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Announcements from the Consulate
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“Peace Bell” Project
The Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Atlanta, seek to construct a traditional Japanese bell tower to house the Carter Center’s “Peace Bell”.
Join JF Digital Library for Free!
The Japan Foundation’s new digital library has over 1,800 titles in broad genres such as manga, literature, Japanese language, art, history, culture, society, cooking & food, etc., all free to read! To apply, please visit the link here.
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If you would like your Japanese cultural event shown in the Japan Currents,
please contact info@aa.mofa.go.jp with details.
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DragonCon 2022
September 1 – 5, 2022
Downtown Atlanta
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe. Call us a phenomenon, call us one of the most well attended pop-culture conventions in the country, call us the most fan fun you can have in five days
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Around the World in the DTL
September 9 – 10, 2022
Lawrenceville Lawn
210 Luckie Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Save the date for Atlanta International Night Market’s Around the World in the DTL!
Featuring food, culture, and art from around the world, the event will take place on September 9th (5pm-10pm) – September 10th (2pm-10pm) at Lawrenceville Lawn.
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Beloved Community International EXPO
September 10, 2022
11:00AM – 6:00PM ET
The King Center and MLK National Historic Park
449 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
The Beloved Community International Expo serves as an all-encompassing experience for global citizens to unite in celebration of Dr. King’s love-centered vision of the Beloved Community, where peace and harmony for all cultures can be achieved through nonviolence. In collaboration with the National Historic Park and the Atlanta Consular Corps (representing more than 20 countries and other key stakeholders), The King Center’s historic campus is transformed into a “World House!” People of all ages can travel around the world without leaving “Sweet Auburn Avenue.” The Expo celebrates global culture by showcasing captivating performances, representing the curated creative works, food, music, dance and more, of societies around the World!
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta will be at the event with a booth, so don’t forget to stop by!
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JapanFest 2022
September 17 – 18, 2022
Gas South Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth. GA 30097
JapanFest is back in person this year! There will be food, performance, arts, and venders. Come enjoy the annual event with celebrating the warm relationship between Japan and the SouthEast region in the United States. The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta will be at the event with a booth, so don’t forget to stop by!
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Asia Fest ’22
September 17, 2022
10:00AM – 5:00PM ET
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway
Cary, NC 27518
Asian Focus is a non-profit (501c3) organization formed to promote, sponsor and support programs to help Asian Americans and immigrants of all generations.
You can now purchase tickets to Asia Fest 2022 directly from Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Group tickets are available at a discounted rate. We are looking forward to seeing you at the festival.
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Incredible Con
September 17, 2022
10:00am – 5:00pm
Charleston Area Convention Center
5000 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
Incredible Con is a new One Day Pop Culture Convention where fans get to geek out and celebrate their favorite fandoms with friends and family. We’ve got TV/Film Stars, Cosplayers, Anime Actors, Artists, Crafters, Authors, and more. Featuring unique programming in the form of Panels, Gaming, and Contests in our first year event.
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NC Japan Festival
October 1, 2022
12:00 – 5:00pm
Apex Town Hall Campus and Community Center
73 Hunter Street
Apex, NC 2750
After a 2-year absence due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the annual NC Japan Festival is finally returning to the Triangle community. This year’s Festival is being co-sponsored by the Town of Apex and will be a smaller event held outdoors during the cooler fall weather. Tickets will be sold only in advance online and will be limited. Order your tickets early so as not to miss out on this very popular fun and exciting event.
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Ongoing Events
(Atlanta, GA)
Jun 25 – Jan 29
July 28 – Jan 15
(Los Angeles – Virtual)
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Links for Information on Japan’s COVID-19 Measures
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The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is an overseas establishment 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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