JACCC Plaza The Plaza was designed by world-famous sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi, a native of Los Angeles. The one-acre open area was added to the overall JACCC design at Noguchi's suggestion and is a valuable open space, hosting such events as the annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival, the Hanamatsuri celebration of Bhudda's birth, memorial services for the dead of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a rousing Taiko Festival in 1987 and the open air Kita Takigi (Torchlight) Noh in 1989. The Plaza is available for rent. For more information, contact Marlene Lee at 213-628-2725, ext 113 or lee@jaccc.org Download a Facility Use Application in pdf format here. Download a Fee Schedule in pdf format here.   The James Irvine Garden The James Irvine Garden (Seiryu-en, or Garden of the Clear Stream) is an oasis in the central city. It was built in the tradition of Japanese Gardens and covers a sloping, triangular area of 8,500 square feet adjacent to the Center Building and the The George & Sakaye Aratani Japan America Theatre. It was designed by Takeo Uesugi, and was completed December 1979. The garden received the prestigious National landscape Award from the American Association of Nurserymen which was presented by First Lady Nancy Reagan in cermonies at the White House in 1981. This is the highest and oldest national honor such a project can receive in the field of environmental improvement and community beautification. May all who step into the garden find joy and a sense of peace, harmony with nature and inspiration from the indomitable spirit of the community pioneers. The James Irvine Garden is available for rent. For more information, contact Marlene Lee at 213-628-2725, ext 113 or lee@jaccc.org Garden Hours: 9am-5pm daily, Closed on Holidays or when rented. Admission is free. Download a Facility Use Application in pdf format here. Download a Fee Schedule in pdf format here. Back to top of page     National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court Facing San Pedro Street, in front the of the JACCC is the Memorial Court. It was been renovated several times in the history of the JACCC. The Memorial Court is dedicated to those Americans who have fought and died in conflicts of the United States of America and most are of Japanese anchestry. The memorials include: • Veterans of World War II • Veterans of the Korean War • Veterans of the Vietnam War Back to top of page Return to the Orientation Page   World War II Memorial Built by Americans of Japanese Anchestry World War II Memorial Alliance Korean War Memorial Built by Japanese American Veterans of the Korean War Vietnam Memorial Built by Japanese American Vietnam War Veterans