CELEBRATING 76 YEARS!
SAVE-THE-DATE! Saturday, June 27th
We are CASHLESS
We accept Credit & Debit cards, Pre Sale Coupons, and Scrip
We are CASHLESS
We accept Credit & Debit cards, Pre Sale Coupons, and Scrip
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We are celebrating 76 years! The GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser is a South Bay tradition enjoyed by many generations of local residents. As the GVJCI’s largest annual fundraiser, we invite you, your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy this fun family weekend. Everyone is welcome! We thank our volunteers, member organizations, sponsors, board members, staff, and attendees for the GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser’s continued success!
Food & Game Booths - Community organizations and classes that are housed at the GVJCI lend their volunteer support to run all of our booths, including fun games such as Bingo, or our ever-popular Pitch ‘Til U Win, or cooking/selling tasty food like Chicken Teriyaki, GVJCI Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Spam Musubi, our famous Shaved Ice and Okinawa Andagi and more! Our community volunteers are the BEST---they help run all of the booths and are the heart of our Matsuri!
Performances - Get here early, get some food, grab a seat and be ready to be entertained by the many talented people here at the GVJCI! We showcase many classes and programs at our facility, such as Taiko, Hula, Singing, and Line dancing. See what these performers learn throughout the year, and maybe you’ll be encouraged to join them at their weekly classes and perform next year!
Martial Arts Demonstrations - Ever wonder what these various martial arts disciplines entail? Now is the time to find out! GVJCI’s Martial Arts classes will be featured. This is the perfect time to catch a glimpse and see if one is for you and/or your family!
Outdoor Plant Sale--This is one of our most popular booths year after year. Supporting nurseries and gracious community plant enthusiasts donate beautiful plants from their businesses and backyards for our Matsuri. Nursery experts also volunteer their time at the booth to answer your most intricate questions about growing and maintaining your new plants!
Holding Station - Are your hands full of food items, white elephant treasures, and crafts...and you want to purchase a drink? Well, worry no more. Please take all of your belongings to our holding station, where we’ll keep a watchful eye on your items. Now you can roam our Matsuri “hands-free.” Then, drive your car by the loading zone and pick up your goodies!
Bingo - Try your luck at Bingo! Games begin at 4 pm with chances to win cash & prizes!
Beer Garden - From opening to closing, take a break and come to our Beer Garden! Grab a beer, relax, and catch up with friends.
The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center - Come upstairs and see what we have to share with you! Visit our Japanese Cultural Heritage Library and our educational Tokonoma Display. Do you want to inquire about our Japanese Language School? Pay a visit and receive the information you need to enroll in the upcoming fall session.
Pre-sale Coupons (PSC) for the GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser: These coupon books are only sold prior to the Matsuri. Each book contains (10) ten $2.00 coupons that can be used as scrip at all Matsuri booths plus bonus hourly raffle drawing entries. Beginning in April, GVJCI Member Organizations will be selling these coupon books. You can also purchase them at the GVJCI Office before the Matsuri until sold out.
The bonus Hourly Raffle ticket adds value to each Pre-Sale Coupon (PSC)! Please return your completed raffle tickets to the GVJCI Office before June 27 or by 12:00 pm, June 27th, at the GVJCI Matsuri’s Raffle booth for your chance to win prizes during our Matsuri.
Mega Matsuri Drawing - You can also purchase special tickets for the Mega Matsuri Drawing at the Matsuri Raffle Booth. The drawing for this special raffle will be held on Saturday, near closing. Winner need not be present to win. So far prizes include:
1) Dodger tickets!! (4 tickets plus parking!) Wed, July 8, 2026 vs Rockies @ 7:10pm. Donor: Crenshaw Lumber
2) Dodger tickets!! (4tickets plus parking!) Sun, July 12, 2026 vs Diamond Backs at 1:10pm. Donor: Anonymous
3) Dodger tickets!! (4tickets plus parking!) Mon, September 7, 2026 game against the Cincinnati Reds 6:10pm.. Donor: FIA Insurance Svcs.
4) Magic Castle Pass!! Donor: Cherrystones Grill & Grotto
5) $100 Japangeles Gift Card: Donor Japangeles (2 winners to be selected!)
More prizes to be announced - check regularly for updates!
