JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
About JAPAN HOUSE
JAPAN HOUSE is an innovative, worldwide project with three hubs – London, Los Angeles and São Paulo – conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. It seeks to nurture a deeper understanding of Japan in the international community. JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is a place for new discoveries, offering experiences that showcase the best of Japan through its spaces and diverse programs.
Occupying two floors at Ovation Hollywood, the second floor features an exhibition gallery and WAZA Shop. The fifth floor offers a variety of programs and events at the multi-purpose hall (Salon), along with a library, and a restaurant space where special dining experiences are offered.
Fri May 22, 2026 – Sun October 18, 2026
WASHOKU | Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine
Thu February 12, 2026 – Sun May 3, 2026
Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs
Thu September 18, 2025 – Sun January 25, 2026
Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture
Fri February 14, 2025 – Mon September 1, 2025
NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI AND BEYOND: Exploring Tradition Through Technology
Wed November 20, 2024 – Wed January 22, 2025
Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit
Thu May 2, 2024 – Sun November 3, 2024
Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-
Fri January 26, 2024 – Sun April 14, 2024
DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN | Bridging Design and Life
Tue July 25, 2023 – Sun January 7, 2024
POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft
Sat April 15, 2023 – Wed July 5, 2023
Symbiosis | Living Island
Fri January 27, 2023 – Sun April 2, 2023
Designing with Disaster | Stories from Seven Regenerative Cities
July 20, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Spotlights Master Filmmakers and Cinematic Icons in Ultimate Summer Cultural Lineup
June 29, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is the Ultimate Summer Cultural Escape
May 7, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles to Debut “WASHOKU | Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine” this May
January 26, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Explores the Universal Language of Design in New Exhibition, “Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs”
December 10, 2025
UKA Transition From JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
November 6, 2025
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces November Programming
September 22, 2025
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Introduces Cultural Awareness Series – Tastes of Japan | The Rise of Japanese Food Brands in America
September 15, 2025
“Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture” Opens Sept. 18, Showcasing First-ever U.S. Exhibition Celebrating Shokuhin Sampuru
August 18, 2025
Is it Real or Is it Fake? JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Serves Up a Tasty Illusion with the Debut of “Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture” Exhibition
August 1, 2025
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces August Programming
Storytelling
Iconic Japanese Castles | Guardians of History
Interview | Giada De Laurentiis
Sealed with Tradition | The Enduring Artistry of Japan’s Hanko Seals
The Table as Canvas | The Traditional Art of Kaiseki
Crossing Borders | A New Film Era for Japan and Hollywood
