Suminagashi: Paper Marbling Workshop
March 1
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Peel Gallery
708 West Rosemary St
Carrboro, NC, 27510
Translating to “floating ink”, Suminagashi is where carbon-rich sumi inks float on water. Participants will create patterns with ink on water then transfer their designs onto paper. The interaction of wind, water and inks will delight and surprise, as students collaborate with the elements and learn a variety of techniques to achieve stunning designs. Suminagashi is the oldest known form of marbling—dating back to at least the 12th century— and is distinct from marbling practices in Turkey, Iran, and Europe.
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AITC x JASA Webinar – Immigration & Staffing
March 5
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central)
Virtual
Join the AITC, JASA, and PZI Group for an informational Webinar:
Immigration & Staffing – What Importers & Exporters need to know about Global Travel for Employees- 輸出入企業が知っておくべき従業員の海外渡航に関する重要ポイントを考えるウェビナー
In today’s competitive market, growth doesn’t stop at borders—but compliance mistakes can. Whether you’re bringing international talent into the U.S. or sending your U.S. employees abroad for meetings, projects, or short-term assignments, immigration and business travel rules apply before the plane takes off.
This presentation is designed specifically for small and medium-sized companies that are expanding globally without a full internal mobility or immigration team. We’ll demystify visas, work authorization, and business travel requirements in plain English—so you can move faster, protect your people, and avoid costly disruptions.
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2026 Global Media Festival: Screening of “The Making of a Japanese”（小学校～それは小さな社会～） (2023)
March, 7
5:30 PM – 8:45 PM (Eastern)
GA Tech; John Lewis Student Center – Cypress Theater
351 Ferst Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
The community is invited to a special Japanese film screening of The Making of a Japanese （小学校～それは小さな社会～）(2023), a thought‑provoking documentary directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki. Hosted by Georgia Tech as part of the Global Media Festival and organized by the School of Modern Languages, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to explore themes of identity, culture, and belonging. Attendees will also have the unique chance to participate in a live discussion with the filmmaker herself.
This event is free and open to the public, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. Please feel free to bring your friends and family, we hope you will join us for an engaging and meaningful evening! 本イベントは、学生、教職員、地域の皆さまを含め、どなたでも無料でご参加いただけます。
Light Japanese snacks will be provided for attendees to enjoy!
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Matsuri – Japanese Festival
March 8
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Central)
North Huntsville Library
3011 Sparkman Dr.NW,
Huntsville, AL 35810
Cultural Bridge LLC invites you to come enjoy Japanese games, calligraphy, learn Japanese greetings and more at the Matsuri!
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Greenville Area English-Japanese Language Exchange
March 10
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern)
Southernside Brewing Co.
25 Delano Dr Unit D
Greenville, SC 29601
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March 22
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Eastern)
Warehouse at Vaughns
109B W Trade St
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Come out and enjoy great English-Japanese language exchange in the Greenville area. All are welcome to join!
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Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
March 10
6:30 PM (Eastern)
Wagaya Restaurant (Emory)
1579 N Decatur Rd
Atlanta, GA 30307
Kayobi-Kai dinners are on-going dinner meetings that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at different restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. The Kayobi-Kai is intended to be an informal gathering to promote friendship and social networking, and anyone who to interested is welcome. All Kayobi-Kai dinners will begin at 6:30pm and everyone in attendance will be responsible for their own check at the end of the evening.
火曜日会は毎月第二火曜日にアトランタの各種のレストランで食事をしながら参加者の親睦を深めるつどいの場を提供いたします。くつろいだ雰囲気の中でどなたでも参加できます。時間は毎回 6時半からで、支払いは食事の終わりに各自でしていただきます。
The average group attending these Kayobi-Kai dinners is 8-15 people, and depending on the restaurant, we may have to cap attendance. Please sign up if you plan to come, so we know to expect you. Should you have any suggestions and/or requests regarding restaurants for future Kayobi-Kai meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the JASG office and let us know your recommendations. We look forward to seeing you at this and/or other upcoming Kayobi-Kai dinners.
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Ikebana Flower Arranging & Sake Tasting
March 11
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Eastern)
DCP Gathering House
327 S. Academy St
Cary, NC 27511
Discover the art of Japanese floral design and the flavors of sake in this hands-on workshop at Downtown Cary Park. Guided by Keiko Kono, create elegant Ikebana arrangements, then enjoy a tasting of premium sake with Chatham Street Wine Market. Connect with tradition, creativity, and flavor in a serene and interactive experience perfect for all skill levels.
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CAM After Dark: Honoring Hiroshi Sueyoshi
March 12
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Eastern)
CAMERON ART MUSEUM – Reception Hall & Brown Wing
3201 South 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28412
Celebrate the life and work of beloved artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi in an evening that brings art, culture, and conversation together at the museum. This special program begins with an intimate gallery conversation honoring Hiroshi’s remarkable career, followed by a deeper exploration of Japanese culture in our spacious reception hall.
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Fashion Show & Luncheon – “Japanese Tradition Meets American Style”
March 20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)
Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary, NC
Fashion Show & Luncheon presented by the Japan America Society of North Carolina and supported by Southern Bridge International.
Discover a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japanese artistry and history at JASNC’s Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser. We are honored to auction a special collection of vintage haori generously donated by Linda Marcuson—cultural anthropologist, ceramic artist, and longtime student of Asian art and heritage.
While living in Japan in the early 1980s, Linda personally collected these exquisite garments, many crafted from luxurious silk and showcasing timeless patterns, refined craftsmanship, and rich cultural symbolism. Her decades of travel and immersion across Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan—visiting ancient kilns, temples, shrines, and museums—deepened her appreciation for enduring artistic traditions, an influence that continues to shape her own celebrated ceramic work today.
These haori are more than beautiful garments—they are wearable works of art that can elevate a modern outfit while carrying the soul of Japan’s textile heritage. Bid on a piece that blends elegance, history, and cross-cultural connection, and take home something truly extraordinary. They can also be displayed as works of art in your home.
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International Cherry Blossom Festival | Macon, Georgia
March 20-29
Carolyn Crayton Park and other locations
Macon, GA
Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. Originally a sleepy southern town, Macon has now become a bustling center of beauty and international friendship.
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19th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival – Birmingham
March 21
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Central)
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
Come enjoy hanami (flower-viewing), Japanese cultural performances, activities, and vendors of all kinds! It is sure to be a day of fun for the whole family!
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Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival
March 21
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern)
Irmo City Park
7330 Carlisle St
Irmo, SC 29063
The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival is coming back!
Spring is just around the corner, and so is a day filled with cherry blossoms and Japanese culture. Join us on March 21 in Irmo, SC for beautiful sakura, delicious food, crafts, live performances, and family-friendly fun. It’s the perfect way to welcome spring together. Mark your calendar and we’ll see you under the blossoms!
今年も桜祭りがやってきます！春の訪れとともに、この季節が近づいてきました 3月21日（土）、Irmoで日本の文化や食べ物、クラフト、ステージパフォーマンスとともに、美しい桜を楽しみませんか？家族やお友達とぜひ遊びに来てください。桜の下でお会いしましょう。
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Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
March 21-22
10:00AM – 5:00PM (Eastern)
The Georgia International Horse Park
1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013
The 2026 event marks 45 years of the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival in Conyers. Shop among unique art and craft exhibitors, eat your way through the multiple food courts, enjoy cultural performances, listen to live music, and play in the children’s area.
The Cherry Blossom Festival originated as a way to encourage cultural understanding and friendship through international music, dance, games, food and crafts. The cherry blossom is a symbol of short-lived beauty in Japan, and the City of Conyers embraces this tradition as well. The blooming of the cherry trees offers a time to reflect upon our lives. Like the blooming of the trees, life is short, so you have to appreciate and embrace it.
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Diplomatic Dialogue a Reception and Discussion with Consul General of Japan Kenichi Matsuda
March 25
5:00 PM – 7:45 PM (Eastern)
Barnes and Thornburg
3340 Peachtree Rd, Suite 2900
Atlanta GA 30326
Join us for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Kenichi Matsuda, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta. After an hour of networking with beer, wine, and food, Consul General Matsuda and ACIR’s Vice President of Diplomatic Relations Mark Pierson will discuss the work of the Consulate of Japan and the importantce of the Southeastern U.S.-Japan relationship. The Consulate of Japan in Atlanta covers Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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40th Annual Sakura Festival in Tuscaloosa
March 28
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Central)
Snow Hinton Park Pavilion
Hinton Pk Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
The theme of 2026’s Sakura Festival is “Mirai e no yakusoku/未来への約束” or “promise.”
The spring celebration of sakura (cherry blossoms) reminds us of the value of each moment, while the return of spring awakens us to fresh possibilities in life. This year’s theme is a promise to carry on the 40 year connection that was built between the community of Tuscaloosa and Japan for many more precious decades to come.
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Japanese Spring Festival (春祭り）- Charlotte
March 28
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Eastern)
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1001 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
Japanese Cultural Association of the Carolinas (JCAC) and the Japan-America Society of North Carolina (JASNC) are pleased to host the 2nd annual Spring Festival, a celebration of Spring and Renewal! All are welcome and entry is free!
Enjoy performances by community members, kimono fashion show, community dance, and more. We also have vendors: baked goods and homemade items (cash or Venmo only) and children’s activity tables (origami, coloring, chigiri-e), and more!
*Space is limited so registration is required.
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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
March 28–29
Blackburn Park
3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Come out and enjoy the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, a major two-day arts and music festival featuring a vendor market and kids’ zone.
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The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is an overseas establisment of the Government of Japan. The main function of our office is to protect Japanese nationals and economic interests, provide consular services and cultural exchange. There are 18 Japanese diplomatic missions in the United States. The jurisdiction of our office in Atlanta is Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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