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AGENCIES AND SOCIETIES

• Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project
  Tom Ikeda, Executive Director
  1416 S. Jackson St.
  Seattle, Washington 98144
  TEL: 206- 320-0095
  WEB: http://www.densho.org
• Department of State, Japan Desk
  Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
  2201 C Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20520
  TEL: 202-647-2913
  WEB: http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/ja/
  Monitors Japanese affairs and US-Japan relations.
• Embassy of Japan
  2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20008
  TEL: 202-238-6700 FAX: 202-238-2187
  WEB: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/index.html
• Go For Broke National Education Center
  Michael Ozawa, Chairman of the Board
  370 Amapola Ave., Suite 110
  Torrance, CA 90501
  TEL: 310- 328-0907
  WEB: http://www.goforbroke.org/
  Mailing Address:
  P.O. Box 2590
  Gardena, CA 90247
• Japanese American Citizens League
  Larry Oda, President
  Floyd Mori, National Director
  1850 M St., NW, Suite 1100
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-223-1240
  WEB: http://www.jacl.org/
  EMAIL: dc@jacl.org
• Japanese American Citizens League, DC Chapter
  Michelle Amano, President
  PO Box 6188
  Silver Spring, MD 20916
  TEL: 301- 412-3866
  EMAIL: mamano2990@aol.com
• Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
  Ernest Y. Doizaki, Chairman of the Board
  Akemi Kikumura Yano, President and Executive Director
  369 East First Street
  Los Angeles, California 90012
  TEL: 213- 625-0414
  WEB: http://www.janm.org
• Japan-America Society of Washington DC
  1819 L Street, NW, 1B Level
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-833-2210 FAX: 202-833-2456
  WEB: http://www.us-japan.org/dc/
  EMAIL: jaswdc@us-japan.org
  Non-profit, corporate and individual membership organization, sponsors corporate, institutional, public affairs and cultural programs. Japanese language and other classes.
• Japan-America Student Conference
  1150 18th St. NW, Suite LL2
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-289-9088
  Fax: 202-789-8265
  WEB: http://iscdc.org/content/view/44/69/lang,english
  EMAIL: info@iscdc.org
  Provides advice and counsel to an annual conference held for one month during the summer. American students from college freshmen to PhD level are chosen to participate.
• Japanese American Network (JA-Net)
  John Tobe, Co-Chairman
  EMAIL: john.tobe@ws.mofa.go.jp
  Craig D. Uchida, Co-Chairman
  EMAIL: cduchida@jssinc.org
• Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA)
  Robert Nakamoto, President
  EMAIL: bob@basetech.com
  Terry Shima, Executive Director
  Email: ttshima@comcast.net
  Website: http://www.javadc.org/ TEL: (301) 987-6746
• Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan
  Lafayette Centre III, Mall Level
  1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 100
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-238-6900 FAX: 202-822-6524
  WEB: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/
  EMAIL: jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp
  Cultural annex of the Embassy of the Japan. Hosts special events, films, and educational programs on Japan. Resources and information on Japanese culture. Library includes approximately 2500 titles.
• National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS)
  Rosalyn Tonai, Executive Director
  1684 Post Street
  San Francisco CA 94115
  (415)-921-5007
  Email: njahs@njahs.org
  Website: http://www.nikkeiheritage.org/
• National Japanese American Memorial Foundation (NJAMF)
  Dr. Craig D. Uchida, Chairman of the Board
  Ms. Gale Awaya McCallum, Executive Director
  1620 I St., NW, Suite 925
  Washington, DC 20037
  (202) 530-0015
  Email: gale@njamf.info
  Website: http://njamf.com/
• Nisei Veterans Committee
  Yuzo Tokita, Commander
  1212 South King Street
  Seattle, WA 98144
  (206) 322-1122
  Email: info@seattlenvc.org
  Website: http://www.seattlenvc.org/aboutus/CapitalCampaigns.asp
• Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
  Japanese American History Museum
  121 NW 2nd Ave
  Portland, OR 97209
  (503) 224-1458
  Website: http://www.oregonnikkei.org/
• US-Japan Council (USJC)
  Irene Hirano Inouye, President
  Saki Takasu, Membership and Development Manager
  1225 Nineteenth Street, NW Suite 700
  Washington, D.C. 20036
  (202) 223-6840
  Email: stakasu@usjapancouncil.org
  Website: http://www.usjapancouncil.org/

APPRAISERS

• American Society of Appraisers
  555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125
  Herndon, VA 20170
  TEL: 703-478-2228 FAX: 703-742-8471
  WEB: http://www.appraisers.org
  EMAIL: asainfo@appraisers.org
• Appraisers Association of America
  386 Park Avenue South, Suite 2000
  New York, NY 10016
  TEL: 212-889-5404 FAX: 212-889-5503
  WEB: http://www.appraisersassoc.org
  EMAIL: appraisers@appraisersassoc.org

ARCHITECTURE

• The American Institute of Architects
  1735 New York Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202-626-7300 FAX: 202-626-7587
  WEB: http://www.aia.org/
  EMAIL: infocentral@aia.org
  Approximately 100 titles on Japanese architecture.
• Franz Bader Bookstore
  1911 I Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202-337-5440 FAX: 202-337-5441
  E-mail: fbad@mailexcite.com
  Collection includes books on Japanese architecture and publications used primarily by professional architects.

ART

BANKS

• The Bank of Japan
  Representative Office in Washington, D.C.
  2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 505
  Washington, D.C. 20037
  TEL: 202-466-2228 FAX: 202-466-2833
  WEB: http://www.boj.or.jp/en/
• The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
  Washington, DC Representative Office
  1909 K Street, N.W. Suite 350
  Washington D.C. 20006
  TEL: 202-463-0477
  WEB: http://www.bk.mufg.jp/english/index.html
• Development Bank of Japan
  1101 17th Street, N.W. Suite 1001
  Washington, D.C. 20036
  TEL: 202-331-8696 FAX: 202-293-3932
  WEB: http://www.dbj.jp/en/index.html
• Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
  1909 K Street, NW Suite 300
  Washington, D.C. 20006
  TEL: 202-785-5242 FAX: 202-785-8484
  WEB: http://www.jbic.go.jp/english/
• Sumitomo Corporation of America
  800 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 1000
  Washington, D.C. 20006
  TEL: 202-785-9210 FAX: 202-861-0690
  WEB: http://www.sumitomocorp.com/

BONSAI, BONSEKI

• David Bockman Bonsai Artist and Instructor
  TEL: 703-217-2442
  EMAIL: orders@bunabayashi.com
  Private instruction, classes, commissions undertaken, consultations, collections purchased, rare books bought and sold, board and restoration, lectures and demonstrations.
• E & A Japanese Landscape & Bonsai
  16505 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20905
  TEL: 301-384-6796 FAX: 301-384-9879
  Design, installation, and maintenance of traditional oriental landscapes.
• Graduate School USDA
  600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 120
  Washington, DC 20024-2520
  TEL: 202-314-3320
  FAX: 202-479-6843
  Offers a demonstration and introductory course in bonsai.
• National Bonsai Foundation, Inc.
  3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
  TEL: 202-396-3510
  FAX: 202-544-5398
  WEB: www.bonsai-nbf.org
  EMAIL: contact2007@bonsai-nbf.org
  Dedicated to building a National Bonsai Museum within the National Arboretum.
• Smithsonian Resident Associate Program Studio Arts Department
  Smithsonian Institution
  1100 Jefferson Drive, SW
  Washington, DC 20560
  TEL: 202-357-3030
  FAX: 202-786-2034
  WEB: www.smithsonianassociates.org
  Offers classes.
• US National Arboretum- Bonsai Pavilion
  National Bonsai Collection
  3501 New York Avenue, NE
  Washington, DC 20002
  TEL: 202-245-2726
  WEB: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html
  Maintains a large collection of bonsai trees, including 53 rare bonsai trees presented by Japan to the United States as a bicentennial gift. Sponsors classes, workshops, tours, and demonstrations.
• Wolftrap Nursery
  9439 Leesburg Pike
  Vienna, VA 22180
  TEL: 703-759-4244
  Bonsai suppliers and starter plants. Also offers classes and workshops in bonsai.
• Hosokawa School
  Ms Kiyoko Uyeda, Professor
  8929 Braeburn Dr.
  Annandale, VA 22003
  TEL: 703-323-5020
  Instruction in bonseki
• Horizon Landscape
  1525 Spencerville Road
  Spencerville, MD 2086
  TEL: 301-421-1800
  FAX: 301-421-1764
  WEB: http://horizonlandscaping.com/
• National Paulownia Center
  Dr. Peter Beckjord
  10908 Dresden Drive
  Beltsville, MD 20705
  Seeds and seedlings along with literature on tree growing.
  TEL: 301-937-4635
  WEB: http://www.paulownia.org/
• Shoen Bonsai Japanese Garden
  601 East Gude Drive
  Rockville, MD 20580-1327
  Japanese garden landscaping, construction and supplies. Bonsai trees for sale.

