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 10th, 2026
General Admission Adult Ticket: $40.00 from September 11th through October 10th, 2026 General Admission Child Ticket (ages 3 - 17): $15.00 through October 10th, 2026 Children under 3: Free admission Additional ticket information: Coming Soon! 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.
ENTERTAINMENT
Yuujou Daiko
Kuniharu Yoshida
Okinawan Ryukyuan Folk Music Group
Michael Murata and Friends J-Pop Band
EMCEES
Derek Mio
Takaaki Hirakawa
Yuujou Daiko
Kuniharu Yoshida
Okinawan Ryukyuan Folk Music Group
Michael Murata and Friends J-Pop Band
EMCEES
Derek Mio
Takaaki Hirakawa
FOOD & BEVERAGE PARTNERS
The Shokudo
Gary Matsumoto
Ali'i Restaurant
The Loft
Gaburi Chicken
Barako Brew Gardena
Bachan's Shave Ice
Clio Vine Espresso Bar and Wellness
The Shokudo
Gary Matsumoto
Ali'i Restaurant
The Loft
Gaburi Chicken
Barako Brew Gardena
Bachan's Shave Ice
Clio Vine Espresso Bar and Wellness
MERCHANDISE PARTNERS
Klaylie Co.
Relief Vintage and Denim
Kuniharu Yoshida
Klaylie Co.
Relief Vintage and Denim
Kuniharu Yoshida
TAKUMI ALLEY
Okeya Stationery Co.
Cheery Human Studios
Gift of Heart
Kumakun Studio
Lacelit
My Dear Mello
Sharodactyl
Picklemimi
Hokkaido Marche USA
Karepango
Yuzu Leaf
Okeya Stationery Co.
Cheery Human Studios
Gift of Heart
Kumakun Studio
Lacelit
My Dear Mello
Sharodactyl
Picklemimi
Hokkaido Marche USA
Karepango
Yuzu Leaf
SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
Honda
Ozoni Level
Sansei Legacy of Southern California
Pakkai Level
Kevin Keizuchi & Sierra Madre Issei Memorial Foundation
Spam Musubi Level
Keiro
JSL Foods, Inc.
Presenting Sponsor
Honda
Ozoni Level
Sansei Legacy of Southern California
Pakkai Level
Kevin Keizuchi & Sierra Madre Issei Memorial Foundation
Spam Musubi Level
Keiro
JSL Foods, Inc.
More event information coming soon!
