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A Message from the Consul General
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|  Ken Okaniwa
Consul General of Japan in Miami
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| On August 29, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan and fell into the Pacific Ocean to the east of Hokkaido. This is an outrageous act that poses an unprecedented, grave and serious threat, and significantly undermines the peace and security of the region. Japan is working closely with US and other countries to change North Korea’s policies by increasing the pressure on North Korea. For the Chief Cabinet Secretary’s statement see http://japan.kantei.go.jp/97_abe/decisions/2017/1224195_11594.html
In the discussion following the missile launch between Prime Minister Abe and President Trump as well as between Foreign Minister Kono and Secretary of State Tillerson, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister also expressed their heartfelt condolences regarding Hurricane Harvey and offered to provide assistance to the US. My thoughts are also with those affected by the terrible disaster.
Meanwhile, in early August, I visited Wakayama Prefecture, which has a sister State relations with Florida. In my meetings with Governor Yoshinobu Nisaka and others, we discussed various possibilities for future cooperation with Florida and Wakayama. This being my first visit to the prefecture, I was very impressed with its natural beauty, agricultural/fishery produce and hot springs. I will try my best to follow-up my visit.
On August 22, I accompanied Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart on a visit to Hitachi Rail production facility in Medley. The facility assembles trains for Miami-Dade County’s Metro Rail and contributes to local jobs. When the new trains start running, passengers will enjoy the comfortable and reliable trains.
October is the time of year to call for applications regarding the 2018 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. All those who are interested should keep an eye out for local information sessions organized by the Consulate taking place throughout Florida in September.
The 11th annual “Bon Fest” in Pensacola returns on September 9th. This free event celebrating Japanese culture offers authentic Japanese food, a performance by the Matsuriza Taiko Drummers from EPCOT and fun activities for all ages. I hope you can make it to this event!
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Eastern Florida State College The Study Abroad in Japan opportunity allows students to earn transferable credit while studying in Japan. Study tour highlights include: - Hiking through volcanic steam vents while exploring the Hakone World Heritage Site and Mount Fuji
- Exploring the cultural connection of Japan to its ecosystem
- Exploring feudal Japanese castles and temples
- Seeing the world-renowned hot spring monkeys, Kyoto Geisha, Kabuki theater and the Light Districts of Tokyo
- Visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima
Course Title: Urban Ecology of Japan (EVR 2430)
Credit: 4 hours
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Course Topics: - Immersive study of Japanese ecology, culture and traditions
- Explore the way Japan thrives on its island home
- Environmental challenges the island nation faces
- Organism identification and natural history
How to Apply
Contact Dr. Chris Petrie at 321-433-5080 or petriec@easternflorida.edu for trip application information. You must also sign up through the College course registration system for the required course during the Fall 2017 course registration process.
Pricing and Accommodations Space is limited. A $250 non-refundable deposit holds your spot. $4,800 Program Fee includes: - Roundtrip airfare from Orlando to Tokyo
- Travel on the Shinkansen
- Nightly hotel or Ryoken stays in Osaka and Tokyo
- One-two meals per day; affordable options will be provided for other meals
- All required transportation while in Tokyo
- Admission to sites visited
- Japanese customs fees and departure fees
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Rolling Enrollment | Broward County, FL
Broward County Public School Students! You can now learn Japanese for FREE through the Broward Virtual School Program. This is open to any student 7th-12th grade who has a Broward Student Number.
This class also counts as a world language class, needed to graduate!
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Japanese Language Practice | |
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| Tampa Tsudoi
September 1 | 7:00- 9:00 PM
Jason's Deli
2702 E Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL
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| Miami Japanese Language Meetup
Click here for more Japanese language meet-ups in Miami and South Florida.
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Naples
St. Petersburg
September 18, 2017 | 10AM
Evans Hall at Chapel
on the Hill
12601 126th St.
North Seminole , FL 33776
See Details Miami
September 19, 2017 |
9:30AM
Hibiscus Room at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd (S.W. 57th Ave.) See Details
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Every Saturday
12PM - 6PM
Miami Lakes Branch Library
Details
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Morikami
Museum and Japanese Garden
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Building a Legacy:
Gifts from the Mary Griggs Burke Collection
June 9 – Sept 17
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| Iken Bako
The Suggestion Box
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September 9, 2017 Summer Festival with taiko drummers, authentic Japanese food, dancing, fun & activities for all ages! Booker T. Washington High School
6000 College Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32504
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Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2017
Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Cosplay | Anime | Manga
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September 18, 2017
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Stories shared by internees and their families.
Downtown Library, Meeting Room B
239 N Spring St, Pensacola, FL 32502
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September 23, 2017
9:00AM - NOON
Designed for teachers, with free teaching packets about Korematsu, who fought against Executive Order 9066 and was awarded Presidential Medal of Honor for his civil rights work.
Spencer Bibbs Learning Center, Room 146
2005 N 6th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503
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September 21, 2017
5:30PM
The story of the 442nd U.S. Regimental Combat Team, primarily made up of Japanese Americans, and the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC)
40 S Alcaniz St, Pensacola, FL 32502
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September 24, 25 & 27, 2017
- Available in theaters throughout Florida -
*Aug 24 & 25 screening will be in the English dub and Aug 27 screening will be in Japanese with
English subtitles.
Purchase tickets near you
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October 22 - 24, 2017
Hyatt Regency
Greensville, South Carolina
You are invited to participate as a Florida Delegate to the 40th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S. Japan and Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations. The newly appointed Florida Secretary of Commerce, Pete Antonacci, has been invited to officially lead this year’s Florida Delegation. SEUS member state governors/heads of delegations and top business leaders from the Southeast U.S. and Japan will attend, with total attendance of some 500 participants expected. The program will include presentations by top business, economic development and government leaders from both sides and a variety of networking opportunities. The Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. is confirmed to serve as a keynote speaker this year. The Florida Delegation will hold its annual meeting of members on the afternoon of Sunday, October 22, in conjunction with the joint meeting, and Japanese Consul General Ken Okaniwa will provide remarks along with other VIPs.
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Stay Tuned for Future Events!
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