BOOKSTORES

BRUSH PAINTING, CALLIGRAPHY

• Smithsonian Resident Associate Program/
  Studio Art Department
  The Smithsonian Associates
  PO Box 23293
  Washington, DC 20026
  TEL: 202-252-0012 FAX: 202-786-2034
  WEB: http://www.residentassociates.org
  EMAIL: CustomerService@ResidentAssociates.org
  Offers a Japanese calligraphy course.
• The Sumi-e Society of America, Inc.
  WEB: http://www.sumiesociety.org/
  Mr. Cecil H. Uyehara
  Certified Japanese Calligrapher
  3100 N. Leisure World Blvd, #604
  Silver Spring, MD 20906
  TEL: 301-229-3184
  E-mail: uiai-1@comcast.net
  The school style is known as Shinzen-ryu, after Kamijo Shinzan, the founder.
  
  Headquarters:
  Ms. Joan Lok
  National President
  5321 Long Sky Court
  Columbia, MD 21045
  TEL: 410-730-7597
  
  National Capital Area Chapter (DC, MD, VA):
  Mr. Richard Kaufman, President
  6311 Friendship Court
  Bethesda, MD 20817
  TEL: 301-564-1429
  EMAIL: rfkaufman@msn.com
  
  Ms. Betzi Robinson, Executive Vice President
  7102 Westbury Road
  McLean, VA 22101
  TEL: 703-893-5449
  Email: betzi@autumnmoonstudio.com
  Individual instruction in sumi-e.

BUDDHIST ORGANIZATIONS

• American Zen College
  Dr. Gusung Shin
  16185 Germantown Road
  Germantown, MD 20874
  TEL: 301-428-0665
  WEB: http://www.americanzencollege.org/intro/more.html
  EMAIL: zhi@americanzencollege.org
  Non-profit religious organization established by Zen, Master Gusung Shin in 197.Provides an educational environment for both Americans and Asians to study and practice Zen meditation and Buddhist philosophy.
• Ekoji Buddhist Temple
  Temple Address: 6500 Lake Haven Lane
  Fairfax Station, VA 22039
  Mailing Address: PO Box 2337
  Springfield, VA 22152
  TEL: 703-239-0500
  WEB: http://www.ekoji.org/
  Belongs to the Jodo Shinshu tradition. Adult services held every Sunday, at which the Dharma message is given. Obon service held annually in July.
• Zen Buddhist Center of Washington
  4705 45th Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20016
  TEL: 202-829-1966

BUSINESS, TRADE, INDUSTRY

• American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
  Masonic 39 Mori Building, 10F
  2-4-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku
  Tokyo, Japan 106-0041
  TEL: 011-81-334-33-5381 FAX: 011-81-334-33-8454
  WEB: http://www.accj.or.jp
  EMAIL: info@accj.or.jp
• Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
  1050 17th Street, NW Suite 410
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-296-8527 FAX: 202-872-1212
  WEB: http://www.jama.org
  EMAIL: cpowers@porternovelli.com
• Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  WEB: http://www.jcci.or.jp/home-e.html
  EMAIL: info@jcci.or.jp
  The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the central organization to which all local chambers of commerce belong. JCCI also has a central position in the dissemination of information concerning government policies and programs, and the promotion of nationwide projects.
• Japan Economic Institute of America
  1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1025
  Washington, DC 20036-5302
  TEL: 202-296-5633 FAX: 202-296-8333
  E-mail: jei_info@jei.org
  WEB: http://www.jei.org
  JEI, a research organization funded by Japanfs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides information and analysis on Japanfs economy and US-Japan relations.
• Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development
  910 17th Street, NW, Suite 1025
  Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202-833-1404 FAX: 202-833-1406
  WEB: http://www.jpc-sed.or.jp/eng/index.html
• JETRO -Japan External Trade Organization
  McGraw-Hill Building, 44th Floor
  1221 Avenue of the Americas
  New York, NY 10020-1079
  TEL: 212-997-0400
  FAX: 212-997-0464
  WEB: http://www.jetro.go.jp
• Nippon Keidanren - Japan Federation of Economic Organizations Headquarters
  1-9-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo, Japan 100-8188
  TEL: 03-5204-1500 FAX: 03-5255-6250
  E-mail: webmaster@keidanren.or.jp
  WEB: http://www.keidanren.or.jp
  
  Washington Office
  1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1050
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-293-8430 FAX: 202-293-8438
  Keidanren is a private, non-profit economic organization whose membership of foreign and Japanese companies in Japan includes virtually all branches of economic activity in Japan.
• Keizai Koho Center- Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs
  Headquarters
  Otemachi Building, 6-1 Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo, Japan 100-0004
  TEL: 03-3201-1415 FAX: 03-3201-1418
  WEB: http://www.kkc.or.jp/english
  EMAIL: webmaster@kkc.or.jp
  
  Washington Office
  1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1050
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-293-8430 FAX: 202-293-8438
  WEB: http://www.kkc.or.jp/english
• MIPRO - Manufacturers Imports and Investment Promotion Organization
  2000 L Street, NW Suite 616
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-659-3729
  WEB: http://www.mipro.or.jp
  EMAIL: mipro@mipro.or.jp
• US-Japan Business Council
  2000 L Street, NW Suite 515
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-728-0068 FAX: 202-728-0073
  WEB: http://www.usjbc.org

CLUBS

• DC Anime Club
  A Non-profit organization that strives to educate people in the Washington D.C. area about East Asian Culture through Japanese Animation (anime) and Japanese Comics (manga). Bi-weekly meetings, on Saturday 2-5pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
  WEB: http://www.dcanimeclub.org
  For more information, call 202-262-2083 or email: president@dcanimeclub.org

COOKING

• Introduction to Sushi Making
  Mary Moore, instructor
  13825 Greenwood Drive
  Dale City, VA 22193-2543
  TEL: 703-680-1346
  E-mail: mary-moore@verizon.net
  Private sessions by appointment. Northern Virginia locations. $300 per three to four hour session. Reservations required.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

