ワシントンD.C.大使館よりJapan だより、パートIIのお知らせです。
Japan in the News
”The Life of Animals in Japanese Art”というイベントが、ナショナル ギャラリー オブ アート国立美術館にて開催されました。
An exciting new exhibit just opened at the National Gallery of Art, titled “The Life of Animals in Japanese Art” and Ambassador Sugiyama had the opportunity to tour the exhibition! The expansive display features 300 pieces of art, some of which are rarely seen outside Japan. Kusama Yayoi, Katsushika Hokusai and Itō Jakuchū are just a few of the artists featured. The exhibit is part of the Japan 2019 program, which aims to broaden understanding of Japanese culture through a series of events across the US this year.
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First State Visit in the New Era
アメリカ大統領夫妻が、令和元号に変わってまもない日本を訪れました。
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed in Japan as the first State Guests of the Reiwa Era. In addition to holding a summit meeting with Prime Minister Abe, President Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a sumo tournament. Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport that resembles wrestling and has been practiced for centuries. President Trump and the First Lady were also invited to a banquet in their honor by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress. His Majesty acceded to the Throne on May 1st.
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Embassy Adoption Program
ワシントンD.C.大使館は Embassy Adoption Programとして、これまで40年以上の間、地元の5，6年生の学生を招待して文化交流に貢献しています。
For over 40 years, the Embassy of Japan has participated in the Embassy Adoption Program, which connects DC Public School 5th and 6th grade students with embassies and other global entities. This year, we partnered with John Eaton Elementary School. Their students spent the school year learning about Japan through informational sessions and workshops presented by the Embassy! As the last event of the year, Eaton students visited the Old Residence to share their final presentations with Embassy staff and celebrate by making and eating okonomiyaki.
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Celebrating International Exchange
Education professionals from Japan and the US gathered at the Old Residence to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Japan SIG, a special interest group of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Japan SIG is an important forum for those interested in furthering educational exchange with Japan and as a working group to develop resources, exchange ideas and information, and network professionally. The celebration was supported by the TeamUp campaign, which aims to build partnerships between Japanese and American universities.
