Cultural Centre Functions

The Japan Information & Cultural Centre provides a variety of free informational services on Japan to the general public and offers opportunities to learn about Japanese culture and language through diverse programmes.

Information and enquiry assistance

Japan Information & Cultural Centre has booklets and pamphlets covering every aspect of Japanese life: language, government, history, economics, politics, tourism, education and culture. Other materials include tourist pamphlets, maps, posters and books suitable for readers of all ages.

We respond to enquiries by telephone, in person and email as general guides to the culture and tourism areas.

Loan items to approved institutions

We have various cultural items available for loan. A maximum of two items may be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time. Shipping cost is subject to discussion in advance.

To borrow items, please send us by email at jicc@wl.mofa.go.jp with Loan form

Library

Our library holds approximately 1,000 volumes and is open to the public. Publications in English and/or Japanese include current and back issues of government publications, as well as books on history, economics, politics, education, art and culture. A maximum of two books may be borrowed for up to two weeks for the library members.

Educational visits

The Japan Information & Cultural Centre provides educational programmes for primary, intermediate, high school students and community groups. Please fill in this application form in advance to apply visit.

For use of the multi-purpose spaces and rooms, please use the same form above.