• American Field Service
  17th Floor 71 West, 23rd Street
  New York, NY 10010
  TEL: 212-807-8686
  FAX: 212-807-1001
  E-mail: info@afs.org
  Web: http://www.afs.org
  A non-profit educational organization providing opportunities for intercultural learning for high school and professionals through a home stay program abroad.
• CIEE-Council on International Education Exchange
  300 Fore Street
  Portland, ME 04101
  TEL: 207-553-4000
  FAX: 207-247-4299
  Web: http://www.ciee.org
  Offers a variety of study abroad programs in Japan for secondary school students, educators, university students, and business professionals. The Council has offices in six countries abroad, including Japan.
• Experiment in International Living
  Summer Abroad
  Kipling Road, PO Box 676
  Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
  TEL: 802-257-7751
  FAX: 802-258-3428
  WEB: http://www.usexperiment.org
  EMAIL: eil@worldlearning.org
  Home stay and language study or home stay and travel through a summer abroad for high school students and a semester abroad for college students.
• Institute for International Education
  1400 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC 2005-2403
  TEL: 212-883-8200 FAX: 212-984-5452
  WEB: http://www.iie.org/iie/dc
  IIE is one of the largest and most active educational exchange agencies in the world. Its activities are worldwide and serving all segments of high education. Japan has been a participant in many of its programs.
• International Education Associates, Inc.
  P.O. Box 34430
  Bethesda, MD 20827
  TEL: 301-493-4048 FAX: 301-530-2461
  EMAIL: iea@pruittfamily.com
  Consulting firm which focuses on facilitating exchanges between U.S. and foreign universities, organizing English language training in the U.S., providing recruiting services for teachers of English as a Second Language, planning short term training programs, cosigning and developing joint education centures in higher education, and advising international students on U.S. institutions of higher education.
• International Pen Friends Society
  19-7 Ohsugi 1-chome
  Edogawa, Tokyo JAPAN 132
• International House of Japan
  5-11-16, Roppongi, Minato-ku
  Tokyo JAPAN 106-0032
  TEL: 011-81-3-3470-4611
  FAX: 011-81-3-3479-1738
  WEB: http://www.i-house.or.jp
• Japan-America Student Conference
  1150 18th Street, NW Suite LL2
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-289-4231
  FAX: 202-789-8265
  E-mail: info@iscdc.org
  WEB: http://www.jasc.org
  Organizes an annual conference to which forty American students from college freshman to PhD level are invited to apply for participation.
• Japan-United States Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan)
  206 Sanno Grand Building
  2-14-2 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo JAPAN 100-0014
  TEL: 011-81-335-80-3231
  FAX: 011-81-3-3580-1217
  WEB: http://www.fulbright.jp/indexe.html
  Conducts the Fullbright grant program between Japan and the United States, awarding approximately 100 grants per year to American and Japanese professors, graduate students, and non-academic professionals to lecture and conduct research in various fields.
• Kanagawa International Association
  Kanagawa Chikyu Shimin Plaza 1F
  2 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku
  Yokohama, Kanagawa JAPAN 247-0007
  TEL: 011-81-45-896-2626 FAX: 011-81-45--896-2945
  WEB: http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/
  Promotes international understanding and cultural exchange between the people of the Kanagawa area and all over the world through the sponsorship of programs such as letter exchanges, home stays, cultural events, and international aid.
• Sister Cities International
  1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 850
  Washington, DC 20004
  TEL: 202-347-8630 FAX: 202-393-6524
  WEB: http://www.sister-cities.org
  EMAIL: info@sister-cities.org
  A national organization that assists in establishing city-to-city affiliations and promotes international understanding by offering a limited number of exchanges to Japan on a professional level. Publishes gSister City News.h Local Sister city relationship: Baltimore-Kawasaki and Norfolk-Kitakyushu.
• Sister Cities International, Japan Project
  c/o Mr. Bernard Berkowitz, Chairperson
  BEDCO
  345 City Hall
  Baltimore, MD 21202
  TEL: 410-825-1440
  FAX: 410-583-8133
• Youth for Understanding
  (YFU/ International Exchange)
  6400 Goldboro Road Suite 100
  Bethesda, MD 20817
  TEL: 240-235-2100 FAX: 240-235-2104
  WEB: http://www.yfu.org
  EMAIL: pio@us.yfu.org
  A private, non-profit organization dedicated to international understanding and world peace through high school exchange programs and home stays with volunteer host families. Summer, semester and year-long programs.

DANCE

• Kotobuki Kai Japanese Dance
  Ms. Yoko Harada King, Artistic Director
  4510 Sheridan Street
  Riverdale Park, MD 20737
  TEL: 301-779-1488
  FAX: 301-779-5371
  WEB: http://www.kotobukikaidance.com
  E-mail: gerald@geraldking.com
  Fully-staged Japanese classical dance performances. Lecture/demonstrations and workshops. Information on Noh Dance/Kabuki
• Chonai Keiko
  TEL: 301-593-7921
• Onoe-ryu
  Ms. Yukiko Orlandella
  13445 Point Pleasant Drive
  Chantilly, VA 20151
  TEL: 703-631-2163
  WEB: http://www.onoedance.com
  EMAIL: kikuyuki@onoedance.com
• Kisaragi Kai
  128 Key Parkway
  Frederick, MD 21702
  TEL: 301-662-5907
• Shizumi Manale
  9612 Wire Ave.
  Silver Spring, MD 20901
  TEL: 301-589-4650
• Keisenkai Okinawa Dance
  269A Thomas Circle
  Gettysburg, PA 17325
  TEL: 717-338-9628
  E-mail: kchibana@blazenet.net
• Nihon Buyo Dancers
  7418 Rokeby Drive #3-4
  Manassas, VA 20109
  TEL: 703-365-2194
  Japanese and Hawaiian dance, please contact Debbie Hagens.

DOCTORS, DENTISTS, SHIATSU

DOLL MAKING

• Washington Kimekomi Doll-Making Class
  Ms. Akiko Keene, Art Master & Professor
  919 Willow Leaf Way
  Potomac, MD 20854
  TEL: 301-294-4997 FAX: 301-294-3250
  EMAIL: akikokeene@aol.com
  Demonstrations of Japanese doll-making techniques and other Japanese handicrafts. Doll repair.

FLAGS

• National Capital Flag Company
  100 South Quaker Lane
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  TEL: 703-751-2411
  FAX: 703-751-4874
  WEB: http://www.natlcapflag.com
  EMAIL: flags@natcapflag.com

FESTIVALS

FILM / MOVIES

• Japan Foundation
  152 West 57th Street, 39th Floor
  New York, NY 10019
  TEL: 212-489-0299 FAX: 212-489-0409
  E-mail: info@jfny.org
  WEB: http://www.jfny.org/
  Collection of 150 films on subjects such as anthropology, gardens, fine arts and crafts, performing arts, education. May be ordered by educational institutions.
• Japan Information and Culture Center,
  Embassy of Japan
  Lafayette Centre III (Mall Level)
  1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 100
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-238-6900 FAX: 202-822-6524
  WEB: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc
  EMAIL: jicc@embjapan.org
  Collection primarily consists of educational films covering many different aspects of Japanese life. Monthly showings of classic and contemporary Japanese film.
• Sasakawa Peace Foundation Library
  1819 L Street, NW Suite 300
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-296-8245 FAX: 202-296-8272
  WEB: http://www.spfusa.org/
  SPF has a large library with an extensive collection of Japan-related videos.
• Library of Congress
  Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
  Madison Building
  1st Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NE
  Washington, DC 20540
  TEL: 202-287-5840
  WEB: http://www.loc.gov
  Documentary, feature and newsreel films, including a comprehensive overview of Japan in the 1930s and 40s. Access is limited to individual scholars conducting research for publication.
• Japan-Society New York
  333 East 47th Street
  New York, NY 10017
  TEL: 212-832-1155 BOX OFFICE: 212-752-3015
  WEB: http://www.japansociety.org/
  The Japan Society has for sale a recent and wide variety of Japanese feature films, on reel and video.
• Prince George's County Memorial Library
  (Public Library)
  6532 Adelphi Road
  Hyattsville, MD 20782
  TEL: 301-699-3500 FAX: 301-699-0122
  WEB: http://www.prge.lib.md.us/
  Contains feature films from post-war Japan and others by directors such as Kurosawa and Ozu, with English subtitles. Laser discs and videocassettes.
• New Yorker Films
  16 W. 61st Street, 11th Floor
  New York, NY 10023
  TEL: 212-247-6110 FAX: 212-307-7855
  WEB: http://www.newyorkerfilms.com/
  EMAIL: info@newyorkerfilms.com
  Japanese films are available for order by institutions.
• Kennedy Center
  American Film Institute
  270-D F Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20024
  TEL: 202-785-4601
  WEB: http://www.kennedy-center.org
  Japanese feature films shown periodically.
• Library of Congress
  Mary Pickford Theater
  Madison Building, 3rd Floor
  1st Street & Independence Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC 20540
  TEL: 202-707-5677
  WEB: http://www.loc.gov/rr/mopic/pickford
  Occasional Japan film series, free of charge.
• Swank Motion Picture, Inc.
  10795 Watson Road
  St. Louis, Missouri 63127-1012
  TEL: 800-876-5577
  WEB: http://www.swank.com
  Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. is a major movie distributor and a public performance licensing agent in non-theatrical markets where feature entertainment movies are shown.
• AFI Silver Theater and Culture Center
  8633 Colesville Road
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  TEL: 301-495-6720 FAX: 301-495-6777
• Sasakawa Peace Foundation Library
  1819 L Street, NW Suite 300
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-296-6694 FAX: 202-296-6695
  WEB: http://www.spfusa.org
  Collection of videocassettes.
• Potomac Video
  3418 Connecticut Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20008
  TEL: 202-362-6695
  WEB: http://www.potomacvideo.com
  
