Join the Japan Information Center for an excursion to some of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations.
Japan Information Center staff will provide personal stories and photos as they guide you through the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Get tips for everything from riding the train and shopping for souvenirs to visiting shrines and dining Japanese-style! Printed pamphlets and brochures will also be available for attendees to take home.
Join us for other programs in our Focus on Japan series:
Origami Workshop for Adults, Tuesday May 7, 1pm Auditorium, Register
Japanese Aesthetics: Exploring Japan’s Artistic Sensibilities, Friday May 10, 2pm, Virtual, Register
An Introduction to the Japanese Garden, Thursday May 16, 1pm, Auditorium Learn More
Concert with The Chicago Koto Group, Sunday May 19, 2pm, Auditorium Learn More
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
