UTSA's Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator Chinatsu Oku is sponsored by the Japanese government and managed by Laurasian Institute that provides global education and exchange opportunities for students, host families, schools, and communities to open doors, embrace cultures, and become family. 

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Schools and libraries are welcome to submit their requests to Chinatsu at chinatsu.oku@utsa.edu. Cultural presentations, hands-on art and crafts activities, and Japanese food making sessions are all available upon requests.  

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Latest Events

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'The 2018 King William Fair Parade’ April 28th 2018

Chinatsu Oku made omikoshi with UTSA's Japanese Club and the students at San Antonio College to join 'The 2018 King William Fair Parade’, which is one of the official Fiesta events in San Antonio and has a long history of over 50 years. On Saturday, April 28th, they enjoyed the route of 2 miles marching with the hand-made omikoshi wearing happi coats and yukata under the sun. There were more than 160 groups in the parade and tens of thousands of visitors had a great time watching various entertainment at the historical district. Since the city is celebrating its 300th anniversary on May 1st, the parade was also filled with historic themes of the city's humble beginnings. Photos and a video are available below.

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'San Antonio’s Inaugural Japanese Calligraphy Contest ' April 7th 2018

Please check Feature Story here!

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