EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH

JAPAN IN THE SCHOOLS

The Japan in the Schools (JIS) program brings information about Japan and Japanese culture into classrooms in Western PA. A wide variety of topics are covered in these visits to local schools. Volunteers of the JIS program respond to outreach requests from elementary, middle, and high schools, libraries, and other community partners. Authentic Japanese materials are used as teaching aids and this unique experience broadens the students’ view of the world and its cultures. Since the program’s launch in 1997, outreach requests have steadily increased.

HIGH SCHOOL JAPANESE SPEECH CONTEST

    This day-long competition is designed for high school students        studying Japanese language in the Greater Pittsburgh region.        The contest is held each spring in conjunction with the                    University of Pittsburgh. More advanced students are tested on      memorized, spoken Japanese speeches, while beginner                students are judged on poster presentations featuring aspects        of Japanese culture.

PITTSBURGH TAIKO

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania is proud to present Pittsburgh Taiko. Pittsburgh Taiko is dedicated to bringing Japanese group taiko drumming (kumidaiko) to the city of Pittsburgh. Open to anyone interested in learning about the art form, we seek to educate members of the community about taiko and about Japanese culture through performances and outreach activities. 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

     The Society is dedicated to helping teachers find high                 quality resources to support their teaching about Japan and       Japanese culture. 

     The JASP also helps to coordinate the Keizai Koho Center         Teacher Fellowship each year.