CTN’s programs and services include: designing and delivering exemplary arts and cultural programs in San Francisco Bay Area and various communities across the U.S. and Japan through producing, presenting, and programming; building and sharing broad knowledge about artistic resources and cultural practices of the U.S. and Japan; providing access to contextual understanding for the artistic works to enhance understanding and appreciation of audiences/participants; facilitating strong working relationships between and among diverse communities, including artistic professionals in the U.S. and Japan; and providing translations, facilitation and coordination services to enable intercultural dialogues, collaborations and projects in both countries with an emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area, where it’s based since 2007. By collaborating with regional and national network organizations as well as larger institutions and international arts festivals, our programs and services cover broad geographies and reach diverse demographics, promoting Japanese cultural traditions, artistic expressions and wisdom of the community.