Japanese Cultural Resource Center
Welcome!
The Japanese Cultural Resource Center has been a program of Everett Community College in Everett, Washington since 1987. The primary mission of the JCRC is to help Bridge the Cultural Gap which exists between eastern and western cultures, with a primary focus on Japan.
The JCRC is an international studies program concentrating on the practical aspects and importance of understanding, developing, and maintaining personal and business relationships. The program provides a foundation for achieving awareness and skills in critical areas such as culture, history, business practices and the Japanese language.
With our mission in mind, we promote the study of language, history, culture, social structure, economic issues, communication styles, and business protocols. We also facilitate a wide array of interactions between local businesses and Japanese companies, as well as between members of our community and their Japanese friends and associates.
EvCC welcomed 13 students and 2 chaperones from our sister city Iwakuni, Japan, to campus in July 2024. The group posed in the EvCC Japanese Cultural Resource Center's Nishiyama Japanese Garden, on the bridge donated by Iwakuni city to EvCC decades ago.