| A Farewell Message from Consul General Ken OKANIWA
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| As you may know, the recent heavy rainfall in July, resulted in many casualties and huge damages in western part of Japan. In order to provide help to the affected areas, the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida is raising funds to assist the residents of Pensacola's Sister City of Gero. The US JET Alumni Association has also raised over $6,000 for the Japan Platform’s recovery efforts in western Japan. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have extended their sympathy and support, including volunteers from the U.S. Armed Forces based in Iwakuni.
Here in Florida, the Consulate organized the Japan-South Florida Business Forum with support from PortMiami on July 31. It featured presentations by myself and the five leading technology/engineering companies from Japan, namely, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems and NEC. I hope the meeting will lead to more Japanese business activities in the area.
On August 4, 52 graduates from Florida selected for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program will depart for Japan. I wish each of them a fulfilling experience and safe stay in Japan.
On a sadder note, I will leave Miami to take up my new post in Geneva as Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative to International Organizations & Head of Consul Office in Geneva. May I thank all of you for the cooperation and friendship extended to me during the last two years and eight months.
Sincerely yours,
Ken Okaniwa
Consul General of Japan in Miami
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| "Way of the Ninja" Show
Presented by the Consulate General of Japan in Miami "WAY OF THE NINJA" delivers an authentic NINJA performance with the use of actual weapons such as a shuriken, kusarigama, and Japanese swords. TOMONOSUKE, a descendant of the ancient IGA NINJA clan, has performed all over the world with the purpose of introducing the skills of the IGA style of NINJA arts. Audiences will also learn more about the background of NINJA in JAPAN in this exciting display. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience to meet a NINJA from JAPAN and see them in action! Date:
September 5, 2018 MORNING SHOW (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
Co-sponsored by FIU Asian Studies Program Time:
10:45am
Location:
The Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus
10910 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199
EVENING SHOW (RSVP INFO TBA)
Co-sponsored by Broward Center for the Performing Arts Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Abdo New River Room
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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| Date:
August 3 - 5, 2018 Location:
Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Dr Orlando, FL 32819
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| Date:
August 11, 12, 2018 Time:
10am - 4pm
Location:
Brevard Zoo
8225 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32940
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| Date:
August 25, 2018
Time:
10am - 7pm Location:
Gainesville Garden Club
1350 NW 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
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| Date:
October 18 - 20, 2018 Location:
Tokyo, Japan
Description:
You are invited to register as a Florida Delegate to the 41st Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S. Japan Associations. Governor Rick Scott has been invited to officially lead the Florida Delegation. In addition to the SEUS member state governors/head of delegations, senior officials of the U.S. and Japan are expected to attend, with total attendance projected at some 400 participants. The program will include remarks and presentations by top business and government leaders, representing the most significant aspects of the economic relationship as well as ties of tourism, education, culture and friendship between the seven Southeast U.S. member states and Japan. The current U.S. Ambassador to Japan, William F. Hagerty, III, is confirmed to serve as the keynote luncheon speaker this year. Florida Delegation will hold its annual meeting of members in conjunction with the joint meeting on the afternoon of October 18, immediately prior to a welcome reception for all participating SEUS and Japan delegates. The meeting will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to renew, expand and develop business and friendship ties with Japan’s top business and economic development leaders. See link for more details.
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| The next chance to take the JLPT in the U.S. will be Sunday, December 2, 2018. Registration for the 2018 JLPT will open on August 27 and will close on October 1. See link for more details.
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| Date:
August 6 - 10, 2018 Time:
9am - 4pm Location:
FIU MMC Campus
11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199 Description:
For K-12 teachers and other educators interested in learning East Asian language and culture in comparative perspectives. Workshop is free of charge for qualified educators.
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| Japanese Language and Culture Courses at UWF (Fall 2018)
Courses:
Conversational Japanese II
Date: September 27 - November 15, 2018 Let's Learn Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji Writing
Date: September 11 - October 16, 2018 Location:
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
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| Date:
August 4, 6, 2018
Time:
See link for details
Location:
Throughout Florida
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| Date:
August 12, 13, 15, 2018
Time:
See link for details
Location:
Throughout Florida
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| Date:
August 21, 22, 2018
Time:
See link for details
Location:
Throughout Florida
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Date:
OPEN NOW through September 23, 2018
Location:
Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33124
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| Each month there are a number of meetups and club gatherings for activities related to Japan. Click here for our full list of recurring events.
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