GVJCI
OUR ROOTS: We were formally incorporated in 1967, but our roots in the South Bay trace back over 100 years ago through our Japanese Language School’s legacy.
WHO WE ARE: GVJCI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that engages the community to explore the Nikkei heritage, culture, and contemporary issues through a variety of programs and services. Community space is offered to a wide variety of nonprofit cultural, educational and community-based organizations, as well as for private use.
Our Mission
A space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.
Our Vision
The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.
GVJCI Day of Remembrance 2024 - Terminal Island: Lost But Not Forgotten
GVJCI Day of Remembrance 2023 - Campaign For Justice: The Japanese Latin American Story
GVJCI General Programs Video
Sharing Japanese American Experiences
Nikolas Escobar - 2022 GVJCI Japanese Language School Graduate Speech
Curtis Kenji Yokota - 2022 GVJCI Japanese Language School Graduate Speech
Gardena Valley JCI Matsuri Bento-To-Go Fundraiser 2022
Alison Kochiyama Executive Director Welcome Message - 2022 GVJCI Matsuri Bento-To-Go Fundraiser
Ray Shibata 2022 GVJCI Scholarship Fund Recipients Announcement
Christopher Ito - 2022 GV JACL Scholarship Award Recipient Speech
David Tsukamoto - 2022 Gardena Valley Gardener's Association Legacy Scholarship Award Speech
Makayla Lui - 2022 Gary Hori Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient Speech
Bryant Yanase - 2022 GVJCI Scholarship Fund Award Recipient Speech
2022 GVJCI Day of Remembrance Event
Camp Comedy Performances: Interview with Atsushi Ishida
How To Write Haiku Workshop #1
Finding Your Roots Workshop
Tomodachi Online Baking Workshop: Mochi Ice Cream
Tomodachi Online Baking Workshop: Pocky
Haiku & Senryu Workshop #1
GVJCI Haiku & Senryu Workshop #3
GVJCI Haiku & Senryu Workshop #2
Summer Baking Workshop
Adulting Workshop: Estate Planning
Finding Your Roots Workshop
Beginner Bonsai Workshop Part 1
Beginner Bonsai Workshop
TABE-DORAIBU
Friday Closing Message from Alison Kochiyama – 2021 GVJCI Virtual Matsuri Fundraiser