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| A Message from the Consul GeneralDespite the wet weather reminiscent of the rainy season in Japan, May was full of Japan related activities in the Sunshine State.
I attended the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration organized by the Asian American Advisory Board of Miami Dade County. It was my pleasure to see Japanese Iaido (the way of the sword) demonstration by a local follower. I am grateful to the Asian American Advisory Board for promoting Japanese culture, helping to promote mutual understanding between our two countries.
Miho Takeda, a former synchronized swimmer, was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame for her extraordinary achievements at numerous Olympic and World competitions. I was honored to join in such an auspicious occasion which took place in Ft Lauderdale. She continues to be involved in synchronized swimming coaching younger generations. I sincerely hope they will be inspired to do well at Tokyo 2020.
I attended the graduation ceremony of the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC). YATC was founded in 1984 by Jim Moran and provides technical training to disadvantaged youths. I was deeply moved seeing the bright faces of the young graduates who worked hard to turn their life around! Good luck!
The Consulate co-hosted a sake tasting event with the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF. I thank Gyu-Kaku restaurant in Orlando and Mitsukoshi for sponsoring the event.
On June 13 (9-11 AM), the Consulate and Port Tampa Bay will co-organize the Japan-Tampa Business Forum. The event will feature presentations by top executives from five leading Japanese technology/engineering companies active in Florida. The event is open to the public. Please click here to register in advance if you are interested.
With summer around the corner, more Japanese festivals and events will start taking place. In its 13th year, Tampa Natsumatsuri, a community event run by the Florida JET Alumni Association, will be held on Saturday, June 23. The festival will include many traditional Japanese games, foods and crafts. I hope you can make it to this event!
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| FIU's NCTA Program invites K- 12 teachers participating in the Palm Beach County History Institute to submit a Lesson Plan about the Yamato Colony in relation to the FIVE Colleges project called: "Ties that Bind: Connecting the US & East Asia".
Award:
Stipend of $250 for Winning Submission Submission Deadline:
June 29, 2018 Submit to:
Dr. Steven Heine, Director of Asian Studies, at asian@fiu.edu Winner will be announced:
July 13, 2018 Description:
A Professional Development Project for the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) sponsored by the Asian Studies Program at FIU and the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. This is an innovative collaborative digital mapping project that provides opportunities for users to learn about historical and contemporary people, places, events which connect the United States and East Asia. Teachers, students, organizations with an interestin Japan, and the general public will be able to access resources chronicling the breadth and depth of our ties via our digital collection. The Ties That Bind map of the United States, housed on Historypin (historypin.org) will be populated with information - photographs, primary source documents and narratives - that highlights the relationship between the United States and East Asia. Supplementary materials, including bibliographies and additional resources, along with announcements for project-related events are posted on the Historypin site.
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| The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens proudly announce the establishment of a yearly Japanese traditional music education program aimed at the general public and school children. This groundbreaking program coincides with the museum’s 40th year anniversary and will include hands-on workshops and special musical events.
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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:
June 10, 2018 Time:
12pm - 7pm
Location:
Sunrise Civic Center
10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, Florida 33351
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| Date:
June 22, 2018 Time:
9am - 11:45am
Location:
Broward Judicial Complex
Chief Judge Tuter's Courtroom 15150
201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| Date:
June 23, 2018 Time:
6pm - 9pm
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
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| The Omotesenke Domonkai, Eastern Region, USA Inc. presents
Cha no Yu (Tea Ceremony) Demonstration
by Masters from Omotesenke Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan
Date:
June 23, 2018 Time:
1st session: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd session: 4pm - 5pm
Location:
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: (561) 245-7922
Description:
1. Cha no Yu demonstration by a tea master from the Kyoto headquarters
2. Matcha green tea and Japanese authentic sweet tasting service.
3. A talk by a professor from the Kyoto headquarters
4. Q & A session Reservations:
(RSVP is required, as seats are limited) Contact Chieko Mihori, the head of Florida Area, at
chieko.mihori@gmail.com for URL of online registration. Suggested contribution:
$15 (General Public), $10 (Member of Old School Square) or $5 (Students)
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| Date:
June 1 - 14, 2018
Time:
See link for details
Location:
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Date:
June 1, 2018 – July 15, 2018
Location:
Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Art Gallery
10610 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
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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
First class begins Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Please visit morikami.org for Registration
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