Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)
The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), in partnership with the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution, brings education and understanding of Japanese culture to regions where access is limited.
Meet UWF's JOI Coordinator
Konnichiwa (Hello)! JOI is a unique opportunity for the Pensacola community to learn about Japan and its rich culture with UWF. We offer Japanese-themed activities for all ages in the Pensacola community to experience, learn and enjoy.
If you have any questions, would like to share ideas for a future event, request educational lectures or suggest an activity, please contact Akiko at 850.474.2479 or akiko@uwf.edu.
For more information about JOI, visit the Japan Foundation New York JOI page or laurasian.org/joi.
Experience Japan
Enjoy the on-site opportunities at UWF's Japan House in building 71 or schedule an experience and let our JOI coordinator come to you.
Educational Lectures
As part of JOI’s initiative to promote learning more about Japan and its lifestyle, culture, and language, Akiko Yamamoto is experienced in the following lecture topics:
- Business Culture
- Cooking
- Cultural Customs
- Daily Life in Japan
- Osaka World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Religion
- School Life in Japan
- Seasonal Events and Holidays
- Sightseeing in Japan
- Traditional Arts and Crafts
Cultural Activities
Through JOI, UWF and the Pensacola community has a unique opportunity to experience a taste of Japanese culture through cultural activities such as:
- Language
- Calligraphy
- Cooking
- Origami Paper Folding
- Chopsticks Challenge
- Yukata and Furoshiki Wearing (Traditional Garment and Wrapping Cloth)
- Japanese Children’s Songs
- Traditional Greeting Cards
