Michiko Yoshimoto, Program Manager at Western Michigan University’s Soga Japan Center, will discuss traditional and modern Japanese lifestyles and customs. Topics covered will include food, clothing, and housing, as well as a demonstration on wearing yukata, a lightweight summer kimono.
The Soga Japan Center at WMU is committed to advancing knowledge of Japanese history, culture, science, business, and technology throughout southwest Michigan. It serves this mission by providing community outreach, a rich variety of educational programs, and support for both Japanese exchange students as well as students and faculty conducting research on Japan.