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Announcements from the Consulate
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今年も残すところあと2か月を切りました。
今月も南部各地でのイベントが沢山あります。美しい秋を堪能しましょう！
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JET Application Period is OPEN till November 17th, 2023!
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to represent the United States as cultural ambassadors to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators.
Please click this link for information on how to apply.
This month’s office closure:
11月のアトランタ大使館の開館時間は下記の通りです：
Friday, November 10th: In observance of Veterans Day
Thursday, November 23 – 24th: In observance of Thanksgiving Day & a State holiday
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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.
ー 南部各地での日本関連のイベント情報を皆さんと共有したい場合は info@aa.mofa.go.jpまでお知らせください！ー |
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Yuko Nogami Taylor: 5 Points Gallery Featured Artist
through November 11
5 Points Gallery
109 E Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
Featured artist, Yuko Nogami Taylor, finds profound inspiration in her Japanese heritage. Her mastery of the Nihonga painting technique reveals a vast range of hues unique to the precious mineral pigments used in this age-old tradition and symbolizes the delicate balance that permeates our universe. Each work radiates a quiet sense of tranquility and offers a sense of peace, strength and resilience in the midst of life’s tumultuous currents. View the latest works by our nine Triangle-based artists in a range of mediums including painting, sculpture, fused glass, and mixed media. This exhibit will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from October 19 – November 11, 2023.
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Yamamoto Masao – “Tomosu” Photo Exhibit
through December 22
Jackson Fine Art
3122 East Shadowlawn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
On display in Jackson Fine Art’s viewing room will be a selection of newly released silver gelatin prints from Yamamoto Masao’s ongoing Tomosu series, as well as unique ambrotypes, wet collodion plates varnished by the artist and floated within handmade frames. Tomosu, meaning to “to put a little light in the darkness,” evinces Yamamoto’s quiet interest in the human form and the natural world, and the ambrotypes’ process, reliant on chance, serve as a nice complement to the Richard Misrach and Meghann Riepenhoff works hanging in our other galleries.
Yamamoto Masao’s photography is known for evoking emotional power in the form of small-scale photographs. Yamamoto Masao (1957-present) was born in Aichi Prefecture in Japan and was originally interested in pursuing painting, studying oil painting specifically under Goro Saito. Though Yamamoto Masao eventually transitioned into photography in 1980, his painting background is apparent in his works’ painterly look, incorporating blurs and experimenting with printing surfaces; with many Yamamoto Masao photographs, he manipulated the silver gelatin prints through analogue processes such as dying the images with tea or actual paint and tearing them.
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Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Multi-Chamber Mixer
November 1
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
Gas South District (Exhibit Hall A)
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
At this annual favorite, enjoy international tastings, live authentic entertainment, all while connecting with professionals from our global business community.
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JASNC Fall Networking Event: “Charging into an EV Future: Key Considerations, Opportunities and Lessons” Seminar
November 1
5:15 – 8:00PM (EST)
NC Biotech Center
15 TW Alexander Dr
Durham, NC 27709
As the automotive industry reacts to significant change spurred by government action, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the transition to EVs is accelerating and driving unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Automotive companies and suppliers must start increasing their investment in the new electrified future or risk obsolescence — and it’s essential to understand the impact this transformation will have on your business.
During the seminar, Plante Moran’s Mobility experts, Mark Barrott, and Doug Hockenbrocht will help you understand how your business approach, operations, production, and supplier management will need to transform. You will gain strategic intelligence and insights to help you refine your strategy, avoid risk, and find opportunities across the supply chain.
Our panelist, DENSO Manufacturing North Carolina, will discuss their considerations, opportunities, and lessons learned in NC.
This seminar will allow companies to explore the implications of the transition across the mobility value chain and will also dive into how public funding opportunities can help alleviate the investment need to transform.
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Virtual Introduction to Ohara Ryu [3 Week Course]
November 1, 8 & 15
7:00PM – 8:00PM (CST)
Virtual
This class has 4 sessions, which are 60 minutes each. This class is great for first-time students, and beginning students looking to continue their Ikebana studies.
The Ohara School of Ikebana was founded by Unshin Ohara (1861-1916). Unshin explored the fields and mountains and tried to develop a style of ikebana to express the beauty of natural scenery. He also searched for ways to arrange Western flowers that had just begun to be imported into Japan and created a new style called Moribana. It is considered to be the first brilliant step in modern ikebana. Unshin’s sensational introduction of Moribana brought nearly all Ikebana schools to have their own Moribana style today.
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JAASC Conversation Table
November 1
GatherGVL
126 Augusta St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Join us for a casual meet up to converse – we will spend time speaking English and Japanese, switching back and forth in casual conversation. Whatever is comfortable!
Free and open to the public – lots of food and drink options at the Gather GVL which is an open food court style venue.
Parking available onsite beside Gather, behind main street, as well as in garages throughout downtown.
Registration not required, but always helpful to know who’s coming.
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The International Festival 2023 – Traveling the World in Raleigh
November 3 – 5
Fri. and Sat.: 10AM – 9:00PM
Sun.: 10:00AM – 6:00PM (EST)
N.C. State Fairgrounds – Expo Building
1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
Celebrate holidays around the world with over 30 cultures represented! Holiday shopping, delicious food and desserts, beer, wine and dynamic performances that will rock the stage!
Join the Japan-America Society of North Carolina’s booth at the International Festival! There wil be a Calligraphy demonstration, Origami, and Japanese Toys to experience.
