Anime Expo is the largest anime convention in North America, held annually in Downtown Los Angeles. We are so grateful to SPJA (Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation) for inviting Kizuna to AX as the 2023 & 2024 Charity Recipient and for letting us bring Japanese American culture to new audiences!
2024 Anime Expo & ax chibi workshops
2024 Anime Expo: TWO WORKSHOPS!
Create Your Own Omamori Amulet & Envision Your Ideal Community! Join Kizuna Little Tokyo, AX's 2024 Charity Recipient, for an exciting family-friendly workshop where we blend the meaning of Japanese omamori amulets with the creativity of city planning. We'd love to share our beautiful and historic home of Little Tokyo with AX goers and envision 'what makes an ideal community?'
Create Your Own Folding Fan & Learn About Japanese American Values! In this family friendly workshop, participants will delve into Japanese American cultural values while embarking on a creative journey to craft & design their very own folding fan using recycled materials. Come join us at Kizuna Little Tokyo, Anime Expo's 2024 Charity Recipient, for a memorable experience that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection!
2024 ax chibi: Koinobori Craft with Kizuna Little Tokyo! Make your own mini koinobori (Japanese carp streamer) while learning its cultural significance at anime expo chibi! As Anime Expo's 2024 Charity Recipient, Kizuna (@gokizuna)—a youth development nonprofit from Little Tokyo—is excited to share their programs and community with you. Join us and connect with Japanese American culture!
2023 Anime Expo & ax chibi workshops
2023 Anime Expo: Step away from the crowds and enjoy designing your very own hachimaki headbands & uchiwa fans. Learn about the history and cultural significance of these symbolic Japanese household items, while also deep diving into some fun Japanese American cultural values with the help of anime! Culture & family-friendly fun presented by Kizuna, AX’s 2023 Charity Recipient!
2023 ax chibi: Design and decorate your own tenugui with Kizuna, a nonprofit youth development organization from Little Tokyo! Learn about the versatility of this Japanese towel that can be used for a myriad of purposes, from practical to decorative as you create your very own. Like the tenugui, Kizuna’s Little Tokyo home in Downtown Los Angeles is a vibrant community with a diverse array of experiences to offer, and we are grateful to share what you can experience in this historic Los Angeles treasure.
