Japan House offers the public an opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese culture through tours, tea ceremonies, and special events through the year. The beautiful Japan House gardens are open every day until dusk for you to stroll through and enjoy.

Japan House offers free tours throughout the year. Please visit the Tours page for dates and information.

For a brief history and background, visit our Information page. For more details on tours and events, visit our Calendar page.

Japan House 10th Anniversary!

Japan House celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year! Yes, it was a decade ago that this unique facility opened its doors and the gardens were planted. What a lot we have to celebrate! We have many special events planned to thank all of you that have supported Japan House through the years---click here to view just a few of the highlights. Please mark the dates of October 20-26, 2008 and plan to join us!

Japan House 10th Anniversary Celebration Events
October 24-26, 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008
5:30 pm: Reception at Japan House, 2000 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana

Saturday, October 25, 2008
10:00 am Campus Bus Tour for Out-Of-Town Guests
2:00 pm Hidden Beauty: Yugen in Tea, Noh, and Contemporary Washi Art Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
4:30-5:30 pm Tea Ceremonies at Japan House

Sunday, October 26, 2008
2:00-3:30 pm Children's Program at Japan House

In addition, The World of Yugen: Japanese Paper Artworks by Kyoko Ibe will be exhibited at Krannert Art Museum from August 29, 2008 to January 4, 2009.

Japan House Blog

Click here for up-to-date news and pictures on our Japan House blog!

Japan House Video

Download (30Mb) a video presentation of Japan House created by Creative Communication Concepts.

Powerpoint Slide Show of Japan House

Download (65Mb) a PowerPoint presentation of Japan House created by Blake Harvey.