Please note the JICC has moved. We are now located at 1150 18th Street NW, Washington, DC.

The JICC School Program is designed to give students a fun and informative introduction to Japanese culture and traditional practices. Since 1981, our multi-faceted program has introduced thousands of elementary (2nd grade and up), middle, and high school students to Japan. We also offer specially designed programs for university students and adult groups upon request.

The JICC brings Japan to students through:

• Video: a captivating introduction to Japan provided by the Japan National Tourism Organization
• PowerPoint: an overview of the country's history, traditions, and everyday life
• Authentic Artifacts: a presentation of a Japanese wedding kimono, authentic dolls, and other objects

Using a hands-on approach to learning, the JICC staff encourages students to:

• Try on yukata (casual cotton kimono) and happi (festival coats)
• Play the taiko drum
• Enjoy traditional games
• Experience authentic origami
• Participate in a simulated family homestay
• Learn simple Japanese phrases

Please click here to schedule a program for your school or organization.

Educational Resources

In addition to on-site presentations, the JICC offers a wide variety of resources to educators. We have Japan-related videos, traditional clothes, and objects available for loan, as well as a large selection of free informational pamphlets.

Please visit our Services page for more information on our free materials, and our Item Loan page to see what we offer. Finally, we also offer a Teacher's Resource Guide full of a wide range of information about Japan, available to view here or to download here (right-click on the link, then Save As).

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any other questions you might have. We look forward to seeing you soon!