Save-the-Date!We invite you to join us!
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 2:00pm - 9:00pm Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) Benefiting the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute, The Shokudo & Grateful Crane Ensemble (GCE) Parking: Onsite parking lot & street parking. |
TicketsEarly Bird Adult Ticket: $30.00 through September 25th, 2026
General Admission Adult Ticket*: $40.00 from September 26th through October 10th, 2026 General Admission Child Ticket* (ages 3 - 17): $15.00 through October 10th, 2026 * Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event at the door Children under 3: Free admission Ticket includes: - Entry to Showa Alley - Entertainment - A serving of a featured Showa-era dish - One drink - Small gift from The Shokudo Additional food & beverage and merchandise available for purchase Credit & Debit card purchases only |
About Showa Alley
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is proud to present the return of "Showa Alley by the Shokudo"!
Come and experience a bit of Japan as the GVJCI breezeway is transformed into a yokocho! (Yokocho is Japanese for “alleyway,” but it has grown in meaning to refer to the narrow streets packed with izakayas, bars, and eateries tucked away in Japan's busy streets.) Drawing inspiration from Japan’s post-war Showa era, you’ll be immersed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of a bustling Japanese alleyway brought to you by the team behind The Shokudo Series .
This year's event will be even bigger than the last Showa Alley in 2024! In addition to food and entertainment, there will be crafts, games, and a raffle with several drawings throughout the day. We also welcome the addition of Takumi Alley, a whimsical collection of merchandise partners curated by host and chef of The Shokudo, Jon Kenzo Okeya. We never know when the next Showa Alley will be, so don't miss out!
Proceeds benefit the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute, The Shokudo, and Grateful Crane Ensemble.
Yo Media is the fiscal sponsor of The Shokudo.
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) is proud to present the return of "Showa Alley by the Shokudo"!
Come and experience a bit of Japan as the GVJCI breezeway is transformed into a yokocho! (Yokocho is Japanese for “alleyway,” but it has grown in meaning to refer to the narrow streets packed with izakayas, bars, and eateries tucked away in Japan's busy streets.) Drawing inspiration from Japan’s post-war Showa era, you’ll be immersed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of a bustling Japanese alleyway brought to you by the team behind The Shokudo Series .
This year's event will be even bigger than the last Showa Alley in 2024! In addition to food and entertainment, there will be crafts, games, and a raffle with several drawings throughout the day. We also welcome the addition of Takumi Alley, a whimsical collection of merchandise partners curated by host and chef of The Shokudo, Jon Kenzo Okeya. We never know when the next Showa Alley will be, so don't miss out!
Proceeds benefit the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute, The Shokudo, and Grateful Crane Ensemble.
Yo Media is the fiscal sponsor of The Shokudo.
Photos by Bryce Ikemura
EMCEES
Derek Mio
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Takaaki Hirakawa
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ENTERTAINMENT
Yuujou Daiko
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Kuniharu Yoshida
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Okinawan Ryukyuan Folk Music Group
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Michael Murata and Friends J-Pop Band
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33strings
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JayKayEl
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FOOD & BEVERAGE PARTNERS
Head Chef Gary Matsumoto
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MERCHANDISE PARTNERS
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Kuniharu Yoshida
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TAKUMI ALLEY
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SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
Ozoni Level
Sansei Legacy of Southern California
Pakkai Level
Kevin Keizuchi & Sierra Madre Issei Memorial Foundation
Chili Rice Level
Spam Musubi Level
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IN KIND DONORS
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
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More event information coming soon!
