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Educational Facilities and Materials Available at The Japan Information Centre
The Japan Information Centre has facilities and materials which are available to the Canadian public as follows:
1. Library
Our lending library carries books on a wide range of subjects as well as Japanese government publications. It also carries newspapers from Japan, both in English and Japanese, CDs and DVDs.
2. Realia
We also have on loan various items, including traditional Japanese toys, dress, crafts, and much more, that can enhance presentations on Japan. Whether you are a teacher, a student, or just someone who wants to teach others about Japan, these items are sure to be a hit with your audience. For sample photos of these items, click here.
3. The Event Room (including Tatami Room)
The Event Room, which includes a functioning Tatami platform, can be used for seminars, meetings, exhibitions, receptions or something else relating to Japan that you may want to suggest. Click here for more details.
5. Free Information Materials
The Centre also provides the following materials free of charge.
Booklets:
The Japan Book
Views of Japan (for elementary & junior high school students) Japan Review of International Affairs Diplomatic Bluebook Japan's Cultural HistoryBooklets Published by The Foreign Press CentreFacts and Figures of Japan
Japan, A Pocket Guide
About Japan Series
Booklets Produced by
International Society for Educational Information
Reference Series
Fact sheets:Chronological Outline of Japanese History Supply and Demand for Energy in Japan Government and Politics in Modern Japan Japan's Economic Development School Education in Japan Japanese Society Japanese Architecture
Japan in Modern History (portions of Japanese textbooks in both Japanese and English)High School Junior High School Elementary SchoolOther booklets:
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress
United Nations and Japan
Japan's Northern Territories
Your Guide to Japan published by the Japan National Tourist Organization
General Arts Business, Economy Communication, Transport Culture Education Family, Society Government History Life, Leisure, Sports, Hobbies Nature, Environment ScienceMagazines:
Nipponia
Japan Echo
For further information, write to us!