Japanese Artifacts
Are you looking for a Japanese doll to display
at your school on Japan Day? Would you like to
try on a yukata or see what a happi looks like?
At the Japan Information Center, we loan various
Japanese cultural artifacts to schools, civic
organizations and other qualifying groups free
of charge. If you are interested in borrowing
these items, please visit the Japan Information
Center or call (212) 371-8222 for details.
Purpose : To introduce Japanese culture
Terms: 2 weeks (3-4days for Usu and Kine)
Note: *If the item is lost or damaged, the items will be replaced with the same one or a similar one.
*This is not for personal use.
*pick up / return to the window only.
- Dolls

Ichimatsu Doll / Kokeshi Doll
- Ikebana Set

Vase / Scissors / Water frogs
- Japanese Cloth
Easy-to-put-on Yukata (men, women, boys, girls) / Happi coat
- New Years
Usu / Kine
- Education
Kamishibai (Traditional type of Picture-showing book)
- Toys
Traditional Japanese Toys made by wood / mini Luntern
- Display
Sample food (Osechi, Rice cake, Sushi)

- Others
Bangasa (umbrella) / Hanagasa (Festival Hat) / Japanese Flags