About Us
The Japanese Cultural Center serves as a program
source, museum and resource center with the express
purpose of reaching regional and international
audiences, young and old, with information on Japanese
culture to promote global friendship and peace.
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute (MFWI) and the
Japanese Cultural Center (JCC), located on the
beautiful 80-acre historic Fort Wright in Spokane, WA
are non-profit educational organizations dedicated to
mutual understanding between U.S. and Japan.
Founded in 1990, MFWI is the branch school of Mukogawa
Women’s University in Nishinomiya, Japan, Spokane’s
Sister City. MFWI offers intensive, English
language and culture experiences for Mukogawa Women’s
University students.
The Commons on the MFWI campus offers banquets
and meeting space for large & small groups, weddings and
special events with a great choice of menus. Please
visit at:
www.mfwi.org/banquets
Japanese Culture
The Japanese Information Network is operated by the
Japan Center for International Communications and the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Japan Information Network
Weekly on-line newsletter with culture, native speaker
phrases and seasonal themes.
http://japanese.about.com/
Exhibitions
Displays feature
traditional arts, crafts, folk art, cuisine,
religion, costumes/ceremonial dress, a kyakuma or
Japanese formal room, seasonal displays, special
events, and hands-on traditional toys. Admission and
tours are free.
Tea Ceremony Room
An authentic
chashitsu
is a tranquil setting to drink a bowl of tea. The way
of tea, offers unique insight into Japanese culture.
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