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Items range from $10.00 - $80.00. | Workshop prices vary.    |  Feb 20 - 23, 2026 at 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC)
244 San Pedro St., Los Angeles 90012
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A rare, immersive celebration of hakko (発酵), Japanese fermentation, Hakko Expo & Market explores the traditions and techniques behind Japan’s most essential flavors; from miso and sake to soy sauce and koji. Rooted in climate, agriculture, and community, fermentation is both an ancient craft and a living practice shaped by time, care, and human touch.

Presented by JACCC in collaboration with SUZU GROUP of Niigata Prefecture, the program brings 13 fermentation-related companies out of the kitchen and into a shared space. Through hands-on workshops, communal dining, and thoughtfully curated offerings, guests are invited to experience fermentation as it exists in everyday Japanese life: approachable, meaningful, and deeply human. As part of the program, HAKKO HOUSE will join the Little Tokyo Farmers' Market on Saturday, February 21, offering fermented products and seasonal bentos for purchase.

Step into the world of Japanese fermentation through immersive workshops, shared meals, and meaningful exchange, only at Hakko Expo & Market.

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