– Due to COVID-19 –
The Japan Currents newsletter will continue to bring subscribers information on Japanese cultural events that have moved to an online or virtual medium, as well as provide links to information on how to stay safe and healthy. Feel free to follow the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta Facebook page as we post messages and content to cheer on all the Japanese residents and Japanophiles alike within our 4 state jurisdiction. #japancheersyouup
今月もJapan Currents Newsletter はオンライン、またはヴァーチャル開催のイベントを中心にお届けしています。引き続き、アトランタ総領事館フェイスブックをフォローしてください。
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta Facebook Page
Like or Follow the Consulate General of Japan’s Facebook page for updates on Japan as well as content and posts about Japanese culture that will cheer you up as many of us shelter at home. Daily posts include a weekly cooking challenge featuring dishes from across Japan, highlights of different Japanese prefectures, and much more!
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The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the Consulate General of Japan’s YouTube Channel for content relating to Japan and Japanese culture as well as videos from past events if you were unable to attend live.
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The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta Instagram
Follow the Consulate General of Japan’s Instagram for fun cultural content & information on Japan related events in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina!
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Event
Virtual Daruma Workshop & Demonstration
June 12, 2021 7:00pm
Online
Online
Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia, Imai Daruma Naya, and I Go Tokyo for a unique virtual workshop featuring the introduction of Daruma, Uniqueness of Takasaki Daruma, a Tour of a real Daruma Studio in Japan, and a LIVE Daruma demonstration on how Daruma dolls are made. To purchase your own Daruma, visit www.IGoTokyoStore.com.
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JASG’s Outdoor Japanese Summer Film Festival
June 19, 2021 8:00pm
Georgia State University
Perimeter Dunwoody Campus
The Japan-America Society of Georgia presents an outdoor Japanese film screening of Dad’s Lunch, a film inspired by a real-life story of a Japanese father who, for the three years his daughter spent at high school, prepared daily bento lunch boxes for her leading to delicious, interesting, or offbeat creations. In all cases, he put an effort into equipping his daughter with sustenance for school.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the movie outside underneath the stars or safely watch from the comfort of your own car staying socially distant from other attendees. Doors open at 7:30pm – come early to secure your spot.
PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES
-Bring Your Own Blankets & Lawn Chairs for Outdoor Seating
-Drive-In Limited to 30 Cars
-Masks Required at Outdoor Seating Area
-Social Distancing Required (stay 6 feet apart from other groups)
-Clean Hygiene & Sanitation Practice Required
-Liability Waiver Required at https://forms.gle/YJiDokkCzTPXeWkz9
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Succulent Kokedama Workshop
June 24, 2021 4:45 – 5:45pm
Forest Lake Greenhouses
3108 Alligator Road
Florence, South Carolina 29501
Forest Lake Greenhouses
3108 Alligator Road
Florence, South Carolina 29501
Join Mandi, the in-house Tropical Expert at Forest Lake Greenhouses, for a DIY Kokedama workshop! Kokedama is a Japanese artform of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil.
After a bit of discussion, there will be a hands on Kokedama building activity. You will be leaving with your very own creation!
We will be in our Tropical House for this event, a large well-ventilated space with fresh air circulating constantly!
Our workshops will be limited to 10 participants and we are continuing to follow CDC guidelines.
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Links for Information on COVID-19
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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.
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
