What is JOI?

Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) ​aims to promote awareness ​and understanding of Japan by ​bringing volunteer Japanese ​coordinators to regions of the ​U.S. where Japanese culture ​has been less accessible.

Coordinators are hosted by U.S ​nonprofits and educational ​institutions with a strong ​commitment to promoting ​learning about Japan .

• Calligraphy
  
• Origami
• Yukata (Traditional summer ​Kimono)
• Makie (gold lacquer)
• Sensu (Hand fan)
• Kamishibai (picture story ​show)
• Chopstick
• Business manner in Japan
• School life in Japan
• Seasonal event
• Presentation on Japanese ​culture

Other topics available upon ​requests!

I am Miho!

こんにちは　はじめまして！

I am a coordinator based at ​Johnson County Community ​College (JCCC) in Overland ​Park, KS.

I was born and grew up in ​Japan. I came to the U.S to ​share Japan’s unique and ​interesting Japanese culture ​with you!

If you are interested in having ​Japanese cultural activities or ​presentation, please feel free ​to contact me.

let’s explore Japan ​together!

Konnichiwa