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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Urasenke Tea Ceremony
Urasenke is one of the main schools of tea in Japan with history and tradition going back 400 years.
Our History
The roots of Japan House go back to the 1960s teachings of Shozo Sato. This permanent facility opened in 1998 under the direction of Kimiko Gunji.
The Grounds
Japan House is surrounded by Japanese gardens, including a tea garden, a dry rock garden, and an allée of fifty cherry trees.