Even the crazy weather we were having in Southern California decided to cooperate with us this spring day. On May 18, four buses left the OCG campus in Huntington Beach for our field trip. Right at 10:00 AM, families who had driven directly to the LA …

Kodomono-hi (5/5) is a favorite holiday of children in Japan. On this day, we celebrate children’s happiness, health, and growth. Families with boys set up large carp streamers called Koinobori outside their homes to wish for future success. They also display a Japanese armor and …

OCG was well represented at Angels Stadium on April 20 when nearly 200 students, family, and friends attended the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Seattle Mariners baseball game. Despite the fact that the Mariners took an early lead, it was a fun game to watch …

OCG’s annual Speech Contest was held March 30th at school. The kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 6thgrades, along with Junior High and High School students, made speeches on stage. The themes of the speech changed depending on the students’ grade level. Themes included students’ favorite season, the experiment …

As part of the OCG curriculum, students at OCG not only learn about the Japanese language, they also get a chance to learn about the culture and traditions of the Japanese people.  One of the major Japanese traditions that occur every year is the celebration …

On January 12, the students had a great opportunity to experience the Japanese New Year tradition called Mochitsuki. This year we had a kimono demonstration as well. This was presented by Sachiko Perry and Britt Booth of Orange County Kimono Club. The students, teachers and …

The harvest festival was fully stocked for a marketplace of selling and buying on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

The 2018 Undokai was a great success due to excellent weather, team spirit, and friendly competition.

Among the major fundraising events OCG holds throughout the year, the Orange International Street Fair is where the parents, students, and faculty of OCG can come together and make a difference. Each year, the Orange International Street Fair brings in about 800,000 attendees and gives …