  5536 Connecticut Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20015-2610
  TEL: 202-362-5018

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

• Chiko School
  Ms. Louise McKenzie
  TEL: 703-525-4327
• Ichiyo School
  Ms.Kimi Snyder
  TEL: 703-698-5882
• Ikebana International Washington
  Sachiko Furlan
  711 Harford Road
  Davidsonville, MD 21035
  TEL: 410-721-1788
  E-mail: pauladosch@starpower.net
  
  DC Chapter No. 1, Inc.
  PO Box 9663
  Washington, DC 20016
  Meets periodically for demonstrations and workshops. Large demonstrations are held eight times per year. Special annual flower show.
• Ohara School
  Mrs. William Lee, Special Advisor
  8425 Sulky Court
  Alexandria, VA 22308
  TEL: 703-780-8558
  International society headquarters in Kobe, Japan. Annual workshops by visiting masters. Meets periodically for special program/ demonstrations. Annual spring flower show.
• Potomac Valley Chapter Ikenobo Ikebana Society
  Ms. Kiyoko Uyeda, President
  8928 Braeburn Drive
  Annandale, VA 22003
  TEL: 703-323-5020
  Ms. Uyeda offers private instruction.
• Smithsonian Resident Associate Program/
  Studio Art Department
  Smithsonian Institution
  Washington, DC 20540
  TEL: 202-357-3030
  WEB: http://www.residentassociates.com
  Offers a course in ikebana during the winter.
  
  The Smithsonian Associates
  PO Box 23293
  Washington, DC 20026-3293
  Tel: 202-357-3172 FAX: 202-786-2034
• Sogetsu School
  The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Branch
  Mrs. Toku Sugiyama
  Sogetsu USA
  959 Ellendale Dr.
  Towson, MD 21286
  TEL: 410-321-0811 FAX: 410-544-8220
  E-mail: seadvani@comcast.net
• Ikenobo School
  Metropolitan School
  Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter
  Ikenobo Ikebana Society
  Ms. Lanna Mai, President
  9717 Velilla Road
  Burke, VA 22015
  TEL: 703-440-3681
  E-mail: Lanna.Mai@uspto.gov
  The biggest and the oldest school headquarter in Kyoto, Japan. Certificates available (Introduce instructors)
  Workshops by visiting professors from Japan twice a year, Chapter workshops 4-6 times a year. Annual Spring flower show w/Ikebana International DC No.1 Chapter.

FOUNDATIONS

GAMES

GARDENS

• Brookside Gardens
  Maryland National Park and Planning Commission
  1800 Glehallan Avenue
  Wheaton, MD 20902
  TEL: 301-962-1400
  FAX: 301-495-9340
  E-mail: MCP-Parks@MontgomeryParks.org
  WEB: http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside/
  Grounds include a Japanese pavilion and garden. Japanese chrysanthemums displayed in the conservatory in November.
• Hillwood Museum & Gardens
  4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20008
  TEL: 202-686-8500 (office)
  202-686-5807 (reservations)
  WEB: http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/
  Features a Japanese-style garden, in a mountain-scene style, designed by Shogo Maeda.
• National Arboretum
  3501 New York Avenue or 24th & R Streets, NE
  Washington, DC 20002
  TEL: 202-245-2726 FAX: 202-245-4575
  WEB: http://www.usna.usda.gov/
  Grounds include a Japanese garden adjacent to the Bonsai pavilion. Complex also includes a koi pond.
• National Park Service
  National Capital Regional
  1100 Ohio Drive, SW
  Washington, DC 20242
  TEL: 202-619-7000
  WEB: http://www.nps.gov

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

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• Development Bank of Japan (DBJ)
  1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 1001
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.331.8696 FAX: 202.293.3932
  Web: http://www.dbj.jp/en/
  Ministry of Finance supported bank, promoting Japan’s industrial development through long-term, low-interest loans. Japan’s largest public financing corporation. New loan programs and consulting for foreign companies. Assists foreign companies to invest in and finance production facilities in Japan and to import goods and services.
• Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
  1825 K Street, NW, Suite 1205
  Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202.429.0670 FAX: 202.429.1660
  Web: http://www.jpower.co.jp/english/index.html
  MITI’s Agency of Natural Resources and Energy-associated organization.
• The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan
  1901 L Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.466.6781 FAX: 202.466.6758
  Web: http://www.fepc.or.jp/english/
  Federation of 10 Japanese electrical power companies.
• The Industrial Bank of Japan, Ltd.
  1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 960
  Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202.835.0455 FAX: 202.835.0454
  Private, but government-guaranteed bank, providing long-term financing for Japan’s industrial development. Has been assisting in the overseas expansion of Japanese companies. Offers financial and advisory services to foreign investors and companies.
• Institution of Intellectual Property (IIP)
  1800 K Street, NW Suite 926 Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202.833.8565 FAX: 202.833.8563
  Web: http://www.iip.or.jp/e/index.htm
  MITI’s Industrial Policy Bureau associated nonprofit organization that surveys and researches as well as collects and disseminates information regarding domestic and foreign issues promoting the appropriate protection of IPRs.
• Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
  1825 K Street, NW, Suite 508 Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202.293.4551 FAX: 202.293.4553
  Web: http://www.jaea.go.jp/english/index.shtml
  Science and Technology Agency associated organization with ties to the Transportation Ministry.
• Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA)
  1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 410
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.296.8537 FAX: 202.872.1212
  Web: http://www.jama.org/
  Industry trade association affiliated with MITI’s Machinery and Information Industries Bureau
• The Japan Bank for International Cooperation
  1909 K Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202.785.5242 FAX: 202.785.8484
  Web: http://www.jbic.go.jp/en/index.html
  MOF supported bank, providing a range of financial services to encourage Japan’s international trade.
• Japan Center of International Finance
  1101 17th Street, N.W., Suite 1001,Washington, DC 20036, USA
  TEL:1-202-822-9635 FAX:1-202-822-9641
  Web: http://www.jcif.or.jp/e/index.html
  Ex officio office of the Ministry of Finance in Washington, DC.
• Japan Electronics & Information Technologies Industries Association
  One Penn Plaza 250 West 34th Street
  New York, NY 10119
  TEL: 212.489.6270 FAX: 212.279.6134
  Web: http://www.jeita.or.jp/english/
  MITI (Machinery and Information Industries Bureau) associated industry trade association. U.S. office of the Electronics Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ). Set up to monitor U.S. technical and political developments affecting the semiconductor and electronics industry. Publications available in English. Works closely with a number of Washington law firms.
• Japan Electric Power Information Center, Inc. (JEPIC)
  1120 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 1070 Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.955.5610 FAX: 202.955.5612
  Web: http://www.jepic.or.jp/en/index.html
  MITI’s Agency of Natural Resources and Energy associated organization.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
  1221 Avenue of the Americas, 44th Floor New York, NY 10020
  TEL: 212.997.0400 FAX: 212.997.0464
  Web: http://www.jetro.org/
  MITI sponsored organization. The New York JETRO office has over 20 departments following trade and technology issues. Departments include industrial research, automotive, bicycles, textiles, ship machinery, and prefectural representatives.
  
