Mission Statement
The specific purpose of the Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute is to preserve, share, and promote the Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through education, cultural programs, and activities.
3929 Middlebury St. • Los Angeles, CA 90004

HJCI Officers

President: Casey Hiro Ogino
Vice President: Jerry Naito
Treasurer: Linda Ikegami
Recording Secretary: Susan Yamasaki
Newsletter Editor: Hideo Kuwahara (retired 12-'24), Asao Masumiya, Julia Soriano & Casey Hiro Ogino
Fundraising:  Bruce Ibusuki & Jerry Naito

Welcome 2025!

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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Outgoing President’s Message
Dear Members and Friends,
As 2024 comes to an end, my term as President will also be concluding.  Over the past 7 years, I have many fond memories celebrating HJCI’s 70th (2017) and 75th (2022) Anniversaries, volunteering at our fundraisers, cleanups, maintenance projects and other community events.  I am especially grateful to our dedicated and hardworking cabinet who in addition to their regular jobs and family responsibilities also give countless hours to help maintain our center.
I also want to thank our generous donors and community volunteers for your support so vital to our continuance and growth as a non-profit community organization.
I am pleased to announce Casey Hiro Ogino as our incoming President.  Casey has been most helpful in coordinating repair and maintenance needs of the Center, including the recent repair and refinishing of the hardwood floors in our Social Hall, installation of the new water fountain in the Dojo/Multipurpose building and several other past and pending projects.  Casey is the son of Hollywood Gakuen’s long time retired Sensei and Principal, Mrs. Kazue Ogino.
 Special thanks to Bruce Ibusuki for his planning and coordination of our 2nd annual Smoked Salmon fundraiser held in October.  A very delicious and successful event!
 In closing, I again extend my gratitude for your on-going support of the HJCI and wish each of you good health and peace as we begin a New Year!
Asao Masumiya  

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We are located at 3929 Middlebury St., Los Angeles, CA 90004-2208