Food & Game Booths - Community organizations and classes that are housed at the GVJCI lend their volunteer support to run all of our booths, including fun games such as Bingo, or our ever-popular Pitch ‘Til U Win, or cooking/selling tasty food like Chicken Teriyaki, GVJCI Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Spam Musubi, our famous Shaved Ice and Okinawa Andagi and more! Our community volunteers are the BEST---they help run all of the booths and are the heart of our Matsuri!
Performances - Get here early, get some food, grab a seat and be ready to be entertained by the many talented people here at the GVJCI! We showcase many classes and programs at our facility, such as Taiko, Hula, Singing, and Line dancing. See what these performers learn throughout the year, and maybe you’ll be encouraged to join them at their weekly classes and perform next year!
Martial Arts Demonstrations - Ever wonder what these various martial arts disciplines entail? Now is the time to find out! GVJCI’s Martial Arts classes will be featured. This is the perfect time to catch a glimpse and see if one is for you and/or your family!
Outdoor Plant Sale--This is one of our most popular booths year after year. Supporting nurseries and gracious community plant enthusiasts donate beautiful plants from their businesses and backyards for our Matsuri. Nursery experts also volunteer their time at the booth to answer your most intricate questions about growing and maintaining your new plants!
Holding Station - Are your hands full of food items, white elephant treasures, and crafts...and you want to purchase a drink? Well, worry no more. Please take all of your belongings to our holding station, where we’ll keep a watchful eye on your items. Now you can roam our Matsuri “hands-free.” Then, drive your car by the loading zone and pick up your goodies!
Bingo - Try your luck at Bingo! Games begin at 4 pm with chances to win cash & prizes!
Beer Garden - From opening to closing, take a break and come to our Beer Garden! Grab a beer, relax, and catch up with friends.
The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center - Come upstairs and see what we have to share with you! Visit our Japanese Cultural Heritage Library and our educational Tokonoma Display. Do you want to inquire about our Japanese Language School? Pay a visit and receive the information you need to enroll in the upcoming fall session.
Pre-sale Coupons (PSC) for the GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser: These coupon books are only sold prior to the Matsuri. Each book contains (10) ten $2.00 coupons that can be used as scrip at all Matsuri booths plus bonus hourly raffle drawing entries. Beginning in April, GVJCI Member Organizations will be selling these coupon books. You can also purchase them at the GVJCI Office before the Matsuri until sold out.
The bonus Hourly Raffle ticket adds value to each Pre-Sale Coupon (PSC)! Please return your completed raffle tickets to the GVJCI Office before June 27 or by 12:00 pm, June 27th, at the GVJCI Matsuri’s Raffle booth for your chance to win prizes during our Matsuri.
Mega Matsuri Drawing - You can also purchase special tickets for the Mega Matsuri Drawing at the Matsuri Raffle Booth. The drawing for this special raffle will be held on Saturday, near closing. Winner need not be present to win. So far prizes include:
1) Dodger tickets!! (4 tickets plus parking!) Wed, July 8, 2026 vs Rockies @ 7:10pm. Donor: Crenshaw Lumber
2) Dodger tickets!! (4tickets plus parking!) Sun, July 12, 2026 vs Diamond Backs at 1:10pm. Donor: Anonymous
3) Dodger tickets!! (4tickets plus parking!) Mon, September 7, 2026 game against the Cincinnati Reds 6:10pm.. Donor: FIA Insurance Svcs.
4) Magic Castle Pass!! Donor: Cherrystones Grill & Grotto
5) $100 Japangeles Gift Card: Donor Japangeles (2 winners to be selected!)
More prizes to be announced - check regularly for updates!
White Elephant Donations Needed! Also needed are NEW & LIKE NEW and CLEAN items for the White Elephant booth. White Elephant donation drop-off dates: May 18th – June 3rd, weekdays, 9:00 am- 12 pm. The last Drop-off date is Wednesday, June 3rd, at 12 pm at the GVJCI Office.
Community Handicraft Donations Needed! We know that there are many talented crafters in the community! We welcome any (NEW ONLY) handicraft items that you would like to donate to us for the Community Craft booth. Community Craft donation drop-off dates: May 18th – June 3rd, weekdays, 9:00 am- 12 pm. The last Drop-off date is Wednesday, June 3rd, at 12 pm at the GVJCI Office.