  Other JETRO offices in the US:
  
  - San Francisco TEL: 415.392.1333
  - Chicago TEL: 312.527.9000
  - Los Angeles TEL: 213.624.8855
  - Houston TEL: 713.759.9595
  - Atlanta TEL: 404.681.0600
  - Denver TEL: 303.629.0404
• Japan Federation of Construction Contractors, Inc.
  1825 K Street, NW, Suite 1203 Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202.466.3585 FAX: 202.466.3586
  Web: http://www.nikkenren.com/ (Japanese only)
  Ministry of Construction associated organization.
• Japan Fisheries Association
  2505 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20007
  TEL: 202.965.1280 FAX: 202.342.0924
  Web: http://www.suisankai.or.jp/index_e.html
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries associated organization.
• Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs -
  Keizai Koho Center US Office
  1900 K Street, NW, Suite 1075 Washington, D.C. 20006
  TEL: 202.293.8430 FAX: 202.293.8438
  Web: http://www.kkc.or.jp/english/index.html
  The Keizai Koho Center is an independent, nonprofit organization to promote the understanding of Japan's economy and society at home and abroad. To achieve this mission, the Center maintains close ties with Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations) and foreign and domestic institutions. Its financial resources are derived entirely from the private sector.
• Japan International Agricultural Council
  1510 H Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005
  TEL: 202.333.6070 FAX: 202.333.6864
  Special liaison for Japan - U.S. agricultural issues.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  1776 I Street, N.W., Suite 895, Washington, D.C. 20006
  Tel: 202-293-2334 Fax: 202-293-9200
  Web: http://www.jica.go.jp/english/
  Ministry of Foreign Affairs-affiliated organization, administers Japan’s international aid programs.
• Japan International Transport Institute
  1819 L Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.833.9763 FAX: 202.833.9769
  Web: http://www.japantransport.com/
  Ex officio office of the Ministry of Transport in Washington, DC.
• Japan Iron & Steel Federation
  Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.429.4766 FAX: 202.463.9093
  Web: http://www.jisf.or.jp/en/index.html
  MITI’s International Trade Administration Bureau-associated organization.
• Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
  1233 20th Street, N.W. Suite 206 Washington, D.C. 20036
  TEL: 202-775-0602 FAX: 202-775-0605
  Web: http://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/index.html
  MITI’s Agency of Natural Resources and Energy associated organization.
• Research Institute of Telecommunications & Economics
  1133 21st Street, NW Suite 720 Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202.857-0070 FAX: 202.955.6098
  Web: http://www.fmmc.or.jp/rite/english/index.html
• Japan Science & Technology Agency, Washington DC Office
  1020 19th St., N.W., Suite 520, Washington, D.C. 20036
  Tel: 202-728-0007 Fax: 202-728-0707
  Web: http://www.jst.org/index.php
  Gathers and disseminates international science and technology information.
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  2001 L Street, NW, Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20006
  TEL: 202-659-8190 FAX: 202-659-8199
  Web: http://www.jspsusa.org/
  Ministry of Education-associated organization.
• Manufactured Imports Promotion Organization (MIPRO)
  2000 L Street, NW Suite 616, Washington, DC 20036
  Tel: 202-659-3729
  Web: http://www.mipro.or.jp/english/
  Quasi-government organization focused on promoting manufactured imports investment.
• New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
  2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 605, Washington D.C. 20036
  Tel: 202-822-9298/9299 Fax: 202-822-9289
  Web: http://www.nedo.go.jp/english/
  Quasi-governmental body established under MITI’s Agency of Natural Resources and Energy to promote coordinated development and commercialization of alternative energy sources.

GROCERY STORES

HOT SPRINGS

• Hot Springs Spa of Washington
  12221 Nebel Street
  Rockville, MD 20852
  TEL: 301-770-1516
• Pembroke Springs Retreat
  6238 Wardensville Grade
  Star Tannery, VA 22654
  TEL: 540-877-2600 or Toll Free: 1-888-348-1688
  FAX: 540-877-3500
  WEB: http://www.pembrokesprings.com
  EMAIL: pembroke@shentel.net

KIMONO AND TEXTILES

• Arise Gallery
  6925 Willow Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20012
  HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10:30- Sunday, 11-5
  TEL: 202-291-0770 FAX: 202-291-2073
  WEB: http://www.gwjapan.com/arise
  EMAIL: ARISEDC@aol.com
  Wide variety of imported Japanese and Asian textiles and clothing.
• Atelier Kanawa
  P.O. Box 21
  Butler, MD 21023
  TEL: (443) 651-8870
  WEB: http://www.atelierkanawa.com
  EMAIL: info@atelierkanawa.com
  Certified Kimono Consultant / Dressing Instructor of All Japan Kimono Consultant Association; Certified Edo Tsumami Kanzashi artisan; Kimono Model
• Mary Alice Hearn
  4709 Argyle Avenue
  Garret Park, MD 20896
  TEL: 301-946-8358
  Instruction and demonstration in Japanese hand weaving and dyeing. Custom clothing. Study of Noh robes in classical Japanese theater.
• Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution
  Jefferson Drive and 12th Street, SW
  Washington, DC 20560
  TEL: 202-357-2700
  WEB: http://www.asia.si.edu/
  Collection includes Japanese lacquer ware, painting, sculptures, metalwork, screens.
  TEL: 202-357-4880 ext. 342
  WEB: http://www.asia.si.edu/
  Over 45,000 volumes, approximately half in Asian languages.
• Library of Congress, The Asian Reading Room
  Thomas Jefferson Building, Room LJ-150
  101 Independence Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC 20540-4810
  TEL: 202-707-5426 FAX: 202-707-1724
  WEB: lcweb.loc.gov/rr/asian
  Email: asian@loc.gov
  Approximately 680,000 volumes in Japanese economics, literature, culture, and social history.
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
  10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20560
  TEL: 202-357-2483
  E-mail: info@si.edu
  http://www.mnh.si.edu
  Collection contains nearly 5000 cultural objects from Japan, including 400 items (silk, lacquer ware, fans, clothing, etc.)
• Textile Museum
  2320 S Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20008
  TEL: 202-667-0441 FAX: (202) 483-0994
  WEB: http://www.textilemuseum.org/
  Worldwide collection of rugs and textiles, including Japanese pieces. Includes the Arthur D. Jenkins Library.
• Norie Watanuki
  Certified Japanese Kimono Dressing Instructor
  9926 Edward Avenue,
  Bethesda , MD 20814
  TEL/FAX: 301-571-0502
  E-mail: watanuki@verizon.net
  Short Term Kimono dressing lessons(Private and group). Kimono dressing for parties/events.
• Kiyomi Eguma
  Certified Japanese Kimono Dressing Instructor
  1813 35th Street, NW, #1
  Washington, DC 20007
  TEL: 202-285-2523
  EMAIL: keguma@hotmail.com

LANGUAGE CLASSES

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LIBRARIES

• American Institute of Architects Library
  1735 New York Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20006-5292
  TEL: 202-626-7300
  WEB: http://www.ala.org
  Approximately 100 titles on Japanese architecture.
  
• Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
  PO Box 37012, MRC 707
  Washington, DC 20013-7012
  TEL: 202-633-0477 FAX: 202-786-2936
  WEB: http://www.asia.si.edu/visitor/library.htm
  Over 45,000 volumes, approximately half in Asian languages.
• Bender Library
  The American University
  4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20016-8046
  TEL: 202-885-3232
  WEB: http://www.library.american.edu
  Several hundred titles related to Japanese culture. A special Charles Spinks collection containing 1,200 volumes exclusively on Japan.
• Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  Library of Congress
  James Madison Building, Room LM-324
  101 Independence Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC 20540-7500
  
  Contacts (Japan Specialists):
  Dr. Nanto (Specialist, Industry and Trade)
  TEL: 202-707-7754
  Dr. Richard P. Cronin,
  Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Economy of Japan
  TEL: 202-707-7678
  Dr. Shinn, Specialist Korean/Asian Politics and Finance (also fluent in Japanese)
  The CRS does analysis and research on topics per request by members of Congress. CRS reports are generally only available to the public by request via their state representative.
• Japan Resource Center, The George Washington University Libraries
  2130 H Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20052
  TEL: 202-994-0948
  WEB: http://libguides.gwu.edu/japan
  More than 3,000 Japanese titles including monographs and references. The collection materials are open to non-GWU students; however, they are required to make an appointment to access to the center.
• Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc.
  1819 L Street, NW 1B Level
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-833-2210 FAX: 202-833-2456
  WEB: http://www.us-japan.org/dc/
  EMAIL: jaswdc@us-japan.org
  Over 800 titles related to Japanese culture, history, art, language, economics, and politics. Educational videos, overseas newspaper editions, magazines and a limited selection of books from Japan in Japanese.
• Lauinger Library
  Georgetown University
  37th and N Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20057
  TEL: 202-687-7452
  WEB: http://www.gulib.lausun.georgetown.edu
  Several thousand titles related to Japanese religion, history, fine arts, literature, and language.
• Library of Congress
  The Asian Reading Room
  101 Independence Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC 20540-4810
  TEL: 202-707-5426 FAX: 202-707-1724
  WEB: lcweb.loc.gov/rr/asian
  EMAIL: asian@loc.gov
  Approximately 680,000 volumes in Japanese. Economics, literature, culture, and social history.
• MARJiS (Mid-Atlantic Region Japan-in-the-Schools) Program
  International Center for the Study of Education Policy and Human Values
  Room 3104, Benjamin Building
  College of Education
  University of Maryland
  College Park, MD 20742
  TEL: 301-405-7350 FAX: 301-405-3573
  EMAIL: marjis@glue.umd.edu
  WEB: http://www.intleducenter.umd.edu/netscape/transcultural.htm
  The MARJiS clearinghouse is a library and resource center operating under the MARJiS program. It includes textbooks, curriculum kits, audio-visual materials and various cultural objects for use in teaching students about Japan.
• Theodore McKeldin Library
  University of Maryland
  College Park Campus
  College Park, MD 20742-7011
  TEL: 301-405-0800
  WEB: http://www.lib.umd.edu/MCK/mckeldin.html
  Approximately 30,000 volumes related to Japanese social science and humanities. The Gordon Program collection specializes in the Occupation of Japan.
• National Arboretum Library
  3501 New York Avenue, NE
  Washington, DC 20002
  TEL: 202-245-2726 FAX: 202-245-4538
  WEB: http://www.usna.usda.gov/
  Large collection of books on Japanese gardens and bonsai.
• John K. Mullen Library
  Catholic University of America
  620 Michigan Avenue, NE
  Washington, DC 20064
  TEL: 202-319-5070
  WEB: libraries.cua.edu/
  Several hundred titles related to Japanese religion, history, literature and language.
• Sasakawa Peace Foundation Library
  1819 L Street, NW Suite 300
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-296-6694 FAX: 202-296-6695
  WEB: http://www.spfusa.org/Library/index.htm
  Provides the public with access to recently published books, periodicals, and documents on present-day Japan. Topics include business & economics, politics & government, U.S.-Japan relations, education, language, and society.
• U.S.-Japan Culture Center Library
  2600 Virginia Ave, NW Suite 512
  Washington, DC 20037
  TEL: 202-342-5801 FAX: 202-342-5803
  Library includes titles on Japanese economics, politics, and contemporary society.

MARTIAL ARTS

• Okinawa Aikikai U.S. Dojo
  2639 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite C-104
  Washington, DC 20008-1537
  TEL: 202-338-8690
  WEB: http://www.oki-aikikai.com/
  EMAIL: mveltri@dcaikido.com
• Aikido Shobukan Dojo
  Washington D.C. Aikikai
  Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU)
  421 Butternut Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20012
  TEL: 202-829-4202
  WEB: http://www.aikido-shobukan.org
  Aikido Shobukan Dojo was founded by Mitsugi Saotome, Shihan and his students, and remains as a major center for the study and practice of Aikido.
• Great Falls Budokan
  Kenjitsu/Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
  Adam Schultz
  201 Davis Drive
  Sterling, VA 20164
  TEL: 703-433-5642
• Japan Karate Association Washington DC Shotokan Karate Club
  3265 S Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20007
  TEL: 202-462-0385
  EMAIL: dckarate@gmail.com
  Instruction in traditional Karatedo through the guidelines of the international Japan Karate Association. Emphasis on basic techniques, forms, and sparring.
• Japan Karate Association of Virginia Shotokan Karate Center
  Fairfax Circle
  Strikerfs Square Shopping Center
  3238 Old Pickett Road
  Fairfax, VA 22031
  TEL: 703-277-9554
  WEB: http://www.jkava.com
  EMAIL: skc@jkava.com
  Instruction in orthodox shotokan.
• Japanese Shotokan Karate Association Intl.
  P.O. Box 7009
  Silver Spring, MD 20907
  TEL: 301-254-8884
  WEB: http://www.jskaintl.org/contact/
  EMAIL: jskaintl@aol.com
  Instruction with emphasis on traditional Shotokan karate and Budo spirit, by M. Tabassi, a 6th Dan affiliated with JKA-US.
• Everhart's Enterprise
  Kenpo Karate Division
  530 7th Street, SE
  Washington, DC 20003
  TEL: 202-543-3400
  WEB: http://www.everhartenterprises.com
  Instruction in self-defense, weaponry, and meditation.
• Seichou Karate Limited
  807 North Royal Street
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  TEL: 202-390-4436
  WEB: http://www.seichoukarate.com
  EMAIL: info@seichoukarate.com
  Classes offered for adults and children. Great for self-defense, self-confidence and maintaining good health.
• Shambhala Meditation Center
  11 East Mount Royal Avenue
  Baltimore, MD 21202
  TEL: 401-727-2422
  WEB: http://www.baltimoreshambhala.org
  EMAIL: info@baltimoreshambhala.org
  Instructions and demonstrations in Zen archery by Mr. Kanjuro Shibata XX, official bow maker and archer to the Emperor of Japan.
• Japan Karate Association- DC Branch
  3265 S. Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20007
  TEL: 202-462-0385
  WEB: http://www.dckarate.com
  Classes in traditional Shotokan Karate for all ranks and ages.
  
• Shidogakuin Washington DC Kendo Dojo (Washinkan)
  DC and Maryland location
  American Dance Institute
  1570 East Jefferson St.
  Rockville, MD 20852
  WEB: http://shidogakuin.com/
  EMAIL: washinkan@kendoka.org
  
  Hendon, Virginia location
  WEB: http://www.ekondo.com
  EMAIL: jyan@kendoka.org
• George Washington University Kendo Club
  Saturday Practice (1:00-3:00pm)
  Building K Gym
  817 23rd St. NW
  Washington, DC 20037
  
  Monday and Thursday Practice (9:00-10:30pm)
  Lerner Health and Wellness Center
  2301 22nd & G Sts.
  NW Washington, DC 20037
  
  WEB: http://www.gwu.edu/~kendo/
  EMAIL: Kendo@gwu.edu
  President: Perry D'Amelio (perryd@gwmail.gwu.edu)
  Practices are held during George Washington Fall and Spring Semesters only. All times are subject to change.
• Washington Judo at Georgetown University
  Georgetown University
  WEB: http://www.washingtondcjudo.org/
  EMAIL: tadnalls@gmail.com

MUSEUMS

• Anderson House of the Society of Cincinnati
  2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20008-2810
  HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
  TEL: 202-785-2040
  FAX: 202-785-0729
  WEB: http://www.thesocietyofthecincinnati.addr.com/
  Japanese and Chinese art objects such as screens, furniture, carvings, and porcelain.
• National Children's Museum
  955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 5100
  Washington, DC 20024
  TEL: (202) 675-4120
  WEB: http://www.ccm.org/
  EMAIL: info@ncm.museum
  Explore the geography, economy and home life of Japanese children at "Japan: Through The Eyes of A Child".
• Freer Gallery of Art
  Smithsonian Institution
  Jefferson Drive and 12th Street, SW
  Washington, DC 20560
  TEL: 202-357-1300
  WEB: http://www.asia.si.edu
  Japanese lacquer ware, painting, sculptures, metalwork, and screens.
• National Museum of Natural History
  Smithsonian Institution
  10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20560
  TEL: 202-357-1729
  WEB: http://www.mnh.si.edu
  Nearly 5,000 cultural objects from Japan, including 400 collected by Commodore Matthew Perry during his expedition to Japan.
• Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
  Smithsonian Institution
  1050 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC 20560
  TEL: 202-633-4880
  WEB: http://www.asia.si.edu
  Sponsors lectures, films, performances, seminars, symposia and continually changing exhibitions from all parts of Asia.
• Textile Museum
  2320 S Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20008
  TEL: 202-667-0441
  WEB: http://www.textilemuseum.org
  EMAIL: info@textilemuseum.org
  Collection of rugs and textiles, including Japanese pieces.
• The Walters Art Museum
  600 North Charles Street
  Baltimore, MD 21201
  TEL: 410-547-9000
  WEB: http://www.thewalters.org
  EMAIL: info@thewalters.org
  Approximately 3,700 Japanese works of art with emphasis on the 18th and 19th century decorative arts of metalwork, lacquer ware, netsuke and ceramics.

MUSIC

• Suzuki Association of Greater Washington Area
  103 West Columbia Street
  Falls Church, VA 22046
  TEL: 703-256-3031
  WEB: http://www.sagwa.org/
  Association has information on teachers of the Suzuki method of violin, as well as teachers for the cello, bass and flute.
• Washington Toho Koto Society
  Mrs. Kyoko Okamoto, Director
  10230 Green Forest Drive
  Silver Spring, MD 20903-1536
  TEL: 301-434-4487 FAX: 301-431-3346
  WEB: http://www.kotosociety.org/
  EMAIL: info@kotosociety.org
  Performances by musicians playing the koto and a variety of other instruments. Demonstrations, lectures, and recitals.
• Koto Consortium of Greater Washington
  Contact: Ms. Miyuki Yoshikami
  8504 Irvington Avenue
  Bethesda, MD 20817
  TEL: 301-530-0598
  Performances, lectures and instruction in the koto and Japanese performing arts.
• Nen Daiko
  6500 Lake Haven Lane
  Fairfax Station, VA 22039-1879
  Contact: Ruth Vines
  WEB: http://nendaiko.org/
  EMAIL: info@nendaiko.org
  Traditional Japanese large drums played with choreographed movements.
• Japanese Choral Society of Washington
  Music Director: Kimiko Shimada
  Contact: Noriko K. Williams
  Web: http://www.jchoral.org
  Email: JCSWmail@gmail.com
  Performances of primarily Japanese choral and ensemble music at various public venues.
• Library of Congress
  Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Div.
  101 Independence Avenue, SE
  James Madison Bldg, LM 336
  Washington, DC 20540-4690
  TEL: 202-707-8572
  WEB: http://www.loc.gov/rr/mopic/
  Collection of Japanese popular and folk records and recordings including music from pre-1945.

PAPER ARTS

• Crest Designs & Stationary
  Ms. Jacqueline Ito Murdock, Designer
  3111 Cunningham Drive
  Alexandria, VA 22309
  TEL: 703-360-0124
  Specializing in customized family crests and motifs. Note cards, stationary, business cards, silk-screened T-shirts, canvas bags.
• Kiri-e Class
  Mrs. Thomas P. Shoesmith
  7460 Adams Park Court
  Annandale, VA 22003
  TEL: 703-642-3288
  Materials for creating kiri-e paintings.
• Pyramid Atlantic, Inc.: Hand Papermaking & Paper Arts
  6001 66th Avenue, Suite 103
  Riverdale, MD 20737
  TEL: 301-459-7154 FAX: 301-577-3424
  EMAIL: pyratl@earthlink.net
  Center for the paper, print, and bookmaking arts. Classes, lectures, and exhibitions.
• Capital Folders (Origami Organization)
  Marcia Mau
  1612 Mont Morency Drive
  Vienna, VA 22182
  TEL: 703-938-8927
  EMAIL: orisources@cox.net
  The art of origami is brought to the next level with complex forms.

POTTERY

• Ms. Anne Anderson
  3103 Beechwood Lane
  Falls Church, VA 22042
  TEL: 703-534-3765
  Demonstrations and instruction in the Arlington area.
• Torpedo Factory
  Ms. Shigeko Sato
  105 North Union Street
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  TEL: 703-838-4565
  WEB: http://www.torpedofactory.org
  Japanese pottery and sculpture.
• Ms. Betty Tsuneishi
  5703 Maiden Lane
  Bethesda, MD 20817
  TEL: 301-320-3856
  http://www.e-yakimono.net

PRESS & MEDIA

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• Asahi Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 1022
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-783-1000
  WEB: http://www.asahi.com/english/english.html (English)
• Chunichi Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 1012
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-783-9479
  WEB: http://www.chunichi.co.jp/ (English)
• Jiji Press, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 550
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-783-4330
  WEB: http://www.jiji.co.jp (Japanese)
• Kyodo News Service, US Bureau
  747 Third Avenue, Suite 1803
  New York, New York 10017
  TEL: 202-347-5767
  WEB: http://home.kyodo.co.jp (Japanese)
• Mainichi Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 340
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-737-2817
  WEB: mdn.mainichi.co.jp (Japanese)
• Nihon Keizai Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 636
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-393-1388
  WEB: http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp (Japanese)
• Nishi Nippon Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 1012
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-393-5812
  WEB: http://www.nishinippon.co.jp (Japanese)
• Sankei Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 330
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-347-2842
  WEB: http://www.sankei.co.jp (Japanese)
• Yomiuri Shinbun, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 802
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washinton, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-783-0363
  WEB: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/ (English)
• NHK - Nihon Hoso Kyokai, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-828-5180
  WEB: http://www.nhk.or.jp/index-e.html (English)
• TBS - Tokyo Broadcasting System, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 1088
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-393-3800
  WEB: www.tbs.co.jp/eng/ (English)
• TV Asahi, Washington Bureau
  National Press Building, Suite 670
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-347-2933
  WEB: http://www.tv-asahi.net/ (English)

PUBLICATIONS & PERIODICALS

• Nihon Keizai Shimbun
  National Press Building, Suite 636
  14th & F Streets, NW
  Washington, DC 20045
  TEL: 202-393-1388
  WEB: http://www.nikkei4946.com/sb/e_index/index.html (English)
• Bungei Shunju Digest
  150 East 58th Street, Suite 3900
  New York, NY 10155
  TEL: 212-421-8700
• The Journal of Japanese Studies
  Thompson Hall DR-05
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA 98195-3650
  TEL: 206-543-9302
  WEB: depts.washington.edu/jjs/
  EMAIL: jjs@u.washington.edu
  Quarterly scholarly journal. By subscription.
• Monumenta Nipponica
  Studies in Japanese Culture
  Dr. Michael Cooper
  Sophia University
  7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo, JAPAN 102-8554
  WEB: monumenta.cc.sophia.ac.jp/
  EMAIL: kw-nakai@sophia.ac.jp
  Quarterly scholarly journal. By subscription.
• Pacific Subscription Service
  P.O. Box 811
  FDR Station
  New York, NY 10022
  Services include ordering periodicals published in Japan. Complete directory listing Japan periodicals available.
• Keizai Koho Center- Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs
  1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo, Japan 100-0004
  TEL: 1-81-3-3201-1415 FAX: 1-81-3-3201-1418
  Washington, DC 20036
  1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1050
  TEL: 202-293-8430 FAX: 202-293-8438
  WEB: http://www.kkc.or.jp/english/
  EMAIL: webmaster@kkc.or.jp
  Collection of speeches on topics of current interest relating to Japan. Published monthly. By subscription.
• Overseas Courier Service
  7371-B Lockport Place
  Lorton, VA 22079
  E-mail: was@oscworld.com
  WEB: http://www.ocs.co.jp/en/index_en.html
  Imports and delivers newspapers, magazines, reports, scholarly publications. By subscription.
• Venture Japan
  7 Park Avenue, 5G
  New York, NY 10016
• AXXES Info.
  Japan Axxes Media
  4409 North 36th Street
  Arlington, VA 22207
  TEL: 703-532-9712
  EMAIL: axxes@gwjapan.com

RESTAURANTS

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SALONS

• Ozuki Salon
  1025 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
  Washington, DC 20007
  WEB: http://www.ozukisalon.com
  Hair cuts, colorings, treatments, and kimono dressings. Bilingual staff.

