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2004-2005 Past Japan-America Society Information |
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Revitalizing Mitsubishi with guest speaker Richard Gilligan, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
December 5, 2005 in Torrance, CA
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is a quintessential "Japan-America" company, utilising an established tradition of engineering and design excellence from Japan, but manufacturing and marketing vehicles specifically for the North American marketplace. Rich Gilligan has brought six years of experience running Mitsubishi's North American manufacturing operations and a long career in Manufacturing management at Ford Motor Company, to the MMNA Corporate headquarters in Cypress. What has changed during his tenure in California and how is it working?... more |
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KOREA, JAPAN, AND THE ASIAN MYSTIQUE
December 7, 2005 in Washington, DC
Sponsored by: NAJAS, The Japan-America Society of Washington, Inc. and Keidanren
With the impending release of the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, it is more timely than ever to note that despite - and because of - centuries of East-West interaction, “Orientalized” stereotypes of Asians in Western literature, stage, and screen remain pervasive. They color our East-West relations and relationships. The power of such images affects foreign policy, business negotiations and cross-cultural interactions in ways we don’t always recognize. Author Sheridan Prasso will lay out the thesis of her new book, The Asian Mystique: Dragon Ladies, Geisha Girls and Our Fantasies of the Exotic Orient and how these themes relate to the context of Japan and Korea today... more |
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Art, Culture
and Gardens of Japan Tour
October 30 through November 7, 2005. Visits
to Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, with
an optional extension to Kanazawa (through November 9)
Join us for this
unique, exclusive trip to experience the sights and wonders
of Japan. Visit private gardens and homes, tour limited-access
gardens of the Imperial Palace, see the Great Buddha in Kamakura,
meet with Diet members in Tokyo, experience the elegant beauty
of the Japanese tea ceremony, view private art collections,
and revel in the calming splendor of Kyoto's temples and gardens.
Luxurious accommodations and exclusive dining experiences
will let you sample the best Japan has to offer. The tour
will be led by Paul Meyer, Director of the Morris Arboretum
of the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the
Japan Cherry Blossom Association... more |
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Wakyo (Harmonic Vibrations) - Japanese Music Concert:
Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5, 2005.
The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana, in partnership with The Neurosciences Institute, the Autonomous University of Baja California in Tijuana, and Miura Education Center, is proud to present a special musical presentation. Wakyo (Harmonic Vibrations) features the musical instruments that define traditional Japan, the koto and shakuhachi, as well as the contemporary combination with guitar and the communal embrace of these instruments through song and dance... more |
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Meet
the Author of Kamishibai Man
October 27, 2005 6:30-8 pm
Author and illustrator
Allen Say, a Caldecott Medalist, discusses his most recently
published children's book, Kamishibai Man. Using two very
different yet remarkable styles of art, Allen Say tells a
tale within a tale, transporting readers seamlessly to the
Japan of his memories: a heart-warming story about the kamishibai
man who used to ride his bicycle into town where he would
tell stories to the children and sell them candy. But fewer
kids came running at the sound of his clappers; they were
watching their new televisions instead. And when the kamishibai
man pedals into town to tell one more story, his own, he finds
himself being surrounded by familiar faces - the children he
used to entertain have returned, all grown up and more eager
than ever to listen to his delightful tales.
Mr. Say published his first book, Dr. Smith's Safari, in
1972 and has written and illustrated many critically acclaimed
books since then, including Grandfather's Journey (winner
of the 1994 Caldecott Medal), The Inn-Keeper's Apprentice
(1979), The Boy of the Three-Year Nap (1988), Tea with Milk
(1999) and Music for Alice (2004)... more
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29th
Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and the SEUS/Japan
Associations
October 16-18, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan
Delegates from seven member states, including
Tennessee, will meet with business executives and government
officials from Japan to discuss topics related to investment,
trade and corporate opportunities. Tennessee's delegation
will be led by Governor Phil Bredesen. Conference hotel will
be the New Otani Tokyo Hotel; registration and hotel reservations
for Tennessee's delegation will be handled through the Japan-America
Society of Tennessee...more |
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Japanese snack and US-Japan relationship, presented by Oyatsu Company of Japan
Tuesday, October 4 , 2005- Thursday, October 6
Try the most popular snack in Japan, "Babystar," and enjoy the lecture about US-Japan relationships by Mr. Mazda, the president and CEO at Oyatsu Company. |
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Southern
California's Largest Kite Event!
Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:00am - Sunset
In just four years, the
Japan America Society's annual JAPAN AMERICA KITE FESTIVALSM has
become the largest kite festival in Southern California! It attracts
over 5,000 people of all ages and has developed an international
reputation as the "most family-friendly kiting event worldwide."
Join the fun this year with your family and friends to enjoy Japanese
and international kites of all sizes, shapes and colors. Free "Sode"
Kimono Kite Workshop for every child! Plus Japanese food booths,
huge 50' x 100' kites, Taiko drum performances, raffle prizes, kite
"Candy Drops," stunt & synchronized "Ballet" kite flying demonstrations,
and much more. Admission is free. ... more |
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6th Annual Philadelphia-Japan
Health Sciences Dialogue
June 18, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA
Young biotechnology companies
on both sides of the Pacific are often daunted by the prospect of
expanding internationally, especially American companies thinking
about expansion in Asia, and Japanese companies considering expansion
into North America and Europe. Their first thoughts turn to partnership
opportunities rather than doing it entirely on their own. While
partnerships promise a lower near-term risk, the rewards of a successful
"go it alone" strategy can far outweigh the alternatives. This program
addresses some of the key issues arising in pursuit of such a strategy...more |
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"Coach
of the Century" Rod Dedeaux and Coach Renzo Ishii
May 11, 2005 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,
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JAS Southern California
is presenting its 96th Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration on
the playing field at Dodger Stadium. JASSC will honor American and
Japanese College Baseball coaching legends, Rod Dedeaux and Renzo
Ishii. Coaches Dedeaux and Ishii together founded the Japan-USA
College Baseball Championship Series. For 33 years, this
Series has strengthened the Japan-U.S. relationship through annual
goodwill games played by All-Star college athletes from both countries...more |
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The
Funny, Impressive, and the Ridiculous: Life & Business Differences
between Japan and the USA
April 30, 2005 in University Heights, OH
Three panelists, all of
whom have been doing business with American and Japanese companies
for many years, would like to share their unexpected encounters,
adventures, and other interesting and educational experiences. These
panelists include Brent R. Donher, Ph.D, Technology Manager, The
Lubrizol Co., Masaharu Miki, Merrill Lynch; President of JANO, and
Robert A. Shick, Ph.D, Director of Techonlogy, Promerus...more |
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Harukaze:
Spring Festival of Arts
April 23, 2005 in Minneapolis, MN
JASM presents father-son
shamisen duo Nitta
Oyako in concert at Macalester College on Saturday, April 23rd.
This is the highlight of the 2005 Harukaze Japanese Festival of
Arts, a celebration of both traditional and contemporary Japanese
arts. Jazz guitarist Dean Magraw, bassist Jim Anton, and percussionist
JT Bates will join Masahiro Nitta for an improvisational set. Twin
Cities taiko drum troupe Mu Daiko will open the concert...
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For other venues on the Nitta Oyako tour, please
visit http://www.arts.iup.edu/international/nittasched.html.
