Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

NCTA Workshop: Tokaido, Origami, Temples and Shrines (TOTS) 2025 Japan Series

NCTA logo web
September 30, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online (registration required)

Tokaido, Origami, Temples and Shrines (TOTS) Japan Series 

The (Tokaido, Origami, Temples and Shrines) TOTS team will present the new, visually rich “Virtual Japan Experience” curriculum series developed by a cohort of K-12 and community college educators. Discover new techniques for bringing East Asian culture into your classroom while walking away with a variety of free resources and interdisciplinary lessons to help you successfully take your students along this journey. 

Sept. 30, 2025: Temples and Shrines

Nature, Symbols and Art; Temples at Shrines and Shrines at Temples


Oct. 21, 2025: Origami

Folded Emotions and Patterns; Folding 1,000 Cranes Tradition


Nov. 18, 2025: Tokaido Road

Bugs, Food and Children Along the Tokaido Road (Japan's National Road)

Accessibility Accommodations 

If you have any questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact contact Janet Smith (smith.12674@osu.edu). Typically, a two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access.

Sponsors

Coordinated by the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University (Ohio State). 

Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh national coordinating site for the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) Asian Studies Center, University Center for International  Studies and a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant to the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University.