One of the very first classes started at the church was begun in 1965 by Madame Shunsui Kamimura. Currently there are some thirty members. Kiyoko Arimura teaches the classic Ikenobo style of flower arrangement that utilizes the beauty of live cut flowers. Ikebana is a much anticipated exhibit at the Hanamatsuri festival due to the beauty of the arrangements created by the students.

Having started in 1978, we are one of the oldest taiko groups in the US. We are a Japanese-American, Buddhist Taiko group based at the Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim, CA. Our member's ages range from 10 years old to adults and we are very much a family oriented group. We also happen to be one of the largest groups around.

We have a great time sharing taiko all around SoCal and regularly perform at the Aquarium of the Pacific, the LA Cherry Blossom Festival, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and the OC Race for the Cure.

Orange County Japanese School holds classes on Saturdays from September to July.  Japanese language classes, kindergarten through 12th grade, and beginner, intermediate and advance classes (for upper grade students) are offered. Registration is open for all grades throughout the year.  Please call for more information: (714) 826-2675

Students may be able to earn accreditation for public high school language credits for grades 9th through 12th, pending specific school district approval.

The primary purpose of Project Kokoro is to bridge the gap among generations in the OCBC Japanese American community. Among the events and projects promoted by Project Kokoro throughout the year are:

The OCB Kendo Dojo was established in 1976 by Yoshimichi Takeda sensei and Hisashi Yamamoto sensei. Kendo focuses on disciplining one’s character through the application of the katana, or Japanese sword, and involves the proper use of footwork, strikes with the shinai (bamboo sword) and spirit. Discipline, etiquette and respect for others is also emphasized.

The OCBC Aikido Club welcomes members and nonmembers, men and women, to practice aikido, an effective and nonviolent art of self defense. Aikido emphasizes the unification of mind and body and harmonious blending with the opponent or attacker in all of its techniques. Important principles are posture, breathing, the right distribution of tension and relaxation, and extending ki. Aikido training not only instills discipline and develops calmness and confidence but is good exercise and very enjoyable.