by Carolyn Sugiyama Classen, blogger I’ve been website Editor of this Japanese cultural group since we were founded in Jan. 2013. This is our yearly fundraiser, now in its 11th year, held several times now at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. Join us to enjoy delicious Japanese food, performances (taiko drumming, dance, shakuhachi flute, etc), activities … Read more
Once again our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition (of which I am the Editor and Publicity Chair) sponsored a Springtime festival on March 15, at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Rd. Over 2000 people attended, though it was a blustery day in March. Photos below of the various Japanese activities taken by … Read more
After a 3 year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition (of which I am the Editor of the website) decided to host our annual Tucson Japanese Festival once again at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center (1288 W. River Rd.), on March 23, 2024. We had previously hosted this as … Read more
Happy New Year. It’s the Year of the Rabbit for us Asian Americans, according to our 12 animal zodiac calendar. Why 12 animals? Legend has it that the Emperor of China conducted a race to see which animal was the fastest, and this is the order of their arrival at the finish line: rat, ox, … Read more
Event by Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Duration: 4 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook “Asian Heritage Month Celebration at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Classical Asian Cultural Performances, Music, and Community. Food and drinks available for sale. Saturday May 7, 2022 10am to 2pm Free & Family Friendly Event Hosted by Tucson Chinese … Read more