Say hello to the new, streamlined format of the Japan Currents!
The Japan Currents is the official monthly newsletter of the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, bringing you events and information about Japan and its presence in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We hope you enjoy this updated format!
“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”.
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.
If you would like your Japanese cultural event shown in the Japan Currents,
please contact info@aa.mofa.go.jp with details.
Upcoming Events
Sake Tasting at Dashi
August 5, 2022 7:00 – 9:00PM ET
415 Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
Five kinds of sake will be offered to match five Japanese dishes.
Sake sommelier: Sara Guterbock.
Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. Register here.
Queen City Anime Convention August 5 – 7, 2022 Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
555 S. McDowell St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Queen City Anime Convention is Charlotte’s only summer anime convention! Combining fandom, cosplay, performance arts and gaming, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
JASSO Study in Japan Virtual Fair
Late August 2022 12:00PM (Japan Time) Virtual
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is organizing a live virtual Study in Japan Fair featuring several colleges and universities in Japan.
Registration is free. Please check the website for updates on dates and participating colleges and universities.
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.