For information about the tour itself, please
visit http://www.arts.iup.edu/international/japan.html
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2005
SUBARU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
April 1-16, 2005 in the Greater Philadelphia Area
This year's 2005 Subaru
Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia has expanded to two
weeks of events across the region and offers dozens of chances to
explore Japanese style and culture, from delicious cuisine and delicate
craft to traditional customs and awe-inspiring performances. The
centerpiece of this year's Festival is Sakura Sunday on April 10
at the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park. Named for the Japanese
word for cherry blossom, Sakura Sunday will feature drumming and
dance performances, martial arts, origami, shiatsu, kite making
demonstrations, a tea ceremony, and tours of the 16th century style
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. New for 2005 are a stylish Sake
Tasting Festival at Loews Philadelphia and a week of mid-day events
at the Liberty Place rotunda. A Sushi Spectacular at Roy's Philadelphia
will feature some of Japan's most renowned master sushi chefs preparing
ornate sushi creations. Performances by Tamagawa Taiko will feature
thunderous taiko drumming and traditional Japanese dance...
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44th
Annual Sakura Matsuri: Japanese Street Festival
April 9, 2005 in Washignton, DC
Don't miss one of the largest
Japanese festivals in the nation! Annual highlights include performing
arts; a martial arts demonstration area; Taste of Japan supported
by Sapporo and The Coca-Cola Company; an educational arts & crafts
area featuring hands-on workshops and crafts sponsored by Target;
the exciting Ginza Arcade with the ever popular Japanese Candy Store
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The
13th Annual National Japan Bowl
March 26, 2005 in Washignton, DC
The National Japan Bowl,
an annual competition for high school students from across the country,
tests them on proficiency in written and spoken Japanese as well
as general knowledge of Japanese politics, culture, history, and
current events. Approximately 400 students and teachers take part
in this fun, exciting and challenging event... more |
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Bob
Bavasi, JapanBall.com Japan Baseball 2005:
New Teams, New Owners,
New Era
March 22, 2005 in Seattle, WA
Japanese baseball fans
will notice big changes as the 2005 season begins. Two new teams,
both in the Pacific League, make their debut: the Orix Buffaloes
(formed by the merging of the Kobe-based Orix BlueWave and the
Osaka-based Kintetsu Buffaloes) and the new team in Sendai, the
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, also the first totally new
franchise in the past 50 years. The new teams make three new teams
in the past two years, joining the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters,
which moved from Tokyo to Sapporo prior to the 2004 season.
New team owners include the Golden
Eagles, owned by the internet shopping mall concern, Rakuten,
and the Fukuoka Hawks, owned by the high tech/software concern,
SoftBank (and to be known as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks),
which bought the team from the debt-ridden retail giant Daiei Inc.
Both Rakuten and SoftBank are run by much younger individuals than
is the norm - the Golden Eagles' Hiroshi Mikitani (39) and
the Hawks' Masayoshi Son (46) - and both are the first owners
to emerge from "new economy" companies. In addition, the playing
field in Fukuoka will now be known as Fukuoka Yahoo Dome, the second
stadium to bear the Yahoo Japan name. And, another first is the
hiring of the first American General Manager, Marty Kuehnert,
by the Golden Eagles.
Taking us on this tour of Japanese baseball will be Bob
Bavasi, an attorney and longtime minor league club owner, with
well-established business relationships throughout MLB and Minor
League Baseball. In addition, as head of JapanBall.com, Bob operates
a tour of Japan every year that takes in both baseball games and
culture. As Bavasi puts it to prospective tour members, come explore
how the Japanese have taken baseball, put their own spin on it,
and how you can enjoy it and their culture... more |
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Working
Effectively with Mexican Colleagues
March 1 & 2, 2005 in Lexington, KY
Recently, many Japanese
firms in the U.S., particularly in the automotive industry, have
expanded their operations in Mexico, which requires U.S. based staff
(both Japanese and Americans) to interact closely with colleagues
in Mexico. This course provides insight into the Mexican culture
that is essential for establishing productive working relationships.
As part of the course, we do a three-way compare and contrast of
Mexican, Japanese and U.S. culture...
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WIN!