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Japanese Matcha Ceremonial Tea Class – Newnan
November 5
3:00 – 4:30PM EST
Branch & Vine
340 Newnan Crossing Bypass
Newnan, GA 30265
Join us for an exciting and immersive experience at our Japanese Matcha Ceremonial Tea Class in Newnan! Immerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition of Japan as we guide you through the art of preparing and enjoying matcha tea in Kimonos. That’s right! Japanese women visiting from Japan will dress you in *Kimonos! You’ll want to hold on to this special intimate process. It’s fascinating.
Once dressed, you’ll learn the proper techniques for whisking matcha, the significance of each step in the tea ceremony, and the history behind this ancient practice. To close out the ceremony, there will be two beautiful traditional Japanese dance performances. A Fan and ribbon dance. This is something you won’t want to miss for sure…
Lastly, to savor the moment, you can opt to have your name professionally written in Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy)! This is a 1 on 1 experience that is sure to blow your mind! Get your tickets today before they’re gone!
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Virtual Shodo Class for November
November 5, 12, 19 & 26
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (CST)
Virtual
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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JASA 2023 Annual Celebration Dinner
November 9
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM CST (Registration begins at 5:00 PM)
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Ave
Birmingham, AL 35226
We’re excited to bring together distinguished industry leaders and professionals at the JASA 2023 Annual Celebration Dinner and Business Forum, set to take place on November 9th and 10th at the scenic Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover. This two-day event isn’t just about networking; it’s a celebration of the remarkable accomplishments in the Alabama-Japan relationship.
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JASA 2023 Business Forum
Friday, November 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST (Registration begins at 7:30 AM)
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Ave
Birmingham, AL 35226
The Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) is excited to announce our upcoming 2023 Business Forum, set to take place at the picturesque Birmingham Ross Bridge on
We are privileged to welcome two distinguished keynote speakers: Mr. Kevin Taylor, Deputy Director of Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT), and Ms. Kristen Holder, Executive Director of Central Six Alabama Works!
This forum offers attendees an invaluable opportunity to learn business insights from keynote speakers and interact with industry and business leaders.
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おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) Onigiri Homecooking Class
November 12
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (EST)
Virtual
We’re excited to invite you to participate in a fun, family-friendly class for Japan-America Society members. Participants will learn to make Onigiri, Japanese rice balls! The special Onigiri Making Class is presented in partnership with TABLE FOR TWO USA, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, and JETRO.
Participants will receive a special Onigiri Action Kit in the mail with all the necessary authentic Japanese ingredients, including Japanese rice, tuna, Kewpie mayonnaise, special seasoning packets, Onigiri tools, and more!
After a short presentation about Onigiri, participants will cook together with the Japanese ingredients lead by our Ouchigohan instructor, Debra Samuels from TABLE FOR TWO.
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Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
November 14
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST)
Hajime Ramen
2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE #101
Atlanta, GA 30324
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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JBUSINESS FORUM 2023
November 17
3:30 – 5:00PM (EST)
Virtual
JBUSINESS FORUM 2023 is an excellent opportunity for students to share their projects with peers in a non-competitive environment!
It is an event for students to share their Japanese business-related projects and presentation given by Japanese business insiders. We invite those who are interested in learning Japanese business culture and considering employment at a Japanese-related firm in the future.
Three student projects will be selected for the event, and they will present their undergraduate research at the JBusiness Forum.
Guest speakers will include:
Mr. Luke Hutton, a UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus who is currently a Japanese-to-English freelance translator working primarily for Yen Press, Kodansha USA, and a Japanese agency that handles PR and marketing-related translations for Fortune 500 companies.
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Dr. Atsushi Sumi (Visiting Professor), an Associate Professor of International Management in the School of Business Administration at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan.
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Mobile International Festival
November 18
10:00 – 4:00 PM (CST)
The Grounds, Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds
1035 Cody Rd N
Mobile, AL 36608
Operating annually since 1983, the Mobile International Festival has become the longest running festival on the Gulf Coast. We believe our success can be attributed to, in part, our dedication to educating students and the general public about the immense diversity that exists in our community, city, state, and country.
The festival provides the atmosphere of world travel, giving the opportunities to meet people from over 70 countries face-to-face, speak different languages, sample some delicious food, learn geography, history, art, social studies, music, science, and, above all, be inspired by our beautiful world and its people. The most important aspect of the Mobile International Festival is our ability to allow students to experience and learn about social acceptance, cultural differences, and unity. It is a place where we celebrate our differences and rejoice in our unity; it is a place where all belong and our differences are celebrated.
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Kitsuke: Kimono Fitting & Photoshoot
November 19
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Nakato Japanese Restaurant
1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Experience KITSUKE, the traditional Japanese art of dressing in Kimono. Each 20-minute session includes being dressed by a Kimono fashion expert, a photo/video shoot, 5 digital photos, and a Nakato gift card. Choose from a selection of individual, couple’s or family package. Limited to 30 peoeple so register early to reserve your spot!
Celebrate Shichi-Go-San and the traditional Japanese rite of passage with The Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Konnichiwa Club. Held annually in November, Shichi-Go-San is a great way to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese fashion and comemorate the growth and well-being for yourself and family!
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Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-Up
November 25
11:00 AM 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: TBD
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.!elebrated.
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Ongoing Events
August – November
(Various theaters)
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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.
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