JCXNY

Japan Cultural Exchange of New York

   info@jcxny.org

   913-742-3415
JAPAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE OF NEW YORK
ニューヨーク日本文化交流会

Accepting New Students!

JAPAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE OF NEW YORK
ニューヨーク日本文化交流会
Accepting New Students!
OUR MISSION
Japan Cultural Exchange of New York is an organization for deepening understanding of and appreciation for Japanese and American cultures.  We offer services to Japanese children who reside in the tri-state area and any non-Japanese children who are interested in the Japanese culture and language.  
日本文化交流会はニューヨーク、ニュージャージーまたその近隣にお住いの日本人の子供達と
日本に関心のある子供達が集い交流するノンプロフィット団体です。

OUR MISSION
Japan Cultural Exchange of New York is an organization for deepening understanding of and appreciation for Japanese and American cultures. We offer services to Japanese children who reside in the tri-state area and any non-Japanese children who are interested in the Japanese culture and language.  
日本文化交流会はニューヨーク、ニュージャージーまたその近隣にお住いの日本人の子供達と
日本に関心のある子供達が集い交流するノンプロフィット団体です。

CLUBS

Our Chess, Anime Drawing, and Japanese Conversation Club are hosted every week and are open to anyone interested! Chess and Anime Drawing is primarily aimed towards kids K-9 while the Japanese Conversation Club is catered towards adults and upper school students. We are planning on starting a Shogi/Go club, so please reach out if you are interested! 

Check Our Group Schedule

Every Sunday at 5:30 pm
Every Saturday at 11:45 am

OTHER SERVICES

Chess Seminars/Tournaments
チェスセミナー・トーナメント
Chess is not well known in Japan.  Our goal is to teach chess to Japanese kids who do not know the game and learn the skills to complete in tournaments internationally.  The lessons will be conducted in English and any non-Japanese children who are interested in learning chess are also welcome.

日本では囲碁や将棋は有名ですが、チェスがあまり知られていません。チェスを楽しく習えるようにトーナメントも企画してます。
英語のレッスンですので日本人に限らずチェスに関心のあるお子様どなたでも参加可能です。
Karate 空手
Ishikawa Sensei is offering instruction for both kids and adults in our local community. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through expert guidance in Japanese (and English, when appropriate), providing a unique and enriching cultural experience.

地域の皆さまに空手を通じて日本語の指導をされます。日本語だけでなく礼儀など、日本の文化を空手を通して一緒に学んでみませんか。
Private and Semi-private tutoring
チューターサービス
We offer private and semi-private tutoring services to any member and non-member for a reasonable fee.  We offer tutoring in chess, Japanese and many other subjects such as English and math. Some subjects are taught in English only.  Please contact us for details as we customize the plan for each child. 

個人とセミプライベートのチューターサービスも行なっております。日本語、チェス、数学、英語その他いろいろな教科を教えておりますのでまずはお気軽にご相談ください。

Free 5-Week Chess Boot Camp

Dates:3/11/23-4/8/23 (Saturdays) 5:30-6:30 pm

Thank you for your support! We offered a free 5-week chess boot camp geared towards beginners. The program was a great success and we were able to spread our love of chess to many new youth players! All of the recordings are shown below. We learned that there is a great demand in the Japanese community for chess. Moving forward, we hope to continue spreading the love of chess, and expand this idea to board games of great heritage: shogi and go. 

Bootcamp Recordings

Membership Tiers and Fees
As a Bronze member, you get:
 
unlimited access to one club of your choosing 
+ 
discounts on classes such as Japanese and Karate.

As a Silver member, you get:

unlimited access to two clubs of your choosing 
+ 
discounts on classes such as Japanese and Karate.

As a Gold member, you get:

unlimited access to all clubs
+ 
discounts on classes such as Japanese and Karate
+
free tryouts for classes

With a Family Membership, your family (one household) gets:

 unlimited access to all clubs 
+ 
discounts on classes such as Japanese and Karate
+
free tryouts for classes

Meet our instructors!

Chieko Arai, MFA

Chieko Sensei holds an MA in 3D Design and an MFA in Metal Arts from the University of Iowa. Her work has been featured in numerous books and publications, including *500 Wedding Rings* by Lark Books and *Chunghi Choo and Her Students: Contemporary Art and New Forms in Metal* by Arnoldsche.

