310-324-6611
GVJCI
  • Izakaya
  • Seniors
    • Bento Program
    • Smartphone/Tablet Class
    • TNK Classes
    • Tomo Cafe | 友カフェ
  • Events/Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Japanese Language School >
      • JLS Graduates
    • The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center
    • Day Of Remembrance >
      • DOR 2023
    • Meditation & More Class
    • GVJCI Scholarship
    • 2023 Matsuri Fundraiser
    • TANOSHII Fun Camp >
      • Camper Registration
      • Counselor Registration
      • Testimonials
      • Camp Supporters
      • Activities
      • FAQ
    • Past Events
  • Organizations
    • Bando Hidesomi
    • Boy Scout Troop 683
    • Boy Scout Troop 719
    • Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
    • Gardena JCI Kendo
    • Gardena Judo Club
    • Gardena Kendo
    • Gardena Naginata
    • Hawaiian Music Class
    • Kyudo Renmei
    • LA Men's Glee Club
    • Meito Calligraphy
    • Sansei Baseball League
    • South Bay F.O.R Junior Sports Association
    • South Bay Youth Basketball
    • Taiko
  • Support Us
    • Become a Friend of the GVJCI
    • 2023 GVJCI Raffle Drawing
    • Become a Bento Buddy
    • Donate Your Car
    • Shop on Amazon
    • Purchase a 2023 Calendar Ad
    • Volunteer
  • Reserve our Facilities
  • Donate
  • Izakaya
  • Seniors
    • Bento Program
    • Smartphone/Tablet Class
    • TNK Classes
    • Tomo Cafe | 友カフェ
  • Events/Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Japanese Language School >
      • JLS Graduates
    • The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center
    • Day Of Remembrance >
      • DOR 2023
    • Meditation & More Class
    • GVJCI Scholarship
    • 2023 Matsuri Fundraiser
    • TANOSHII Fun Camp >
      • Camper Registration
      • Counselor Registration
      • Testimonials
      • Camp Supporters
      • Activities
      • FAQ
    • Past Events
  • Organizations
    • Bando Hidesomi
    • Boy Scout Troop 683
    • Boy Scout Troop 719
    • Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
    • Gardena JCI Kendo
    • Gardena Judo Club
    • Gardena Kendo
    • Gardena Naginata
    • Hawaiian Music Class
    • Kyudo Renmei
    • LA Men's Glee Club
    • Meito Calligraphy
    • Sansei Baseball League
    • South Bay F.O.R Junior Sports Association
    • South Bay Youth Basketball
    • Taiko
  • Support Us
    • Become a Friend of the GVJCI
    • 2023 GVJCI Raffle Drawing
    • Become a Bento Buddy
    • Donate Your Car
    • Shop on Amazon
    • Purchase a 2023 Calendar Ad
    • Volunteer
  • Reserve our Facilities
  • Donate

GARDENA VALLEY
JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE

ガーデナ平原日本文化会館
(ガーデナバレーJCI)

​​​​​​​A COMMUNITY FOR ALL
​みんなのコミュニティー
​

DONATE & Make a difference
COVID-19 Message

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!
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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。

UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS
​今後のプログラム/イベント

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SENIOR PROGRAMS
シニアプログラム

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TOMO NO KAI CLASSES

The senior friendship club with a number of fun classes and activities!
楽しい授業や行事が盛りだくさんの
​シニアフレンドリークラブ
!
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SMARTPHONE/ TABLET CLASSES​

Learn the basics of Apple and Android smartphones or tablets!​
​アップル と アンドロイド のスマートフォンやタブレットの基本を学ぼう!
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SENIOR BENTO PROGRAM

GVJCI's bento lunch program offered Monday through Friday!
月曜日から金曜日までGVJCIの
​お弁当ランチプログラム!
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TOMO CAFE

A weekly social gathering for Japanese-speaking seniors!​
日本語が話せるシニアの
週2回の​親睦会!
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OUR IMPACT 

70+
​Years

in the South Bay Community 

40+ 
Programs & Classes

Annual programs for seniors, youth, young adults, and Japanese-speakers

500+
Annual
​Volunteers



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:
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Become a Friend of the GVJCI!

Your annual contribution will support the continued growth of the GVJCI and its programs!
毎年頂く寄付は、多数多様にガーデナバレーJCIの成長とそのプログラムをサポートしています。​
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Become a Bento Buddy!

By donating to our Bento Buddies program, you can help lower the cost of senior's bento by 42%!
​この補助金によりシニアのお弁当価格は42%引きになります。

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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。

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Amazon Smile

Do your shopping at smile.amazon.com and Amazon gives a percentage of the sale to the GVJCI.
​アマゾンスマイルでお買い物して下されば、ご購入金額に応じて我々に数パーセント寄付金が支払われます。
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Matching Gifts

Does your company “match” employee charitable contributions with corporate dollars?
あなたの会社は従業員の寄付金に”マッチ”上乗せ贈与寄付をされていますか。
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In-Kind Donations

Have some extra office supplies or art materials? We'll gladly use them for our youth and educational programs!
余分な紙やえんぴつがございましたら、私たちがユースと教育のプログラムに使うためにお受けします。
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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!
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​"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.
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​"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. ​
​"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.​
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​"On behalf of the SBL community, we're glad we can support an important organization such as JCI 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 JCI and greatly appreciate what it does for Gardena/Torrance organizations and its citizens."
- Ken I.


FOLLOW US!

FOLLOW US on social media and sign up for our email list to get the latest updates on GVJCI programs and events!
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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Come and visit!

ABOUT US

BOARD & STAFF

CAREERS

COVID-19

BLOG
​

​RESOURCES


TESTIMONIALS

UPCOMING EVENTS
​& PROGRAMS


TNK CLASSES

JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
​

​JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

HOW TO HELP

RESERVE OUR FACILITIES
​
VOLUNTEER


Contact Us

 1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA, 90247  |     (310) 324-6611    |      info@jci-gardena.org
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM