Embassy of Japan at Katsucon!

2025/2/11

The Embassy of Japan in the USA and the Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) are excited to be joining our friends at Katsucon! Please check out the details for our exciting panels below, and look for us on Katsucon's schedule in the Guidebook App!
	Samurai Sword Arts: An Interactive Demo of Kendo & Iaido February 15, 2025 \| Saturday \| 11:00am - 12:00pm \| JCI Dojo Join the Embassy of Japan and the DMV-based Fudokan Kendo & Iaido Dojo for a demonstration and interactive workshop on the traditional Japanese martial arts of kendo and iaido. Explore the origins and core values of Japanese swordsmanship, and even try out beginner kendo techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors from the DC area! Fudokan provides expert instruction in the Japanese martial arts of kendo and iaido for adults and youth in the Washington DC metro area. Our members form a diverse and welcoming community that supports participation in martial arts training. These mind-body disciplines enable people to build confidence, deepen self-awareness, increase determination and improve strength, fitness and coordination.
	Japanese for Beginners – with the Embassy of Japan February 15, 2025 \| Saturday \| 12:30pm - 1:30pm \| JCI Room 2 Come speak Japanese with our staff! Learn helpful travel phrases, a simple way to introduce yourself in a professional setting, the names of yokai and spirits in popular Japanese folk tales, and even the meaning behind well-known expressions from anime and manga!
	Living and Working in Japan – The JET Experience February 15, 2025 \| Saturday \| 2:00PM - 3:00PM \| JCI Room 2 Are you ready to start your adventure of a lifetime with the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program? Learn about opportunities to work and live in Japan directly from JET Program Coordinators! Come by to get valuable insight into what your JET experience could be like, information about the career benefits of the Program, and even a few useful tips for potential applicants. Q&A with the panelists will take place at the end.

The Embassy of Japan in the USA and the Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) are excited to be joining our friends at Katsucon! Please check out the details for our exciting panels below, and look for us on Katsucon's schedule in the Guidebook App!
	Samurai Sword Arts: An Interactive Demo of Kendo & Iaido February 15, 2025 \| Saturday \| 11:00am - 12:00pm \| JCI Dojo Join the Embassy of Japan and the DMV-based Fudokan Kendo & Iaido Dojo for a demonstration and interactive workshop on the traditional Japanese martial arts of kendo and iaido. Explore the origins and core values of Japanese swordsmanship, and even try out beginner kendo techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors from the DC area! Fudokan provides expert instruction in the Japanese martial arts of kendo and iaido for adults and youth in the Washington DC metro area. Our members form a diverse and welcoming community that supports participation in martial arts training. These mind-body disciplines enable people to build confidence, deepen self-awareness, increase determination and improve strength, fitness and coordination.
	Japanese for Beginners – with the Embassy of Japan February 15, 2025 \| Saturday \| 12:30pm - 1:30pm \| JCI Room 2 Come speak Japanese with our staff! Learn helpful travel phrases, a simple way to introduce yourself in a professional setting, the names of yokai and spirits in popular Japanese folk tales, and even the meaning behind well-known expressions from anime and manga!
	Living and Working in Japan – The JET Experience February 15, 2025 \| Saturday \| 2:00PM - 3:00PM \| JCI Room 2 Are you ready to start your adventure of a lifetime with the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program? Learn about opportunities to work and live in Japan directly from JET Program Coordinators! Come by to get valuable insight into what your JET experience could be like, information about the career benefits of the Program, and even a few useful tips for potential applicants. Q&A with the panelists will take place at the end.