Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

The JICC, or the JAPAN INFORMATION & CULTURE CENTER (est. 1981), is an extension of the Embassy of Japan in the United States. It has provided residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with an exciting space for dialogue and discussion through our cultural events and educational programming.

The JICC is committed to enriching the relationship between Japan and the United States by providing a wide range of information and cultural programming.

Monthly film screenings. Monthly lectures and talks by scholars and academics. Educational programs for students to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture. Item loan program where people can borrow Japanese cultural items for use at school festivals and other events.