新年あけましておめでとうございます。
旧年中は Carolina 情報 ウェブマガジンをご覧いただきありがとうございました。今年も引き続き、North/South Carolina 情報、及び、アメリカ生活情報を発信してまいりますのでどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
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JAPAN IN THE NEWS.
“We are celebrating the successful completion of a national stadium that puts athletes first, uses the world’s most advanced universal design, and incorporates harmony with the local environment and Japanese style.” Prime Minister Abe joined a recent ceremony that marked the completion of Japan’s New National Stadium in Tokyo. Tokyo Governor Koike and the stadium’s renowned architect, Kengo Kuma, also attended the event. The stadium will be used in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and for Olympic and Paralympic Athletics. Check out the New National Stadium here.
2020年の東京オリンピック/パラリンピック開催に向けて建設されていた新国立競技場のオープニングセレモニーが開かれました。詳しくはこちらのニュースをご覧ください。
Visiting Delaware
Ambassador Sugiyama made a recent trip to Delaware to learn about the state’s strong ties to Japan. FUJIFILM is among over 50 Japanese businesses that have facilities in Delaware. During his visit, the Ambassador visited their cutting-edge Imaging Colorants facility in New Castle, where researchers are creating the next generation of FUJIFILM ink products! Ambassador Sugiyama also met with Governor John Carney. They discussed business and cultural ties between Japan and Delaware, including a longstanding sister state relationship with Miyagi Prefecture.
杉山大使は デラウエアに施設を持つFUJIFILM社を訪れました。滞在中には、Governor Carney 氏も交えて日本とデラウエア間のビジネスや文化について話し合われました。
Japanese Studies ScholarshipDo you know an undergraduate student who would be interested in a scholarship to study in Japan? Japanese majors are encouraged to apply for the Government of Japan’s MEXT Scholarship for Japanese Studies. Recipients will spend one year taking intensive Japanese language and culture classes at a Japanese university. Across the country, consulates are collecting applications from interested students.
Look up your consulate here for more information on your consulate’s deadline and application process. The Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC takes applicants from DC, MD and VA.
Our deadline is February 7th!日本で勉強したいアメリカ在住現役大学生をご存知ですか？奨学金制度が支給されるチャンスがありますので、興味のある方はお近くの領事館へお問い合わせを！詳しくは
こちらから。
Christmas Cheer at the Residence
The Ambassador’s Residence was decked in holiday cheer and full of seasonal music during a recent Christmas dinner. Guests had the chance to hear Christmas songs played by the Ansonia Quartet, a group of distinguished young Julliard graduates. One of the members, Sumire Hirotsuru, played at the Residence previously as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Members of Congress attended the event, including Rep. Doris Matsui, Rep. Mark Takano, Rep. Ron Estes, and Rep. Rick Allen.
Embassy of Japan in the United States of America Official Newsletter
