We began in 2008 with J-Collabo, a 501c non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about Japanese culture in the United States. Based in Park Slope, Brooklyn we are a venue for traditional and contemporary programming and have hosted a wide range of events including Japanese tea ceremonies, geisha face painting demonstrations, exhibitions of the art of bamboo and the work of emerging Japanese artists, as well as interviews with notable figures who help us to bridge the gap between Japan and the United States. Of special significance, J-Collabo sustains time-honored Japanese crafts and highlights their influence on modern Japanese designs. To this end, we serve as a showcase for talented Japanese artisans and innovative Japanese companies who wish to do business in the United States.