Ventura County JACL

Ventura County JACL We are members of the Japanese American Citizens League (Ventura County chapter). We do social activities and service projects

Our chapter is one of many chapters that comprise the Japanese American Citizens League. Our chapter primarily focuses on education, networking with those interested in Japanese and JA culture and awarding scholarships to students of Japanese descent who live in our county.

Meet Naomi Hirahara, author, and hear about her new book "Crown City". Buy her book and get it signed!
08/12/2026

Meet Naomi Hirahara, author, and hear about her new book "Crown City". Buy her book and get it signed!

Sing-a-long with the San JACL San Fernando Valley Chapter!
07/18/2026

Sing-a-long with the San JACL San Fernando Valley Chapter!

THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make moc...
07/18/2026

THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, THE MOCHI MOVIE brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition. (2026, 51 minutes)
Friday July 31, 2026 from 6pm to 9pm
sponsored by SBTHP (Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation)
ALHECAMA THEATRE
215A East Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, California 93101
​$5 Suggested donation / Free for SBTHP members
Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis
(No RSVP required)
Free parking behind PANINO Restaurant
(834 Santa Barbara St.)
Q&A with director Sky Bergman and an outdoor reception will follow the screening.
Lily our co-president has a cameo role in this documentary!!
Questions? (805) 965-0093 | [email protected]

Oxnard Buddhist Temple Obon festival on Sat July 11 from 1pm to 8pm.
06/09/2026

Oxnard Buddhist Temple Obon festival on Sat July 11 from 1pm to 8pm.

Azuma dance group performing at TOHS on June 28m 2026. See flyer below.
06/09/2026

Azuma dance group performing at TOHS on June 28m 2026. See flyer below.

Learn more about what happened in Ventura County during WWII. May 20, 2025 at 6pm in Santa Paula Agricultura Museum.
05/18/2026

Learn more about what happened in Ventura County during WWII. May 20, 2025 at 6pm in Santa Paula Agricultura Museum.

05/02/2026

Message from our co-president: Dr. Lily Welty Tamai:

Recognition #1
I was contacted by the City of Oxnard’s clerk’s office and for Asian American Heritage Month in May, the City of Oxnard City Council will be recognizing VC JACL for our efforts in the community to help the AAPI community here. If you can join us for this recognition, please do! Here are the details:

AAPI Heritage Month Recognition
Tuesday, May 5, 6pm (our portion is around 6:20pm)

City of Oxnard
Council Chambers
300 W. Third Street
Oxnard, CA 93030

Recognition #2
VC JACL will be recognized by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors for our preservation work with the Historic Japanese Cemetery in Oxnard. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will recognize us with a proclamation.

AAPI Heritage Month Recognition
Tuesday, May 12, 9am (please arrive early to get to the seats)

Ventura County Hall of Administration
Ventura County Board of Supervisors Chamber
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009

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