She continues her creative projects and now also tries to help the Japanese community in the US in many ways. She makes natto (sankyodai natto) to showcase Japanese food culture not only to the broader tristate area but worldwide. 

Chieko is heavily involved in the production of creative grant and scholarship ideas. She oversees various events and classes for JCXNY, being a primary instructor and secondary instructor for classes like our Japanese Conversation Club. 

Gordon Li

Gordon, or Tai sensei, is an expert in chess, boasting a 2000+ USCF rating. In addition to chess, Tai sensei enjoys playing the piano, running, and golfing. At JCXNY, he tutors chess, math, English, and various other subjects, and has helped his students gain admission to prestigious schools such as Stuyvesant High School. Tai sensei is passionate about sharing his love of chess with young learners, particularly within the Japanese community. He is currently spearheading the Chess Shogi Go MindChallenge (CGS MindChallenge), a project designed to promote cultural exchange and understanding through three board games with rich cultural and historical roots.

Tai sensei is an exchange student at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, where he is working to expand the CGS MindChallenge globally, starting in Tokyo. He is also a student at Duke University, where he majors in Computer Science and Psychology. In high school, he was honored as a National Merit Scholar Finalist, a distinction awarded to the top 1% of high school seniors.

Mizuki Aramata

Mizuki Aramata sensei is an experienced language educator, specializing in teaching Japanese and English. She has taught students at various levels, from junior high school to international language schools in Tokyo, bringing her deep understanding of linguistics to the classroom. Mizuki Aramata sensei holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Studies from Waseda University, where she focused on Linguistics, and also spent time studying abroad in New Zealand, further enriching her expertise in bilingual education.

Now, as a Japanese instructor and marketing advisor at JCXNY, Mizuki Aramata sensei is excited to share her love of language with her students, helping them not only master the language but also appreciate the cultural nuances behind it. Mizuki Aramata sensei’s background in marketing and teaching allows her to bring a fresh, creative approach to her lessons, making language learning both fun and meaningful. She’s eager to connect with her students, inspire their journey in mastering Japanese, and foster cultural exchange for people from all over the world who seek the unique opportunities JCXNY offers.

Yuji Ishikawa


Ishikawa Sensei, a current US Army Reserve Chaplain Candidate and a former member of the US Army 75th Ranger Regiment, teaches Japanese language and culture through instructing the art of karate, bushido, and breathing techniques. A professional fighter and United States full-contact karate champion, Ishikawa Sensei has also represented Team USA on the Karate National Team, among many other notable achievements.
He majored in Japanese teaching at J.F. Oberlin University in Japan, holds a certification to teach Japanese, and has also built a school in Japan. With a passion for teaching, he has worked with a wide range of students from preschool to adults. Ishikawa Sensei is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology, further enhancing his understanding of the human mind and behavior.
He teaches both online and in person, immersing students in Japanese culture through expert guidance in Japanese (and English, when appropriate), providing a unique and enriching cultural experience.

TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials
ご寄付 Donation
Help us make JCXNY the best place for children to learn each other's culture and share lifelong friendships without boundaries.
国境や言語の壁を超えた子どもたちの友好の場づくりのための
ご支援誠にありがとうございます。

ご寄付 DONATION
Help us make JCXNY the best place for children to learn each other's culture and share a lifelong friendship that does not have a boundary.
国境や言語の壁を超えた子どもたちの友好の場づくりのための
ご支援誠にありがとうございます。
Our organization is a NY state non-profit organization with 501(c)3 Status.  As a public, charitable organization recognized by the 501(c)3 section of the IRS tax code, your donation to Japan Cultural Exchange of New York is tax deductible.  For tax filing purposes, please contact us for our federal tax ID number.

Please make donation today using Zeffy (preferred method), Zelle (to Info@jcxny.org), or Paypal (link below)

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Our organization is a NY state non-profit organization with 501(c)3 Status. As a public, charitable organization recognized by the 501(c)3 section of the IRS tax code, your donation to Japan Cultural Exchange of New York is tax deductible. For tax filing purposes, please contact us for our federal tax ID number.

Please make donation today through Zelle to Info@jcxny.org (preferred method) or to Paypal (link below)

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Japan Cultural Exchange of New york
101 Saint Felix St Brooklyn New York

 info@jcxny.org
913-742-3415
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101 Saint Felix St Brooklyn New York
Contact us
   info@jcxny.org

   913-742-3415

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