The Portland-Sapporo Celebrate 62 years and for 40 years Dr. Thomson Faller has been a vital part of it. Dr. Faller is a past President of the Portland Sapporo Sister City Association and has been a member of the board of directors since 1981. He has also served as an elected official of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation since 2012, and as a member of the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors and the International House of Japan. We congratulate Dr. Faller on his decades of profound civic contributions and significant efforts to build friendship between the people of Oregon and Japan.
City of Boise/Idaho introduction event
In collaboration with the City of Boise and Boise State University, our office held a virtual event on January 26 for Japanese municipalities and university officials to learn about the appeal of Boise, Idaho. Event participants also included young students who are currently studying Japanese. We hope that this event will help lead to sustainable and strong relationships between Japan and Idaho.
Events you can join in Oregon/ Idaho
Webinar: Lessons from a Super-Aging Society~Japan’s Smart Approach to the "100-year Life"~
When: March 16, 5-6:30pm (PT) Japan is 20 to 30 years ahead of the U.S. in terms of demographic change, knowledge and experiences in addressing an aging society. This webinar will host one of the world-leading gerontologists, Professor Hiroko Akiyama, from the University of Tokyo. Clickherefor details.
Exhibition: Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings
When: February 12- April 17
Where: Portland Japanese Garden, Portland The Portland Japanese Garden showcases the netsuke collection of James R. Coonan, Denise C. Bates and Lurline C. Menzies. A netsuke is a small, carved accessory usually used in men’s kimono that was very popular in Japan at one time.
Webinar: Talking “NUNI” Visionary Japanese Textile When: March 4, 3:00-4:00pm (PT) Two speakers, Naomi Pollock, an American architect and author, and Anne Higonnet, Professor of Art History at Barnard College of Columbia University, will explore the history and future of Japanese textiles through a captivating dialogue. This webinar is hosted by Portland Japanese Garden.
Consular Office of Japan in Portland, 1300 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 2700, Portland, OR 97201
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