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Keizai
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July 1 - 13, 2007 |
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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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Japan-America Youth Baseball Camp 2006 |
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August 11-22, 2006 |
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This summer, for the third year in a row, the Japan-America Youth Baseball Camp will allow American and Japanese boys aged 13 to 15 a chance to participate in a cultural exchange. Two camps will be held, the first between the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and the Arizona Diamondbacks from August 11-18, and the second between the San Diego Padres and the Yokohama Bay Stars August 11- 22. |
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Keizai
Koho Center Teacher Fellowship 2006 |
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June 20 - July 1, 2006 |
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The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute
for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the NAJAS sponsored
a two-week fellowship to Japan for 15 educators in the U.S., Canada,
the U.K. and Australia to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese
society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives...more |
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5th International Symposium of America-Japan Societies in Kyoto |
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April 21-22 , 2006 |
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Close to 500 people took part in at least a portion of this highly successful two-day symposium held April 21 and 22, including over 90 people from the U.S. 11 Japan-America Societies (U.S) were represented by Board members, chief administrative officers and staff. An equal number of America-Japan Societies (Japan) were represented. On the morning of first day, representatives from Societies in both countries got together for a joint session of presentations and discussion....more |
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KOREA, JAPAN, AND THE ASIAN MYSTIQUE |
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December 7, 2005 |
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Close to 500 people took part in at least a portion of this highly successful two-day symposium held April 21 and 22, including over 90 people from the U.S. 11 Japan-America Societies (U.S) were represented by Board members, chief administrative officers and staff. An equal number of America-Japan Societies (Japan) were represented. On the morning of first day, representatives from Societies in both countries got together for a joint session of presentations and discussion....more |
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Japan-America
Youth Baseball Camp 2005 |
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July 12-22, 2005 |
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Following the success of the program in 2004, the
National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) is preparing
the second round of the baseball camp exchange between American and
Japanese teeagers, as well as coaches. This program is conducted in
coorperation with the Arizona Diamondbacks Traning Centers, the Hokkaido
Nippon Ham Fighters, and the Major League Baseball Japan... more |
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Keizai
Koho Center Teacher Fellowship 2005 |
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June - July 2005 |
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The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute
for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the NAJAS sponsored
a two-week fellowship to Japan for 15 educators in the U.S., Canada,
the U.K. and Australia to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese
society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives...more |
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US-Japan
150th Aniversary Programs |
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US-Japan 150th Aniversary |
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Women
in Politics and Public Service |
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December 2004 & July 2005 |
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The National Association
of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) in cooperation with the Maureen
and Mike Mansfield Foundation (MMMF) will organize two delegations-American
and Japanese-of influential women to visit each others' country and
examine the policymaking processes... more |
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US-Japan 150th Aniversary |
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Fourth
International NAJAS/NAAJS Symposium |
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October 28-30, 2004 |
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Painting "Whaleship Manhattan"
(Courtesy of The New Bedford Whaling Museum) |
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In commemoration of the
150th anniversary of US-Japan relations and the 100th anniversary
of Japan Society of Boston, the National Association of Japan-America
Societies and the Japan Society of Boston will host a two-day event
in Boston with participants from across the U.S. and Japan... more |
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US-Japan 150th Aniversary |
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Japan-America
Youth Baseball Camp 2004 |
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July 31 - August 13, 2004 |
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The National Association
of Japan-America Societies has been working to establish a two-week
baseball camp for Japanese and American boys age 13 to 15 to be held
in Phoenix, Arizona, in cooperation with the Arizona Diamondbacks
and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters...more |
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US-Japan 150th Anniversary
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Robert
Whiting Tour: The Meaning of Ichiro |
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April 7 - May 10, 2004,
18 Cities in the U.S. |
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Robert Whiting's
eagerly awaited book, The Meaning of Ichiro (Warner Books)
was published in March 2004, and he visited 18 cities across the United
States to talk about the book and how Ichiro's and other Japanese
ball players' success in the Major League Baseball has contributed
to US-Japan relations at various programs with the Japan Society /
Japan-America Society...more |
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US-Japan 150th Anniversary
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A
Commemorative Ceremony and Exhibit |
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March 31, 2004, The National Archives,
Washington, DC |
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In Washington
DC, a commemorative ceremony for the 150th Anniversary of the signing
of the Japan-U.S. Treaty of Peace and Amity was held at the National
Archives with the attendance of dignitaries from both countries...more |
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US-Japan 150th Anniversary
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Japan
Workshop for Teachers |
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April 2003 - February 2004 |
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The
National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) announces
a series of for-credit Educator Workshops on Japan for high school
teachers to encourage them to include materials on Japan in the areas
of literature, history, economy, art and political science...more |
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US-Japan 150th Anniversary
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HAIKU
Contest |
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April 2003 - January 2004 |
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Over
the past 150 years, Japanese and American have exchanged many aspects
of each others culture: anime, sushi, music, and clothing are but
a few examples. HAIKU, a brief, nature-based poem originating in Japan,
is one of the most widely known aspects of Japanese culture adopted
by Americans. To commemorate this anniversary, the Japan-US 150 Committee
and the Haiku Society of America are sponsoring an online haiku contest...more |
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Keizai
Koho Center Teacher Fellowship 2004 |
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June 28 - July 13, 2004, various cities
in Japan |
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The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute
for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the NAJAS sponsored
a two-week fellowship to Japan for 15 educators in the U.S., Canada,
the U.K. and Australia to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese
society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives...more |
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Event
in 2003 |
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150 years of Trade, Commerce
and Cultural Exchange |
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The
Third Annual State of the US-Japan Business Relationship Symposium
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November 4, 2003, The National Press
Club, Washington, DC |
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The Annual
Symposium was initiated by NAJAS in 2000 to pull together several
organizations and experts from the public and private sectors focused
on the bilateral relationship to inform a broader audience on current
bilateral issues and to emphasize the continued importance and interdependence
of the US and Japanese economies. This year's Symposium looks back
on this relationship, examines the present and looks to the future
of cooperation between Japan and the US as global leaders...more |
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