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The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) |
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Welcome!
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) is the cultural and public affairs section of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles. We provide information on a wide variety of topics about Japan, exchange programs and local services and events. Our purpose is to promote a better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture and to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations through many cultural and educational outreach programs.
For more information, please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' page on Japan's Public Diplomacy .
The JICC is located in the office of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles; our facilities include a lending library that functions as a reading and screening room, accessible through the Consular Section entrance on the 17th floor of theTwo California Plaza building.
We are open to the public from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please click here for our holiday schedule and for access to our location. |
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JICC Reading & Exhibition Room |
JICC Services
General Information & Outreach
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Respond to written, telephone, electronic, and in-person inquiries -- see our contact information below |
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Create and issue Japan Focus monthly eNewsletter |
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Maintain a Local Events Calendar of Japanese cultural activities and Japan-related events |
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Issue press releases & maintain media relations |
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Send speakers to teach about Japan and Japanese culture, from elementary school visits through university lectures |
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Maintain space for exhibiting Japan-related art by local artists and organizations |
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Maintain public reading room and active loaning library of books and videos |
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"Japan in a Suitcase," flags, and other cultural items for loan to educators and qualifying groups |
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Distribute educational packets to students and scouts learning about Japan and teachers teaching about Japan |
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Give information about study and exchange programs to Japan, including the JET Program and MEXT Scholarships |
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Provide application materials and catalogs for universities in Japan |
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Advise and connect students and teachers to study opportunities in Japan |
Contact Us
We are here to help! Please call our main line at (213) 617-6700 and ask for the appropriate extension to best answer your inquiry. You may also send us a fax to (213) 617-6728. |
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MEXT Scholarships, Study in Japan |
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General inquiries (Japanese); Japanese media; Information about things in Japan |
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JET Program inquiries |
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School Visits Program, JICC Exhibitions, Library & Videos |
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General inquiries (English), Japan Focus, Local Events Calendar |
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