We're Looking For Our Next Executive Director!
Dear Community Members,
We need your help! GVJCI is hiring for a full-time Executive Director. Please help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and those who may be a great fit! For more information on this position, please click the button below.
Thank you for your help!
We need your help! GVJCI is hiring for a full-time Executive Director. Please help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and those who may be a great fit! For more information on this position, please click the button below.
Thank you for your help!
Dear GVJCI Friends,
It has been a complete honor to serve GVJCI and our community for the last 25 years, and it’s with much mixed emotion that I have decided to retire at the end of 2026. GVJCI has been such an integral part of my life, as well as my family’s, and it has been an incredible journey professionally and personally—one that I am truly grateful for on so many levels. I’ve met so many wonderful people over the years, who have inspired me and given me hope for GVJCI’s future. Many ideas and collaborations birthed the GVJCI programs and services that exist today.
All of GVJCI’s achievements would not have been possible without our amazing Board and Staff, past and present, and I want to thank them for the trust and support they gave me. I look back to when I began in 2001 in a two-person office on the 2nd floor of the GVJCI Building, and I scan through the years of changes, challenges, and tremendous growth GVJCI has experienced. Our staff today consists of nine office staff, eight Japanese Language School staff on Saturdays, one maintenance custodian in the morning, but when you think of the volume of programs, services, events, facility usage, and activities that go on here seven days a week, I am truly proud of all that we accomplish! And of course, we could not do all that we do without the generous help from our incredible volunteers, as they too are an essential part of our GVJCI Team!
I am excited for this next phase of GVJCI, and the continuance of its great work and commitment to our community, and all the amazing people who come through our doors. I want to extend my appreciation to all of you—donors, community partners, volunteers, program participants, Board and Staff—from whom I’ve learned so much from and with whom I’ve shared a deep commitment to build and nurture a vibrant sustainable community center.
My heart is filled with gratitude,
Alison Kochiyama
Executive Director
It has been a complete honor to serve GVJCI and our community for the last 25 years, and it’s with much mixed emotion that I have decided to retire at the end of 2026. GVJCI has been such an integral part of my life, as well as my family’s, and it has been an incredible journey professionally and personally—one that I am truly grateful for on so many levels. I’ve met so many wonderful people over the years, who have inspired me and given me hope for GVJCI’s future. Many ideas and collaborations birthed the GVJCI programs and services that exist today.
All of GVJCI’s achievements would not have been possible without our amazing Board and Staff, past and present, and I want to thank them for the trust and support they gave me. I look back to when I began in 2001 in a two-person office on the 2nd floor of the GVJCI Building, and I scan through the years of changes, challenges, and tremendous growth GVJCI has experienced. Our staff today consists of nine office staff, eight Japanese Language School staff on Saturdays, one maintenance custodian in the morning, but when you think of the volume of programs, services, events, facility usage, and activities that go on here seven days a week, I am truly proud of all that we accomplish! And of course, we could not do all that we do without the generous help from our incredible volunteers, as they too are an essential part of our GVJCI Team!
I am excited for this next phase of GVJCI, and the continuance of its great work and commitment to our community, and all the amazing people who come through our doors. I want to extend my appreciation to all of you—donors, community partners, volunteers, program participants, Board and Staff—from whom I’ve learned so much from and with whom I’ve shared a deep commitment to build and nurture a vibrant sustainable community center.
My heart is filled with gratitude,
Alison Kochiyama
Executive Director
WHO WE ARE
Welcome to the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI)! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. Donations big or small help our organization provide essential services and programs to the South Bay community! GVJCI's mission can only be accomplished with your help.
Thank you for your support!
ガーデナ平原日本文化会館(ガーデナバレーJCI)は日系の経験と文化に取り組み共有し受け入れることを使命とした非営利団体です。 どのような寄付もサウスベイコミュニティーのために不可欠なサービスとプログラムを提供するための手助けになります。
ガーデナバレーJCIの使命は皆様のご協力があって達成されます。皆様のご協力に感謝いたします！
Thank you for your support!