Community Handicraft Donations Needed! We know that there are many talented crafters in the community! We welcome any (NEW ONLY) handicraft items that you would like to donate to us for the Community Craft booth. Community Craft donation drop-off dates: May 18th – June 3rd, weekdays, 9:00 am- 12 pm. The last Drop-off date is Wednesday, June 3rd, at 12 pm at the GVJCI Office.
Entertainment Schedule:
Outdoor Entertainment
10:00 - 10:20am Yuujou Daiko
10:25 - 10:45 am Na Pua O Kapo
10:50 am - 11:40 am TNK Hula Performance (Harriet Nagata & TNK Hula Class)
11:15 am - 11:25 am 2026 GVJCI Scholarship Presentation
11:30 am - 11:40 am Corporate Sponsor Recognition
11.45 am - 11:50 am Al Muratsuchi, CA Assemblymember
11:55 am - 12:00 pm Tasha Cerda, Gardena Mayor
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm TNK Line Dance Performance (Chris Mori & TNK Line Dance Class)
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm LA Men's Glee Club
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm South Bay Singers
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm Flash Dance Ondo
1:45 pm - 2:05 pm Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko LA Branch
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm BINGO
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mega Matsuri Raffle Drawing
Martial Arts - Inside GVJCI Hall (basement level)
2:10pm - 2:30pm Aikido
2:35 pm - 2:55 pm Southern California Kyudo Renmei
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm Southern California Naginata Federation
3:25 pm - 3:45 pm Gardena Kendo
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm Gardena Judo Club
Outdoor Entertainment
10:00 - 10:20am Yuujou Daiko
10:25 - 10:45 am Na Pua O Kapo
10:50 am - 11:40 am TNK Hula Performance (Harriet Nagata & TNK Hula Class)
11:15 am - 11:25 am 2026 GVJCI Scholarship Presentation
11:30 am - 11:40 am Corporate Sponsor Recognition
11.45 am - 11:50 am Al Muratsuchi, CA Assemblymember
11:55 am - 12:00 pm Tasha Cerda, Gardena Mayor
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm TNK Line Dance Performance (Chris Mori & TNK Line Dance Class)
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm LA Men's Glee Club
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm South Bay Singers
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm Flash Dance Ondo
1:45 pm - 2:05 pm Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko LA Branch
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm BINGO
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mega Matsuri Raffle Drawing
Martial Arts - Inside GVJCI Hall (basement level)
2:10pm - 2:30pm Aikido
2:35 pm - 2:55 pm Southern California Kyudo Renmei
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm Southern California Naginata Federation
3:25 pm - 3:45 pm Gardena Kendo
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm Gardena Judo Club
COMMEMORATIVE GVJCI MATSURI INSULATED TOTE BAG &
CUSTOM TRAVEL CUTLERY
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Size: 14 inches H x 9 inches W x 7 inches D
COMMEMORATIVE GVJCI MATSURI INSULATED TOTE BAG and CUSTOM TRAVEL CUTLERY: Those who donate a minimum of $50.00 will receive a commemorative GVJCI Matsuri Insulated Tote Bag with Travel Cutlery. Each additional $50 donation qualifies for another Tote Bag. Please place your order by June 5, 2026.
The GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser graphic is printed on the Tote Bag.
Please make checks payable to GVJCI, with "Matsuri Tote Bag" in the memo line, complete the form below, and return it to GVJCI, 1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247. You can also donate online by clicking on the Matsuri Donate button below.
Have any questions about your order? Call our office at (310) 324-6611 ext 105 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your generous support!
As a 501(c)(3), your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser graphic is printed on the Tote Bag.
Please make checks payable to GVJCI, with "Matsuri Tote Bag" in the memo line, complete the form below, and return it to GVJCI, 1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247. You can also donate online by clicking on the Matsuri Donate button below.
Have any questions about your order? Call our office at (310) 324-6611 ext 105 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your generous support!
As a 501(c)(3), your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE GVJCI MATSURI!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
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Would you like to support the GVJCI Matsuri and become a sponsor?
Contact Cathy Lee at [email protected] for sponsorship information today!
Contact Cathy Lee at [email protected] for sponsorship information today!
