let's chat in japanese! 
casual conversation cafe

Tea Time at JFLA
saturday february 7, 2026
11:00AM-12:30PM
ADMISSION IS FREE,  Registration REQUIRED (CLICK HERE)

Let’s Chat in Japanese! Our popular Japanese conversation event, Tea Time, returns for the first time in 2026 at the Japan Foundation. Let’s get together and chat with native Japanese speakers while enjoying Japanese snacks and tea in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
This time, Tea Time will be held inside the current exhibition, “Package Craft: From Candy Box to Sculpture” As you explore creative artworks made from Japanese candy and snack boxes, enjoy Japanese sweets and tea together.
As a special treat, members of the L.A. Men’s Glee Club will perform Japanese songs and invite everyone to join in a group singing experience.
All levels and all ages are welcome. No prior Japanese language experience is required—this event is open to everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Ages: 18 and up; Under 18 with accompanying adult
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (Door Opens: 10:45am)
Location: The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
5700 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100, Los Angeles
Activities: Conversation about Japan, Japanese culture and language with Japanese speakers in Japanese/ English
Parking info

日本語スピーカーの参加者も募集しています！
ご興味のある方は、jflainfo@jpf.go.jpまでご連絡 ください。お友達同士でぜひご参加ください。

ABOUT L.A. MEN'S GLEE CLUB

The L.A. Men’s Glee Club was founded in July, !999. With the motto “Harmony is Everything”, the club was and is the only Japanese-based men’s chorus group in Southern California. The club, with the average member age of 75, has brought musical enjoyment to many audiences throughout the past decades with its repertoire of well-known and well-loved songs. We enjoy and love singing and are always striving to contribute to the Nikkei community, especially the elderly Nikkeis. Furthermore, through chorus, we aim to convey and spread Japan culture to the local community and the next generation. L.A. Men’s Glee Club