2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
February 22, 2005 in Los Angeles,California
Entry Deadline - February17, 2005
Toyota Motor Sales USA has generously
donated a 2005 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle for an Opportunity Drawing
benefiting the Japan America Society of Southern California. Only
2005 tickets will be sold! This is your chance to win one of the
most popular vehicles on the road and Motor Trend 's "Car of the
Year." Support the Society by purchasing your chance to win today!... more
*Void where prohibited by law |
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16th
Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest
January 22, 2005 in Austin, Texas
Entry Deadline - December 17, 2004
The contest is open to students of
the Japanese language in Texas who are not Japanese, who have not
lived in Japan for more than a total of two years within the past
five years, whose first language is not Japanese, and who do not
speak Japanese in the home. There are four divisions - College
Students & Adults, High School Students, Junior High School Students,
and Elementary School Students. There will be a limit of 40 participants
per division, and applications will be accepted in the order received.
Entry deadline is December 17... more |
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Niigata
Earthquake Relief Fund
December 4, 2004
As you doubtlessly have
heard, recent earthquakes have had devastating effects on Niigata,
Japan. In response to this desperate situation, several Japan-related
organizations including the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia,
the Japan-American Society of Georgia, and the Georgia Japanese language
school have established a relief fund for the earthquake-stricken
cities in Niigata... more |
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Anime
Sound and Vision 2004
November 19-20, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois
Come and see the poeple behind the
scenes of Japanese anime production. A unique opportunity for attendants
to meet director Mr. Hiroaki Inoue, who has been involved in many
facets of Japanese animation. The sword fighting specialist behind
the movie "Kill Bill" will also be available. A variety of other
workshops are also planned... more |
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SAVING
the SUN - How Wall Street Mavericks Shook Up Japan's Financial World
and Made Billions
November 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California
Gillian Tett, a London-based author
and former Japan Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, will discuss
her book, Saving the Sun, which outlines how the Long-Term Credit
Bank of Japan was sold to U.S.-based Ripplewood Holdings. This marked
a major change in Japan, eliciting the concern of Japanese traditionalists.
She will also discuss the powerful Japanese bureaucracy and the
implications that this story has for Japan's changing political
system and economy. The program will be begin with opening remarks
by Tetsuo Shimura, Chairman of the Board, Union Bank of California/President,
Japan Business Association of Southern California, and introductions
by Frank B. Gibney President, Pacific Basin Institute at Pomona
College... more |
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English
Language Essay Contest for Japanese People
November 1, 2004 in Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Texas
In honor of the 150th anniversary of
U.S.-Japan relations, JASDFW will host an English Language Essay
Contest for Japanese people residing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The contest is open to students from grade 4 through college, as
well as to adults. Submission deadline is Friday, October 1, 2004.
Please encourage your Japanese friends to participate... more |
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Hello
Kitty: The Remarkable Story of Sanrio and the Billion Dollar Feline
Phenomenon
October 29, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts
Hello Kitty is an unlikely success
story. Launched 30 years ago with no fanfare, the cartoon cat has
almost no story or media exposure. Yet with almost no advertising,
the two dimensional cat now churns out half a billion in revenue
and is sold in more than 40 countries. Ken Belson, co-author of
Hello Kitty: The Remarkable Story of Sanrio and the Billion Dollar
Feline Phenomenon, will explain how Hello Kitty grew into one of
the most recognizable characters in the world...
