The Okinawan Way: Bokashi Composting Workshop

Isamu Noguchi Plaza (10:00 am - 12:00 pm): February 14, June 13 & October 10
Zenshuji Soto Mission (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm): April 11, August 8 & December 12

Discover bokashi composting, an easy-to-learn Okinawan method that simplifies how you reduce food waste at home. This clean fermentation process allows you to compost all kitchen scraps (including meat, fish, and dairy) and transform them into nutrient-rich material for your plants, without the mess, smell, or intensive upkeep of traditional composting systems.

Designed for beginners and those looking for a more manageable approach, this workshop series breaks bokashi down into clear, practical steps that fit seamlessly into everyday routines. Learn how the process works, how little time it takes to maintain, and how composting can become a simple, sustainable habit rather than a chore.

Presented in collaboration with Sustainable Little Tokyo, this 9-year long series connects Okinawan cultural knowledge with hands-on, community-based environmental education, offering a practical way to make a meaningful impact on food waste in Los Angeles.

Learn how simple composting can be. Join a workshop and start composting with confidence.

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