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| During the hot humid summers of the past, when epidemics used to be common, boisterous festivals provided a way to shake off bad feelings. Some other summer festivals were held to welcome the spirits of ancestors coming to visit this world. The latest issue of Niponica goes into details about the many festivals held in Japan throughout the year, and teaches you about the culture and customs surrounding many of the most popular festivals in Japan.
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| A Message from the Consul General
June was a vibrant month for Florida-Japan relations especially in the Tampa area.
On June 13, the Consulate organized the inaugural Japan-Tampa Business Forum. 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. It was great to have local State Representatives, Commissioners and business leaders from the Greater Tampa Bay Area. The second forum featuring the Japanese companies will be organized on July 31 at PortMiami.
On June 28, the Consulate organized JUMP (Japan-U.S. Military Program) event in Tampa. It was attended by Major General Dorman and about 100 US service members and families who were stationed at US bases in Japan, along with other friends of Japan in the area. It was an occasion to renew our friendship and to reaffirm the importance of our longstanding alliance.
Both events were possible thanks to the cooperation of Port Tampa Bay. I am deeply grateful to Port CEO Paul Anderson and his staff for their cooperation.
On June 20th, Consulate representatives attended "Hands & Earth: Six Perspectives on Japanese Contemporary Ceramics" at University of Miami Lowe Art Museum. The exhibit featured important works by Japanese ceramic artists during the last 80 years. The exhibit will be on display until September 23. Ceramic enthusiasts must visit it.
One sad news: I will be moving on to Geneva in early August to assume my new post as the Ambassador / Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the International Organizations & Chief of the Consulate of Japan. I hope to see you before my departure.
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| Date:
July 3 - 8, 2018 Time:
10am - 5pm
Location:
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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| Date:
July 28, 2018 Time:
10am - 5pm
Location:
HistoryMiami Museum
101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
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| See link for more details.
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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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| Japanese Language Classes for
Broward County Public School Students
Rolling Enrollment | Broward County, FL
Open Registration
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! You can also register through Broward Virtual School. Have your school guidance counselor call BVS.
Questions? E-mail: satoko.fisher@browardschools.com
or call Broward Virtual School: (754) 321-6050
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| Date:
July 3, 5, 7, 2018
Time:
See link for details
Location:
Throughout Florida
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| Date:
July 22, 23, 25, 2018
Time:
See link for details
Location:
Throughout Florida
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Date:
June 20, 2018 – September 23, 2018
Location:
Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33124
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| Miami Japanese Language Meetup Click here for Japanese language meet-ups in Miami and South Florida.
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Date:
Meetings are held on the first Friday of each Month
Time:
7pm - 9pm
Location:
Jason's Deli
2702 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Description:
An open social to meet people interested in Japan. Always the same time and place. No RSVP necessary! Tsudoi is the first Friday of each month from 7-9 pm (or later) at Jason's Deli in University Collection Shopping Plaza on the corner of Fowler and Bruce B. Downs (30th Street) near USF. Everyone is welcome. You don't need to speak Japanese or English to attend, but one of those is helpful. There's no agenda. It's just a casual time to meet others who share an interest in Japan. It's always the same place and time so you don't need to RSVP, just drop in. Stay for a minute or the whole time. Look for the little Japanese flag on the table.
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Date | Time | Location:
TBA
Description:
Join us at Coffee Kaiwa for an evening of casual Japanese conversation practice! Coffee Kaiwa is a place to practice Japanese, make friends, and meet people in the Miami area with interest in Japanese culture and language. People of all skill levels are welcome, and we encourage Japanese natives to come participate, too! Children and family of all ages are welcome. We typically meet the 4th Saturday of the month at Pasion del Cielo, a café near Dadeland Mall. No RSVP is necessary unless it's stated for a special event. Occasionally, there are special Coffee Kaiwa Parties. In such cases, locations may vary, so please check with the calendar every month to make sure you are going to the right place. Please contact for more details.
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| Date:
Every Saturday
Time:
12pm - 6pm
Location:
Miami Lakes Branch Library
6699 Windmill Gate Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Description:
MGC mission is to spread Go throughout South Florida. To inspire everyone to challenge their minds and encourage our youth to develop confidence with problem solving skills. Go is a simple yet complex board game that’s been played for over 2 millenniums, and continues to intrigue people worldwide. Its simple rules have made this an easy game to learn, and the complex strategies have made this game the most difficult to master.
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Ikebana International Date:
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month (September-November and January-April) Time:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Location:
Hibiscus Room at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd (S.W. 57th Ave.)
Date:
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (November through May).
Time:
9:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Buehler Auditorium in the FGCU Research center
Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Date:
Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (September through May) Time:
10am - 11:30am
Location:
Evans Hall at Chapel on the Hill, 12601 126th St, North Seminole, FL 33776
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| Sogetsu Florida Branch
Sogetsu Ikebana Class / All Levels @ The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Please visit morikami.org for Registration
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