Teacher Professional Development

Teacher Professional Development

Teacher training programs provide K-12 teachers with the knowledge and resources to effectively teach about Japan in the classroom. These innovative programs on Japanese history, culture and current issues link K-12 educators with leading scholars and Japanese luminaries to increase mutual understanding and build future U.S.-Japan relations. Participating teachers are also eligible to receive state PD credit.

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Japan Society’s Professional Development Programs are made possible by a generous grant from an Anonymous Donor.

Education and Family Programs are generously supported by Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas); ORIX Corporation USA; The Masako Mera and Koichi Mera, PhD Fund for Education and the Arts; The Norinchukin Foundation; Satoru Murase; Susan J. Onuma; Joshua N. Solomon; and other Education and Family supporters.

Japan Society arts and culture programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Advocate Sponsor, Mizuho Americas; and Friend Sponsor, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas).