7月。今年も早いもので折り返し地点通過です。今週は独立記念日、そして日本の七夕もあります。各地で花火もありますし、暑い南部の夏休み、映画館や屋内のイベント、または、アウトドアのイベントをうまく利用して乗り切りましょう！
Studio Ghibli Fest 2019 (AL, GA, NC, SC)
July 1&2, 2019
Select Theaters
Select Theaters
Discover the brilliance of this heartwarming coming-of-age classic from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of My Neighbor Totoro and the Academy Award®-winning Spirited Away.
A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. This beautiful tale based on a screenplay from Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze audiences of all ages!
Find a theater where Whisper of the Heart will be showing near you at:
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Cosplay America 2019 (Cary, NC)
July 5-7, 2019
Embassy Suites Hotel
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd,
Cary, NC, 27513
Embassy Suites Hotel
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd,
Cary, NC, 27513
Join us for the first East Coast Convention dedicated to all things Cosplay across all genres! Our event includes and welcomes all styles of Cosplay and hopes to create and unite a community of amazing and talented people. We encourage and promote the DIY attitude of Cosplayers and would like to create a space that celebrates and shares the skills and knowledge of Cosplayers from around the world.
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Tanabata Festival (Birmingham, AL)
July 7, 2019 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
Tanabata, Japan’s “star festival,” celebrates the story of Princess Orihime and her love, Hikoboshi, represented by the stars Vega and Altair. Due to their overwhelming love for each other, they neglected their work. As punishment, the princess’ father allowed them to see each other only for one day a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Tanabata celebrates the day they are reunited! We’ll celebrate with wish trees, star-inspired crafts and activities, and walks through the beautiful Japanese Gardens at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It is sure to be great fun for the whole family!
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Ikebana Workshop (Greensboro, NC)
July 12, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Greensboro Public Library – Central Library
219 North Church St.
Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Greensboro Public Library – Central Library
219 North Church St.
Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Class Date and time: Friday July 12, 2019 10am-Noon
Class fee: $30 (includes flowers materials)
What to bring: Pen and notebook, 5gal bucket and a hand towel
Where: NC Japan Center (705 Barbour Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603)
For participating: Need an appointment with the instructor by emailing: ikenobohvl@gmail.com
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Banzaicon (Columbia, SC)
July 19-21, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Banzaicon is a Japanese animation, pop culture, and video game convention held annually in Columbia, South Carolina since 2012.
Each year, we bring out notable voice actors and industry guests to be a part of our convention, with programming which features them throughout the weekend, as well as autograph sessions which are free to our attendees.
While Banzaicon is a Japanese anime convention, we offer a wide variety of programming options throughout the course of the weekend which include our costume contest, dances, events and discussions featuring anime industry guests, game shows, and a wealth of panels about not only anime, but manga, video games and aspects of Japanese culture as well. We also have a large and spacious Dealer’s Room for all of your anime shopping, an Artist Alley for hand-crafted goods and art, and our own version of a flea market, for people to swap and sell their unused anime merchandise.
Banzaicon will be returning to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on our new date of July 19-21st 2019!
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Hamacon 2019 (Huntsville, AL)
July 19-21, 2019
Von Braun Civic Center, South Hall
700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
Von Braun Civic Center, South Hall
700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
Hamacon stands for “Huntsville & Madison Anime Convention” aka we’re the Rocket City’s anime con! We run two major events a year, a three day full fledged con in June, and a one day con in November. Either way, we treat you with tons of amazing events and panels, a big ol’ gaming area for both video games as well as the tabletop variety, a Dealer’s Room, an Artist Alley, Cosplay, and more! Not to mention, we try and sprinkle as many smaller events we can throughout the year as well.
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Studio Ghibli Fest 2019 (AL, GA, NC, SC)
July 28, 29 & 31 2019
Select Theaters
Select Theaters
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt.
It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside village, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds.
Find a theater where Whisper of the Heart will be showing near you at:
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Bon Odori ’19 (Charlotte, NC)
August 3, 2019 11:00am – 4:00pm
Wells Fargo Atrium & Plaza
301 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Wells Fargo Atrium & Plaza
301 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Join the Bon-Odori Festival, a celebration of Japanese music, food, arts and crafts, and culture organized by the Japanese Association of Charlotte.
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Yayoi Kusama: Narcissus Gardens (Atlanta, GA)
April 12, 2019 – February 17, 2020 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Narcissus Garden is a signature work of contemporary art created by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Narcissus Garden was first presented in 1966, when Kusama staged an unofficial installation and performance at the 33rd Venice Biennale. The silver spheres, originally made from plastic, were installed on the lawn in front of the Italian Pavilion, reflecting the landscape of the exhibition grounds. Kusama herself stood among them, barefoot and dressed in a gold kimono, alongside yard signs inscribed with the words “Narcissus Garden, Kusama” and “Your Narcissism for Sale.”
The installation is site-specific and made up of approximately 1,400 stainless steel spheres carefully arranged by staff from Kusama’s studio in Japan. These spheres can be viewed in their current location at the Atlanta Botanical Garden from the Canopy Walk, and along many of the trails leading into and out of Storza Woods.
The Narcissus Garden installation is a joint effort between the Atlanta Botanical Garden and The High Museum, which hosts Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors through Feb. 17. Narcissus Garden will remain on-view in Storza Woods through Spring.
Yayoi Kusama
Narcissus Garden, 1966-present
1400 stainless steel spheres
overall dimensions vary by installation
Each sphere 11 7/8 in.
Narcissus Garden, 1966-present
1400 stainless steel spheres
overall dimensions vary by installation
Each sphere 11 7/8 in.
Collection of the Artist.
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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.
Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
Phipps Tower, Suite 850
3438 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
Email: info@aa.mofa.go.jp
Phone: 404-240-4300
Fax: 404-240-4311
