dazzling Hagoita battledores at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 16โ€“17, 2025
๐Ÿ“ JACCC 5th Floor Cultural Room
โฐ 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM

Get up close with handcrafted art that celebrates good fortune, feminine beauty, and timeless tradition.
๐Ÿ’ฎ Perfect for lovers of Japanese culture, design, and craft!

๐ŸŽจ Curated by Dr. Kirk Kanesaka (@kanesakayukarikai)
๐Ÿ“ธ Donโ€™t forget to snap your favorite Hagoita and tag us!

Earlier Event: August 16
Make Your Own Kimekomi Strap!
Later Event: August 16
Make Your Own Yลkai

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๐ŸŽŽโœจ Blossoming into Traditions! โœจ๐ŸŽ Step into the elegance of Japanese New Year with Kimekomi dolls and dazzling Hagoita battledores at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 16–17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ JACCC 5th Floor Cultural Room โฐ 10 AM – 4 PM
๐Ÿ‘นโœจ Discover the World of Japanese Yลkai through Kimekomi! โœจ๐Ÿ‘ป Kanesaka Yukari Kai’s Supernatural Yลkai Workshop at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival Join us for a magical hands-on experience as we bring traditional Japanese supernatural creatures&
๐ŸŽ‰ Join Us at the 83rd Nisei Week Festival! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿงตโœจ Make Your Own Kimekomi Strap with Kanesaka Yukari Kai! โœจ๐Ÿงต Step into the enchanting world of Japanese Kimekomi doll-making with Kanesaka Yukari Kai at this year’s Nisei Week! Whether you're a
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