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Japan
and the U.S.: Managing Relations in a Time of Change
October 19, 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania
presents "Japan and the U.S.: Managing Relations in a Time
Change," presentation by and discussion with Mr. Yukihiro Nikaido,
Director of Japan Information Center and Deputy Consul General of
Japan, New York, and Ms. Ayako Doi, former editor of the Japan Daily
Digest and contirbuting editor of the Japan Automotive Digest...more |
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24th
Biannual Japan Day
October 6, 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii
On Wednesday, October 6, 2004, over
100 of Hawaii's high school students from Moanalua High School and
Academy of the Pacific will experience the Society's 24th Biannual
Japan Day at Hawaii Tokai International College. Japan Day is the
Society's half-day cultural program which immerses students in Japanese
culture by providing hands-on experience with traditional art forms
through bonsai, ikebana, taiko, bon dance, calligraphy, soroban,
kimono wearing, crafts and the tea ceremony. Over 40 community presenters
offer their expertise and resources to help students expand their
knowledge of Japan and the U.S.-Japan relationship through these
cultural activities and complement the teachers' efforts in the
classroom. Since its inception in 1993, over 4,200 students from
40 public and private high schools have experienced Japan Day...more |
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Concert
- Traditional Japanese Music
October 3, 2004 in Birmingham, Alabama
Enjoy the beautiful traditional music
of Japan, played on the shakuhachi (vertical bamboo flute), Shamisen
(3-stringed plucked lute), and koto (long stringed instrument resembling
a zither). Join us for this extremely rare opportunity as a group
of accomplished musicians make a one-time concert appearance in
Alabama on their tour from Japan. Admission is free but tickets
are needed... more
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Aki
Matsuri : A Japanese-Style Autumn Festival!
September 26, 2004 in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Presented by the Japan Commerce Association
of Washington and the Japan-America Society with support from the
Embassy of Japan. Join us for an evening of family fun to celebrate
the coming of autumn. Enjoy Japanese food, traditional games and
exciting entertainment. All registrants will be entered in drawing
to win exciting prizes including Round Trip Air Tickets to Japan!...more |
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JapanFest
2004
September 25-26, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia
With Taiko drum and dance performances,
martial arts demonstrations, Bonsai experts, enlightening workshops,
and great food, this annual two-day outdoor cultural festival is
sure to have something every member of the family will enjoy. Come
to Stone Mountain Park and experience Japan without the jetlag...
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Festival
Japan 2004
September 18-19, 2004 in Beaverton, Oregon
Presented
by the Japan-America Society of Oregon, Uwajimaya, Shokookai of
Portland, Northwest Natural, and the Yuuyake Shimbun. Performances by taiko drumming
groups, traditional Japanese dance troupes and other performers
are scheduled throughout the day. Interspersed are demonstrations
of Japanese culinary skills, exhibitions of martial arts and other
cultural activities...more |
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15th
Annual Gulf Classic
September 12, 2004 in Indianapolis, Indiana The Golf Classic is the largest tournament bringing together Japanese and American executives from throughout the state and beyond. A great day of fun, friendship and fabulous prizes, including Northwest Airlines World Business Class tickets to Japan!...
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Nominoichi
- Japanese Flea Market
September 11-12, 2004 in Bellevue, Washington
Nominoichi are held throughout Japan,
mostly on the grounds of shrines and temples. Most are held on a
Saturday, Sunday, or a specific date each month. Some of these are
quite famous, and many people get up early to browse the hundreds
of items displayed. Just looking is a lot of fun, and you are always
looking for that special treasure that everyone else missed. There
is a wide range of items for sale from expensive antiques to inexpensive
souvenirs. Not knowing exactly what you will find makes it all the
more fun and exciting... more |
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Nishimonai
Bon Odori Performance & Workshops
August 22 & 24, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Next month 32 members of the Nishimonai
Bon Odori Preservation Society, a folk dance and music ensemble
from Akita Prefecture, will visit Minnesota to perform at the Como Park Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival. With support from the
Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, JASM has organized a dance
workshop and a drum workshop to make their unique folk tradition
available to Minnesotans interested in the bon odori... more |
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Kabuki
in Washington DC
July 28, 2004 in Washington, DC
In celebration of the 150th anniversary
of the signing of the US-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity, one of
Japan's most important traditional performing arts is coming to
American audiences in Washington, DC. The world renowned Kabuki
actor Nakamura Kankuro and members of his troupe will be performing
in Washington, DC at the Warner Theatre... .more |
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16th
Annual Asian-Pacific Children's Conference in Fukuoka
July, 2004 in Fukuoka, Japan
The Japan-America Society of Georgia
has been given the unique opportunity to participate in the 16th
Annual Asian-Pacific Children's Conference. As Georgia's liaison
office, we are able to share the culture of Japan with eight students
(four boys and four girls) from the state of Georgia through this
fully funded exchange program... more |
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21st
Annual Black Ships Festival
July 14-18, 2004 in Newport, Rhode Island
The Japan-America Society of Rhode
Island is pleased to present the 21st Annual Black Ships Festival. The festival is a celebration commemorating the
establishment of friendly trade relations between the U.S. and Japan
that began when Newport¹s own Commodore Matthew C. Perry secured
the 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa 150 years ago...
