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30th Anniversary Award Presentation and Lecture-
Wednesday, October 23, 2008 12:20pm-2:30pm |
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Please join us in recognizing the extraordinary contributions to US-Japan relations made by Mr. Yotaro Kobayashi, former Chairman of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. He has been a giant in building bridges across the Pacific, working tirelessly for stronger ties between the institutions and peoples of the world. He has done this as a business leader and supporter of grass-roots exchange and education between our two countries. Presenting the NAJAS 30th Anniversary award to Mr. Kobayashi is particularly apropos since he was active in so many areas of the U.S.-Japan relationship, providing critical support for the National Association, especially in its formative years... more |
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(We welcome payment by check. Please contact Makiko Murotani, contact@us-japan.org.) |
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Tapestry in Architecture: Creating Human Spaces-
An Exhibition Series by Mitsuko Asakura |
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NAJAS is collaborating with member Societies in four U.S. cities to sponsor this exhibition series. Dyed tapestry artist Mitsuko Asakura creates new spaces for her work, showing how Japanese traditional art harmoniously blends with modern architecture... more |
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KKC Teacher Fellowship 2009- |
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The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a ten day Fellowship to Japan this summer for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The Fellowship allows teachers to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives...more |
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Launched in 2006, the National Forum Series is a collaborative speaker caravan program between the Embassy of Japan, the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), and Nippon Keidanren. The Japan Foundation-Center for Global Partnerships also provides support on a selective basis. Speakers travel to US cities to speak with local business and university audiences, as well as meet with the regional Consul-General. Those interested in Japan or current events/foreign policy are invited to attend... more |
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Young Profesionals White Water Rafting Trip
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The JASG’s Young Professionals will be hosting a White Water Rafting Trip at the Ocoee Adventure Center on the Ocoee River in Tennessee on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. This trip is guaranteed to be a lot fun as we will be rafting down the same river used during the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics...
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Sushi and Sake Hike
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Come join us in a collaborative and congenial partnership between the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and Venture Outdoors. We will start with an easy stroll through historic Frick Park, and then repair to the home of JASP's Executive Director Wendy Bennett to enjoy a tasting of fresh, scrumptious sushi and delicious sake into the evening...
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Keynote Dinner Address on Japanese OEMS and R&D Support in Canada and 1-day Wine Tour
Saturday September 27
Windsor Club Dinner and Japanese-Canadian Auto Industry Briefing Keynote: Professors Dr. Peter Frise, CEO of Auto 21 and Professor at University of Windsor, Engineering Dept. and Dr. Anthony Faria, Director Office of Automotive Research, Professor of Marketing and Chairman Department of Marketing and Management Science....
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