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Upcoming kimono events and Japanese cultural activities in Los Angeles.

 

Upcoming · January 1, 2027

 

Oshogatsu New Year Kimono Contest 2027

Friday, January 1, 2027 · 1:30–2:00 p.m.
Weller Court Shopping Center · Little Tokyo
123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Join us in Little Tokyo on New Year’s Day. Participants showcase formal kimono on stage at our annual New Year contest. The contest welcomes people aged 16 and older, regardless of gender or nationality.

View contest details & register →

 

From our 2026 calendar

January 18 · Kimono Show at Central Library, 2 p.m.
January 25 · New Year Luncheon
February 22 · Obi Tying Workshop
April 5 · Fox Wedding Kimono Show at OC Japan Fair
April 18 · Kimono Program at Sherman Oaks Library

These events took place earlier in 2026. We’ll add new dates as they are announced.

 

Past events

Meet the 2025 New Year Kimono Contest winners →

Explore our event photo archive →

Read the original Japanese event schedule →

View the archived New Year luncheon notice →

 

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