ガーデナ平原日本文化会館(ガーデナバレーJCI)は日系の経験と文化に取り組み共有し受け入れることを使命とした非営利団体です。 どのような寄付もサウスベイコミュニティーのために不可欠なサービスとプログラムを提供するための手助けになります。
ガーデナバレーJCIの使命は皆様のご協力があって達成されます。皆様のご協力に感謝いたします！
JOIN OUR PROGRAMS
GVJCI has programs and classes for all ages! Click the options below to learn more.
ガーデナバレーJCIは、すべての年齢の方々にプログラムやクラスを提供しています。詳細は下記をクリックしてください。
ガーデナバレーJCIは、すべての年齢の方々にプログラムやクラスを提供しています。詳細は下記をクリックしてください。
UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS
今後のプログラム/イベント
SENIOR PROGRAMS
シニアプログラム
OUR IMPACT
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HOW TO GIVE BACK
There are so many ways to help us out! Check out the different ways below:
いろいろな分野、さまざまなサポートをお願いします：
いろいろな分野、さまざまなサポートをお願いします：
Car Donations
Your old cars don't have to go to the junkyard, you can donate them to GVJCI!
動かなくなった車や廃車または廃車寸前の車もお受けします。
動かなくなった車や廃車または廃車寸前の車もお受けします。
COMMUNITY VOICES
Wanna share some positive feedback or great memories about our organization? Let us know through our contact form!
We love hearing from our community!
私たちについてポジティブなフィードバックやあなたの素晴らしい思い出を共有してください。上記の赤クリックボタンからお問い合わせフォームを提出してください。私たちは皆さんの声をお待ちしています！
We love hearing from our community!
私たちについてポジティブなフィードバックやあなたの素晴らしい思い出を共有してください。上記の赤クリックボタンからお問い合わせフォームを提出してください。私たちは皆さんの声をお待ちしています！
"On behalf of the SBL community, we're glad we can support an important organization such as GVJCI to help ensure that it continues to provide the services and programs that are vital to Gardena and the surrounding cities. I personally along with the SBL Board, support the GVJCI and greatly appreciate what it does for Gardena/Torrance organizations and its citizens."
- Ken I.
- Ken I.
"We depend on organizations such as yours so the thanks goes both ways. It’s all for the betterment of our community and we’re happy knowing it’s going to serve our Japanese community."
- Koji K.
- Koji K.
"I always love getting the updates and newsletters and enjoy sharing them with my classes at Cal State Fullerton... It's very helpful to be able to share resources like your newsletter so the students can get a sense of how their study of history can connect to current activities of various community organizations like GVJCI. Thanks again for all your great work and hope you're staying safe and well."
- Kristine Dennehy, Cal State Fullerton History Dept.
- Kristine Dennehy, Cal State Fullerton History Dept.
"Thank you for planning & running an awesome summer event (Tabe-Doraibu) - we had so much fun trying out new restaurants & dishes. We had spent the majority of the pandemic only cooking and rarely went to get takeout so we were super excited to go eat everywhere & support the small businesses in our community!"
- Jerod & Keri D.
- Jerod & Keri D.
"For me, in these times of seeing the Japanese American culture assimilate more and more into standard American culture, it is terrific to see continued sharing and teaching of aspect of the Japanese culture in activities, values and ethics... The GVJCI helps create a bond, an ethnic bond, between those who experience activities..."
- Grant Nakaoka, GVJCI Board Vice President and Friend of the GVJCI
- Grant Nakaoka, GVJCI Board Vice President and Friend of the GVJCI
GVJCI's Summer 2024 Zine
This zine was put together by Summer 2024 Intern, Brooke Shibata as her Internship Project. A zine is a self-published piece similar to that of a magazine with the intention of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives meant to emphasize a personal connection between the creator and reader. Brooke's zine includes community programs that GVJCI holds, photo collages of fun moments, and personal anecdotes from staff and volunteers who made the summer at GVJCI so memorable!
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メールアドレスを登録してソーシャルメディアで私たちをフォロー、最新のプログラムやイベント情報を入手してください。
メールアドレスを登録してソーシャルメディアで私たちをフォロー、最新のプログラムやイベント情報を入手してください。
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