Japanese Culture Day

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Location:Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building /  Young Readers Center (LJ-G21, first floor)
10 First Street, SE (map)
Cost: FREE

Detail of image:  Odake Kunikazu (1868–1931). Mukōjima shunkei: Spring Scene at Mukōjima, from the series The Twelve Months of Tokyo, March, 1901. Color woodblock print, kuchi-e. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress

Japanese Culture Day will introduce children and adults to Japanese culture.  There will be origami, book readings (Japanese stories in English), kimono trial, and other activities.  Visitors will also be encouraged to explore the center’s library of current and classic books.

• Suggested audience: anyone, no age restrictions
• No parking available.
• Access: http://www.loc.gov/rr/buildingaccess.html

Getting There

METRO: Capital South, Blue/Orange Lines Use Trip Planner.

Contact Information

Library of Congress
P: 202.707-1950
E: smordan@loc.gov
www.loc.gov/loc/events