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Thank you for being a subscriber to the Japan Currents!The Japan Currents is the official monthly newsletter of the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, bringing you events and information about Japan and its presence in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. If you are on mobile, please rotate your screen for the best viewing experience!
Consulate General of Japan Christmas Tree Exhibits:
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is celebrating the holidays by participating in three international
Christmas Tree Exhibits. The trees are on display at Fernbank Museum's Winter Wonderland, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's Winter Wonderland (located in Concourse F) and the Georgia Governor's Mansion's "Christmas at the Mansion: Global Grassroots." The Japanese culturally themed trees incorporate origami, 凧 ("tako"; Japanese traditional kites), 水引 ("mizuhiki"; decorative wire crafts) and more.
Atlanta Hawks Japanese Community Night:
The Atlanta Hawks will host Japanese Community Night on Friday, February 2nd at 7:30PM (EST). Come enjoy a Japanese Community Ticket Package at State Farm Arena as *Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks take on *Yuta Watanabe and the Phoenix Suns! Each ticket includes a food and beverage credit. For details, click here.
*Players mentioned above are not guaranteed to play or be active for the game.
For groups of 10 or more or for tickets to a different game, please contact Ryan Coller
at ryan.coller@hawks.com or at 404-878-3714.
This month's office closure:
Monday, December 25th: In observance of Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26th: In observance of George Washington's Birthday
Friday, December 29th - Wednesday, January 3rd: Year-end/New Year's holiday
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Japan America Society of NC - Annual Gala and Fundraiser
December 1
5:30PM – 9:00PM (EST)
The Carolina Country Club
2500 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27608
All are welcome to join the Annual Gala Dinner and Fundraiser at the Carolina Country Club. Mr. Mio Maeda, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta, will be attendance as well as Individual and Corporate JASNC Members from across the state.
JASNC will award long time NC resident and 40 year business owner, Ms. Sachiko McShea (former owner of Toyo Shokuhin), with the JASNC Community Service Award. There will also be a Silent Auction including a weekend at The Umstead Hotel and Spa and tickets to local university/college games. Seating is limited so register early.
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Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-UpDecember 2
11:00 AM 12:30 PM (EST)The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) Office
1900 Century Place, Suite 112
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
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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Language Learning | Language Jam: Quick Japanese LessonDecember 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
Gwinnett County Public Library - Snellville Branch
2245 Wisteria Dr SW
Snellville, GA 30078
Join us for this introductory language program where we will be learning the basics of the Japanese language, and about library resources you can use to continue your learning.
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Virtual Shodo Class for December
December 3, 10, 17 & 24
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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Lunch & Learn - IRS Tax Enforcement & What Japanese Companies Need to Know
December 6
11:30 AM (EST)
Grant Thornton LLP
1100 Peachtree St NE Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30309
Recent changes to U.S. transfer pricing enforcement place companies at greater risk of transfer pricing adjustments and penalties. Our presentation will cover changes to the IRS audit approach, why the IRS litigation results are improving, and how IRS changes to its penalty approach make companies less protected from penalties. We will explain how these trends affect Japanese companies in the U.S., and how they should re-evaluate transfer pricing policies and documentation to reduce risk.
Speakers, Mr. Steven Wrappe and Mr. Masatake Kuramoto, have experience with the IRS and Big 4 firms, and they will explain in English and Japanese. After the seminar, we will have an opportunity to answer any questions.
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Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language
December 7, 14, 21, January 18, & 25 (Thursday classes)
6:00PM – 7:00PM (CST)
December 9, 16, 23, January 20, & 27 (Saturday Classes)
11:00 AM – 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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おうちごはん! (Ouchigohan) Okonomiyaki Homecooking Class
December 9
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)
Virtual
Join us for the December edition of the family-friendly online Japanese cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking and cook along with us from your own kitchen! On the menu this month is okonomiyaki, a crispy and fluffy savory pancake made from crunchy cabbage mixed with batter. “Okonomi” means “as you like it” and “yaki” means “grilled,” so you can pick and choose the fillings: keep it vegetarian with mushrooms or add shrimp, thinly sliced pork or bacon—however you like it! Learn how to make traditional okonomiyaki sauce to put on top, along with a drizzle of mayonnaise. Kids will love designing and decorating their very own special okonomiyaki! Then, a simple wakame soup rounds out the meal. Participants can cook their own dishes with step-by-step guidance from TABLE FOR TWO’s Debra Samuels. This month’s dishes can be prepared vegetarian and/or gluten-free.
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2023 Bonenkai Holiday Celebration Gala
December 12
6:00 PM (EST)
Piedmont Driving Club
1215 Piedmont Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
As a part of the Society’s winter tradition, we will be celebrating the holidays at the 43rd Bonenkai Holiday Dinner Gala on December 12, 2023, at the Piedmont Driving Club. Join us as this year's dinner promises to be an evening you will not want to miss with the Consul General of Japan in Atlanta presenting the Foreign Minister of Japan’s 2023 Commendation Award to JASG Chair Emeritus, Mr. Charles Ganz. The dinner will also feature a networking cocktail reception, silent auction, door prizes, and performances by Junko Fujiyama and the Suzuki School of Violin.
You will also be glad to know that the evening will also feature our always-popular Silent Auction. If you have items that you would like to donate as a tax-deductable contribution to the Silent Auction, please contact the JASG office at 404-842-1400. Additionally, if you are a service organization or other institution that does not have an item to donate, please consider donating $100 or more for the JASG to purchase an appropriate item on your behalf. All proceeds from the auction will fund The JASG’s many educational, business, and cultural projects we offer throughout the year.
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Kayobi-Kai Networking Dinner
December 12
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST)
Nam Phuong Vietnamese Cuisine
4051 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
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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Harmonious Hegemony: Exploring True Japanese Whisky
December 13
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)
J's Bottle Shop
1452 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Japanese whisky lovers - this one's for you! Bring a friend, and we'll show you some beauties from the Land of the Rising Sun! This evening sees us sampling some #REAL Japanese whiskies. Made in Japan, from Japanese produce, matured in Japanese warehouses, and enjoyed the world over by those who know!
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Japan-America Soicety of Georgia's Young Professional Holiday PartyDecember 20
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST)Sushi Yoko
7124 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Come on out and celebrate the end of 2023 with JASG at the Young Professionals Holiday Party! The party will be full of fun, delicious food and great company. This festive occassion will be a great chance to see old friends and make new ones.
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Nihongo-Eigo Kai Language Exchange Meet-UpDecember 30
11:00 AM 12:30 PM (EST)Beard Papa Peachtree Corners
5215 Town Center Blvd #620
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
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
October 5 - December 22
Jackson Fine Art
3122 East Shadowlawn Ave
Atlanta, GA 30305
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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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