この秋も南部各地でバーチャル、対人、各種イベントが目白押しです！
Upcoming Events
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Sankei – IKKAI, NI DO TO, and Out of the Dust
Through October 27
9:00AM – 6:00PM (EST)
Georgia Tech
Ferst Center For The Arts
349 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
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第二次世界大戦中の日系アメリカ人の強制収容での日々を振り返り、彼らの人生、トラウマ、そして復活力を表現したダンス映画「Out of the Dust」と「NI DO TO: Never」が無料で上映されています。 Georgia Tech (ジョージア工科大学)の教職員、学生、そしてアトランタとカリフォルニアを拠点とするアーティスト/パートナーとのコラボレーションによる作品です。
10月27日まで上映中
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Sankei (San means “three” in Japanese) begins with the dance performance, IKKAI Means Once: a transplanted pilgrimage, on September 16 and continues through October with free admission to a dance film, Out of the Dust, and NI DO TO: never again, four distinct XR installations created in collaboration with Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students and Atlanta- and California-based artists/partners.
Utilizing contemporary creative practices, Sankei reflects on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, explores their lives, traumas, and resilience, and engenders solidarity with all communities facing the violence of xenophobic policies.
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Virtual Shodo Class for October
October 1, 8, 15 & 22
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (CST)
Virtual バーチャル
The Japanese Culture Center is excited to hold a 書道 – Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy program with Chicago’s own Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!
In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association in Japan, aka “Genshin-kai”. Thanks to Oda-sensei’s rank as “Shihan” in the association, students in this program will be able to send their work to the headquarters in Japan and potentially be an awarded a rank. A very rare opportunity! The classes are focused on learning various writing techniques while working on assignments that are tailored to each student’s level and ability. Whether beginner or advanced, all levels and ages are welcomed!
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Virtual September Sumi-e Classes
October 1, 8, 15, 22 (Sunday Classes)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CST) &
October 3, 10, 17, 24 (Tuesday Classes)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CST)
Virtual バーチャル 墨絵教室
Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting.
Learning the vocabulary of sumi-e strokes through the language of trees.
Int and Adv (prerequisite Trees class) will focus on “Tsuke Tate” technique: 10 stroke Tree, 3 stroke Tree, 1 stroke Tree, Dots; “Bokashi” shading technique and composing a painting using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
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Sashiko Embroidery: Stitching History & Mindfulness
October 3
2:30 – 4:30pm EDT
Newnan Carnegie Library
1 Lagrange Street
Newnan, GA 30263
刺繍ワークショップ
Step into the serene world of Sashiko Embroidery, an ancient Japanese technique that blends history, art, and mindfulness. Join Loi Laing in this beginner-friendly workshop. Discover the rhythmic beauty of Sashiko stitching and immerse yourself in its meditative qualities as we journey through its historical significance and creative process.
**Supplies provided. Limited space.
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NC Courage vs. San Diego Wave NWSL Match
October 7
7:00PM (EST)
WakeMed Soccer Park
101 Soccer Park Dr
Cary, NC 27511
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女子サッカーチーム、NC Courage vs, San Diego Wave の試合がにて開催。日本人プレーヤーを応援に行きましょう！
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Join the Japan America Society of NC for an exciting night of women’s soccer on October 7, 2023. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an evening under the stars watching soccer played by one of the best teams in the women’s league!
Why join us? Well, we have not one, not two, but THREE incredible Japanese players on the NC Courage team, and we are banding together to support them!
After the game, you will have the opportunity to meet Narumi, Rikako, and Manaka!
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Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
October 10
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST)
Bantam + Biddy (@ Ansley Mall)
1544 Piedmont Ave NE #301
Atlanta, GA 30324
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アトランタのレストラン巡り、毎月第二火曜日開催、Kayobi-kai ディナーへようこそ！
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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.
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SOUTHEAST U.S.-JAPAN CONFERENCE
October 12-14
Imperial Hotel in Tokyo
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第45回 アメリカ南部＆日本カンファレンスが東京帝国ホテルにて開催されます。
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The 45th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan and Japan – U.S. Southeast Associations will be held on October 12-14 at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. This prestigious gathering celebrates our longstanding business and diplomatic partnership and offers delegates unparalleled networking opportunities with business leaders from one of the Southeast’s largest trade and investment partners.
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The Japanese Autumn Celebration
October 15
12:30PM – 4:30PM (CST)
The Japanese Garden at Monte Sano State Park
5150-5174 Nolen Ave SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
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日本庭園（Monte Sano state park, AL）にて、秋の紅葉を愛でるお祭りがあります。
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The Autumn Celebration at the Japanese Garden at Monte Sano State Park is great opportunity to admire Japanese Maples as they start changing colors and mums begin to blossom.
The Autumn Festival will include various Japanese cultural experiences such as tea ceremony, Koto (Japanese Harp), Japanese dance, Taiko (Japanese drums), Karate and Kendo.
Come and celebrate a Japanese Autumn in nature, one of the treasures of Japan.
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9th Annual World Languages Day
October 19
9:00AM – 2:00PM
Student Center East – Ballroom,
Speaker’s Auditorium, Unity Plaza
Georgia State University
55 Gilmer ST SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
After three consecutive years of virtual events, the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) is very excited to host the 9th Annual World Languages Day Thursday, Oct.19, in person!
World Languages Day is a global career expo that brings together organization representatives from businesses, non-profits, government, and education including the Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) to connect with over 1,000 high school and college students about the global skills essential to their industries. This event showcases diverse speaker panels and topics to highlight the value of language skills, cultural experiences, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) for all learners in the global economy. Past exhibitors for this event included representatives from Mercedes-Benz, UPS, FBI, Truist, U.S. Department of State, Peace Corps, and many more. The Consulate General of Japan will have a booth to introduce the JET Programme to participants.
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Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language
October 19, 26, November 9, 16 & 30 (Thursday classes)
6:00PM – 8:00PM (CST)
October 21, 28, November 11, 18 & December 2 (Saturday Classes)
11:00AM – 12:00PM (CST)
Virtual
Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session taught by instructor, Mieko Fujii.
Enjoy learning to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!
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Discussion on Trilateral Cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and Korea
October 20
6:30 PM (EST)
Round Trip Brewing Company
1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Senior Fellow with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Lt. General In-Bum Chun will speak on the importance of the trilateral security alliance between the U.S., Japan, and Korea.
Admission includes drink tickets and heavy appetizers.
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2023 Anime Weekend Atlanta
October 25 – 28
Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) is the largest anime convention on the east coast and is a 4-day celebration of all things anime, manga and Japanese culture.
AWA features the best in panels, guests, gaming, and cosplay and not to mention an elegant ball and rocking Saturday Night Dance.
An occasion not to be missed for fans to gather, cosplay and celebrate their love of anime!
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Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-Up
October 28
11:00 AM 12:30 PM (EST)
JASG Office
1900 Century Place, Suite 112
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
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日米語学交換会へ参加しませんか？
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The Nihongo Eigo-Kai is a friendly social gathering for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their Japanese and English conversation skills – speaking, listening, pronunciation, accent reduction, etc.!
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Ongoing Events
August – November
(Various theaters)
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