JAPAN IN CHICAGO
Please note that the items listed below are some suggestions and not exhaustive list of Japan-related places in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, many of the centers or religious organizations include their own arts, crafts, and martial arts classes. Per month, there are different traveling exhibits and events related to Japan that happen as well. We encourage you to explore these recommended ideas and find more in your community! Let us know if you find anything that should be added to the list.
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Arts and Crafts
Attractions
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Anderson Japanese Gardens (Rockford) -
Bonsai Collection at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe) -
Boone Collection at the Field Musuem -
Japanese Textiles at the Art Institute of Chicago -
King Spa and Sauna (Niles) -
Oda Japanese Calligraphy School (Arlington Heights) -
Osaka Garden
Culture
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Chicago Japanese American Historical Society -
Consulate-General of Japan – Japan Information Center -
Japanese American Citizens League Chicago Chapter -
Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago -
Japan America Society of Chicago -
Japanese Culture Center Chicago
Food and Fun
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Akai Hana (Wilmette) -
Arami -
Chicago Kalbi -
Golden Pacific Market -
The Green Teaist (Lake Forest) -
Gyu-Kaku Chicago -
Izakaya Mita -
Izakaya Sankyu (Mt. Prospect) -
House of Sushi and Noodles -
Hiromi Restaurant and Karaoke -
H-Mart Asian Grocery (Niles) -
Kai Zan -
Kamehachi -
Kampai Japanese Steak and Sushi (Mt. Prospect) -
Katsu -
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya -
Kuni’s Japanese Restaurant (Evanston) -
Lincoln Karaoke -
Midori -
Mitsuwa Marketplace (Arlington Heights) -
Murasaki Lounge -
Ramen Misoya (Chicago & Mt. Prospect) -
Renga-tei (Lincolnwood) -
Sakura Karaoke Lounge -
Slurping Turtle -
Takashi -
Tensuke Market (Arlington Heights) -
Yusho -
Wasabi
Martial Arts
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Chicago Aikiai -
Chicago Kendo Dojo -
Japan Karate Assoc. Chicago – Sugiyama Dojo -
Midwest Aikido Center -
Midwest Token Kai Japanese Sword Show -
Shinjinkai -
Tenshin Shinjitsu Dojo of Chicago