The Japanese Culture Center in Chicago is a place where you can learn the art, crafts and the various philosophies of Japan. It's a school where the various beautiful forms of art are passed on to anybody and everybody who wants to learn. Their curriculum consists of various forms of martial arts such as Aikido (it falls under the category of grappling art), Karate (it's a striking art involving punches and kicks), Kendo (which involves sword fighting), Shorenji Kempo (which involves dynamics and physiology), Iaido (very old martial art of Japan practiced with swords) and Capoeira (which involves martial arts, games, dance and music) and the form of art which involves meditation called Zen.

The cultural courses offered in this school are Ikebana (the art of flower arrangement), Chanoyu (tea making ceremony), Shodo (which is calligraphy) and of course the Japanese language is also taught here. We can never forget sushi when talk about Japan; so why not learn the process of wrapping sushi so that you can enjoy making them at home. There are many special events taking place in this center top develop the natural abilities of the body as well as enhancing the creativity of the individuals.

http://japaneseculturecenter.com/

How to book a hotel close to the Japanese Center?

The Japanese cultural center in Chicago is located in the Lakeview region. So finding a hotel which is in Lakeview will make the Center easily accessible. You will get many travel agents who will help you making a speedy booking or you can just type your search in Google. Ensure that your hotel is tidy, offers at least the basic services and is a value for money. You can select a Chicago hotel from the following list of hotels:

- The Majestic Hotel Chicago

http://www.cityinns.com/majestic/

- City Suites Hotel Chicago

http://www.cityinns.com/citysuites/

- Best Western Hawthorne Terrace Hotel Chicago

http://www.hawthorneterrace.com/

- Old Chicago Inn

http://www.oldchicagoinn.com/