Japanese Artifacts

2026/4/1
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 our ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrPU3Hq6hdM ) 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
 Japanese Cultural Artifact

Ikebana Set

Vase / Scissors / Water frogs
 Japanese Cultural Artifact

Japanese Cloth

Yukata (men, women, boys, girls) / Happi coat
-  Yukata / Happi Coat
-  How to wear Yukata
-  How to fold Happi coat

New Years

Education

Kamishibai ( Traditional type of Picture-showing book )
-  Kamishibai (s)
-  How to play Kamishibai

Toys

Traditional Japanese Toys made by wood / mini Luntern
 Japanese Cultural Artifact
 

Display

Sample food (Osechi, Rice cake, Sushi)
 Japanese Cultural Artifact

Others

Bangasa (umbrella) / Hanagasa (Festival Hat)
 Japanese Cultural Artifact