Hollywood Japanese Cultural InstituteHollywood JCIThe classes, programs, and community organizations listed below use HJCI’s facilities but operate as separate, independent organizations. A listing does not mean that an organization is owned, operated, or controlled by HJCI.
Language & learning
Japanese-language learning rooted in HJCI’s educational history.
Hollywood Gakuen continues the educational tradition that helped establish the community center. Visit the language school for current class and enrollment information.
Visit the language schoolMartial arts
Practice, discipline, and community since 1951.
Hollywood Judo Dojo began operating under the community center in 1951. Its website provides current dojo information.
Visit Hollywood Judo Dojo
Music & performance
Choral music and fellowship at the HJCI facility.
Contact HJCI for available rehearsal and participation information.
Ask about L.A. DaikuFaith & community
A faith community with longstanding ties to HJCI’s historic Social Hall.
HJCI’s history identifies Hollywood Buddhist Church as one of the first groups to use the Social Hall. Contact HJCI for current gathering information.
Ask about Hollywood Buddhist Church
Martial arts
Traditional martial-arts practice at HJCI.
For current practice information, visit the group’s page.
Visit the group pageFaith & community
A Buddhist community group that meets at the HJCI facility.
Contact HJCI for available meeting and participation information.
Ask about Jodoin Buddhist TempleMartial arts
Karate practice at the HJCI facility.
Contact HJCI for available class, instructor, and participation information.
Ask about KarateCommunity & stewardship
Community knowledge rooted in care for place.
Contact HJCI for available information about the association.
Ask about the Gardeners’ AssociationContact the organization directly when its website is provided. Otherwise, contact HJCI for available information.