Beverly Area Arts Alliance

The Japanese Culture Center, founded in 1977 by Aikido Shihan Teacher of Teachers and Zen Master Fumio Toyoda, is dedicated to sharing the rich heritage of Japanese martial arts, crafts, and philosophy with the public. Offering classes in over a dozen martial and cultural arts, the Center serves as a living school where generations pass on their knowledge and skills, allowing visitors to actively engage in traditions that have endured for centuries. With a focus on preserving and promoting Japanese culture, the Japanese Culture Center invites visitors to experience the depth and complexity of knowledge cultivated around the world. As a true Dojo, or House of the Way, the Center embodies the spirit of traditional training halls, providing a vibrant and immersive environment for individuals to explore and participate in the arts that have shaped Japanese history and identity.Generated from the website