Japan Information Center (JIC)

2026/4/1

- The public relations section of the Consulate General of Japan in New York -
Our primary role is to promote the better understanding of Japan by providing information to the public and the media.

Address:: 299 Park Avenue, 18th Floor,
New York, NY 10171
(between 48th St. & 49th St.)
Hours:: Monday through Friday, except holidays

[ Window ] 9:30am - 12:30pm (by Appointment only)
[ Phone ] Until 5pm(12:30-13:30 closed)
Telephone:: 212-371-8222
E-mail:: inquiry@ny.mofa.go.jp

Please read through our Frequently Asked Questions list before contacting the Japan Information Center.

Assistance to Educators and Students

The JIC distributes educational materials such as posters, periodicals, and pamphlets to promote education about Japan and Japanese culture. We also conduct school visits to elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges throughout our jurisdiction.

Education Resources

: Japanese Studies in Local Universities

: Studying the Japanese Language

Scholarships, Exchange Programs, and Information about Studying in Japan

MEXT Scholarships

: Offered By the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho)

JET Program

: The Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program invites young college and university graduates from overseas to participate in international exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan.

Study in Japan

: Japan Student Services Organization, Japan (JASSO)

: Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

: Publications and Materials

Publications and Materials

Event Calendar

: Find Japan-related events in our jurisdiction

Japanese Artifacts

: Available for loan to schools, clubs, non-profit organizations, and individuals (non-commercial use only)

Educational Materials

: Posters, periodicals, and pamphlets from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other organizations

niponica (にぽにか)

: niponica is a magazine that introduces modern Japan to people all over the world, hard copies are available in our office

Audiovisual Materials

: Our DVD / VHS Collection contains videos about various topics, and is available for loan to schools, clubs, non-profit organizations, and individuals (non-commercial use only)

: Japan Video Topics offers a comprehensive view of Japanese culture, nature, science and technology, and tourism etc.