STORES - INTERIOR DESIGN

• Arise Gallery
  6925 Willow Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20012
  TEL: 202-291-0770 FAX: 202-291-2073
  WEB: http://www.gwjapan.com/arise
  Experience a gallery of Asian antiquities, furniture, textiles, and jewelry.
• Samurai
  Faircity Mall
  9650-44 Main Street
  Fairfax, VA 22031
  TEL: 703-978-2100
  WEB: http://www.samurai123.com
  A variety of Japanese and Asian merchandise including stationery, tools, toys, bath accessories, kitchen, and interior goods.
• East & Beyond, Ltd.
  6727 Curran Street
  McLean, VA 22101
  TEL: 703-448-8200 FAX: 703-821-1272
  WEB: http://www.EandBeyond.com
  EMAIL: EandBeyond@aol.com
  An Asian antique gallery carrying Japanese antiques such as furniture, boxes, benches, chairs, porcelain and textiles.
• Ginza, "Things Japanese"
  1721 Connecticut Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20009
  TEL: 202-332-7000
  WEB: http://www.ginzaonline.com/
  Futon bedding, Mingei folk art, kimono, jewelry, Ikebana/Bonsai/Sumi-e/ art & paper supplies, origami, pottery and Fukagawa porcelain, Noguchi lamps, and woodblock prints.
• Miya Shoji
  109 West 17th Street
  New York, NY 10011
  TEL: 212-243-6774 FAX: 212-243-6780
  WEB: http://www.miyashoji.com
  EMAIL: info@miyashoji.com
  Traditional Japanese handcrafted/custom made interiors since 195
  Tansu, mizuya, shoji, tatami, lamps, single sliced table, Japanese furniture and more.
• Oriental Living, Inc.
  7720 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 9
  Bethesda, MD 20814
  TEL: 301-656-9333 FAX: 301-656-9444
  Asian-style furniture, accessories, art, and custom made shoji screen. Manufactures shoji screens.
• Artisan Lamp
  3331 Connecticut Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20008
  HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10-6:45
  TEL: 202-244-8900 FAX: 202-686-7550
  E-mail: alc@artisanlamp.com
  WEB: http://www.artisanlamp.com
  Sells asian-style pieces.

STUDENT HOSPITALITY / HOSTELS

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• The American University Japan-American Club
  Student Confederation
  200 Mary Graydon Center
  4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC 20016
  TEL: 202-885-6400 FAX: 202-885-1344
  WEB: http://www.studentconfigulation.com
  Sponsors speakers, forums, cultural events and social outings related to Japanese culture. Letter exchange between Japanese and American students. Booklet listing Japan study scholarship opportunities. Chapter of the Japan-America Society, Washington DC.
• Georgetown University Japan Club
  G.U. Student Programs
  316 Leavey Center
  Washington, DC 20057
  TEL: 202-687-3704 FAX: 202-687-8940
  Sponsors lectures, discussions, films and cultural events related to Japanese culture.
• Japanese-American Citizens League
  Japanese-American Youths
  1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 704
  Washington, DC 20036
  TEL: 202-223-1240
  WEB: http://www.jacl.org
  EMAIL: dc@jacl.org
  Members primarily high school students.
• The University of Maryland
  Asian and European Languages and Cultures
  2106 Jimenez Hall, University of Maryland
  College Park, MD 20742
  TEL: 301-405-4239 FAX: 301-314-9841
  Sponsors lectures, films, and other events related to Japanese culture.

SWORDS

• The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (NBTHK)
  c/o The Japanese Swords Museum
  4-25-10 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
  Tokyo, JAPAN 151-0053
  A museum specializing in Japanese swords with a permanent exhibit of famous swords and sword fittings. The headquarters of Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK), which works for the study and preservation of Japanese swords
  
  - Florida Token-kai (branch)
  Carl Hall, Chairman
  17120 Gulf Boulevard
  North Redington Beach, FL 33708
  TEL: 727-392-2500
  FAX: 727-369-7123
  E-mail: carl@hall-ltd.com
  WEB: http://www.floridatokenkai.com
• Japan Sword Co., Ltd.
  8-1 Toranomon 3-chome
  Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 105
  TEL: 03-3434-4321 FAX: 03-3434-4324
• Japanese Sword Preservation Society
  4-9-14 Kasuya, Setagaya-ku
  Tokyo, JAPAN 157-0063
  TEL: 03-3305-0848
  WEB: http://www.nihontoken.org/e_index.html
• Japanese Sword Society of the United States
  P.O. Box 513
  Albuquerque, NM 87103-0513
  EMAIL: barry@hennick.ca
  WEB: http://www.jssus.org
  Sales, information and appraisals of Japanese swords.
• Japanese Swordsmanship Society /
  Metropolitan NY Japanese Sword Club
  P.O. Box 1119
  Rockefeller Center Station
  Manhattan, NY 10185
  TEL: 212-691-2891
  WEB: http://www.ny-jss.org/
• Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords
  Mr. Timothy P. Pepin
  P.O. Box 718
  Grant Park, IL 60940
  TEL: 800-435-5119
  E-mail: samuraisword@attglobal.net
  Appraises Japanese swords

TEA CEREMONY

TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN

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• International Education Services (IES)
  Roze Hikawa Building
  22-14 Higashi 2-chome
  Shibuya-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 150-0011
  TEL: 03-3498-7101 FAX: 03-3498-7113
  WEB: http://www.iac.co.jp/~iesinfo/
  EMAIL: iesinfo@iac.co.jp
  Conducts interviews in the United States for Americans holding a degree and/or two years experience in specific areas such as business, engineering, real estate, and advertising, to teach English to Japanese professionals.
• GEOS
  TEL: 877-584-4367
  WEB: http://www.geoscareer.com/
  Employs Americans to teach conversational English to Japanese students. Conducts job interviews in the U.S. (New York City, Dallas, Costa Mesa/Los Angeles) and Canada (Vancouver, Toronto).
• BERLITZ
  Shin Aoyama Building, East 16F
  1-1 Minami Aoyama 1-chome, Minato-ku
  Tokyo, Japan 107-0062
  WEB: http://teach.berlitz.co.jp

TRANSLATION

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TRAVEL RESOURCES

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WEAVING AND DYEING

• Fiber Designs
  Ms. Mary Alice Hearn
  4709 Argyle Avenue
  Box 32
  Garrett Park, MD 20896
  TEL: 301-946-8358

WOODWORKING

• Daiku Woodworking, Peter Wechsler
  21122 Park Hill Road
  Boonsboro, MD 21713
  TEL: 301-432-6396
  EMAIL: daiku@myactv.net
  Award-winning specialist in traditional Japanese woodworking
• Miya Shoji
  109 West 17th Street
  New York, N.Y. 10011
  TEL: 212-243-6774
  Sells tatami mats, shoji, etc. Orders available.

• Agencies and Societies
• Appraisers
• Architecture
• Art
  • - Collections
  • - Restoration and Repair
• Banks
• Bonsai, Bonseki
• Bookstores
  • - In the DC Metro Area
  • - Out of Town
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• Brush Painting, Calligraphy
• Buddhist Organizations
• Business, Trade, Industry
• Clubs
• Cooking
• Cultural Exchange
• Dance
• Doctors, Dentists, Shiatsu
  • - Japanese-Speaking Doctors
  • - Dentists
  • - Shiatsu
• Doll Making
• Flags
• Festivals
  • - September/October
  • - October
• Film / Movies
• Flower Arrangement
• Foundations
  • - In the DC Metro Area
  • - In Japan
• Games
  • - Go
  • - Shogi
• Gardens
• Government Associations
• Grocery Stores
  • - In the DC Metro Area
  • - Out of Town
• Hot Springs
• Kimono and Textiles
• Language Classes
  • - Japanese Classes
  • - Self-Instruction Materials
• Libraries
• Martial Arts
• Museums
• Music
• Paper Arts
• Pottery
• Press & Media
• Publications
• Restaurants
• Salons
• Stores - Interior Design
• Student Hospitality / Hostels
  • - In the DC Metro Area
  • - In Japan
• Student Organizations
• Swords
• Tea Ceremony
  • - Instruction
  • - Utensils
• Teaching English
• Translation
  • - Individuals
  • - Companies
• Travel Resources
  • - Japan Tourism Organizations
  • - Official JR Rail Pass Distributors
  • - Japan-Focused Travel Agencies
  • - Other
• Weaving and Dyeing
• Woodworking