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Yokohama
Photo Exhibition
July 10 - August 7, 2004 in San Diego, California
As part of the nationwide effort to
commemorate the 150th anniversary of US-Japan Relations, the Japan
Society's Education Council will host an exhibition of original
photographs and artwork that trace the lives of early foreign settlers
in Yokohama in the 1860s...
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32nd
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
June 26-27, 2004 in Denver, Colorado
Japan America Society of Colorado is
proud to announce its participation in the 32nd Annual Cherry Blossom
Festival. The festival has been an annual event
since 1972, and is one of the oldest festivals in the Denver Metropolitan
area...
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Geisha
in San Francisco
June 22, 2004 in San Francisco, California
Two geisha from Kyoto - Umeha, a geisha,
and Umechika, a maiko(apprentice) - will perform dances from the
geisha repertory accompanied by their housemother on shamisen (a
Japanese three-stringed banjo-like instrument). Canadian photographer
and geisha specialist Peter MacIntosh will introduce the program
with a lecture illustrated by his photographs of geisha living and
working in Kyoto...
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Japan
Trade Mission
May 8-15, 2004 in Japan
Asia Desk at San Diego World Trade
Center (SDWTC), in partnership with BIOCOM, Japan Society of San
Diego & Tijuana (JSSDT), and San Diego Telecom Council will lead
a group of individuals, companies, and organizations to Japan to
visit Tokyo, Yokohama and Kobe/Kansai with a focus on developing
trade and commerce (products and services), exports, imports, investment,
strategic alliances and partnerships in one of the world's fastest
growing markets...more |
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Under
the Political Radar: Japan's Quiet Transformation
May 10, 2004 in Berkeley, California
On the surface, Japan appears to have
carried out few national, political changes to deal with its long-term
economic problems. Yet, as our panelists will attest, Japan has been
going through a series of less visible but potentially longer-lasting
changes in a host of social areas... more |
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2004
Annual Meeting Concludes Ambassadors Series
April 22, 2004 in Seattle, Washington
The Japan-America Society
of the State of Washington's 2004 Annual Meeting features The Honorable
Michael Armacost, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 1989 to 1993,
as the keynote speaker. Ambassador Armacost's appearance at the
April 22 meeting will conclude the Seattle Society's Ambassadors
Anniversary Series celebrating the 150th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan
relations and the 80th Anniversary year of its organization's founding...
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Japan-America Society of Greater Philadelphia -
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Subaru
Cherry Blossom Festival
April 4-10, 2004 in the Greater Philadelphia area
From April 4-10, 2004 the Greater Philadelphia
area will celebrate the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, or Sakura
Matsuri as it is known in Japanese. Japan has been celebrating
the beauty of the elegant pink cherry blossoms for hundreds of years
with picnics under the trees and traditional music and dance performances...
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The Japan-America Society of Washington, DC -
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43rd
Annual Sakura Matsuri
April 3, 2004 in Washington, DC
The Sakura Matsuri brings alive the
traditions and arts of Japan, allowing the audience to experience
a wide array of Japanese dance, music, martial arts and street festival... more |
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