Japan House aims to make the beauty of traditional Japanese arts and culture accessible to everyone.

Join us for a public tea ceremony and other exciting events this fall! Register for upcoming public events via EventBrite!


The gardens of Japan House remain free and open to the public at this time. Japan House is a university teaching facility and the building is not normally open to the public because it is a classroom for students taking university courses in Japanese arts and aesthetics during the week. If you have any questions, please email us at japanhouse@illinois.edu.


Shop Online for delightful gifts and other wellness items from Japan House. The Art of Wagashi by Kimiko Gunji is now back in stock!

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Study at Japan House

Study Opportunities

University Classes
Community Classes
Internship Opportunities

Through cultural courses and seminars, community outreach programs, and international visiting artists, Japan House builds bridges and generates connections that unite us in our collective humanity.

Japan House offers a variety of comprehensive classes in traditional Japanese arts for both University of Illinois students as well as community members.

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