Japan in a Suitcase Winds Up School Year

The Society re-launched its Japan in a Suitcase program in January 2006. By the time the school year ended at the end of May, we have reached out to a total of 1,651 students in grade 1-3. Our volunteers visited 25 schools (and 41 classrooms) in the District, Maryland, and Virgina and also participated in 6 school international festivals.

The Japan in a Suitcase program will be back in full swing next September.

During the summer months, the Society is working with the Fairfax County Public Libraries to develop and present an entirely new program, "Visit Japan at the Library," which will provide a more intensive introduction to Japanese life and culture for students entering grades 4-5-6.