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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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| October was one of the busiest months for me as it was full of activities. A very good sign for strengthening ties between Japan and Florida.
In the first week, I made my third visit to Pensacola. I had a great meeting with my good friend, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. I also had an interview with Pensacola Business Radio X. I presented an overview of Florida-Japan relations such as the Japanese investments in Florida.
A few weeks ago I had the honor to meet Sara, a holocaust survivor, at a meeting of the Jewish women association Hadassah in Tamarac. Mr. Stephen Matsumoto gave a lecture on Consul Chiune Sugihara, who issued transit visas and saved the lives of thousands of Jews fleeing Europe during WWII. I emphasized the importance of sharing his contribution which strengthens our friendship today.
I also attended a screening of a movie about Consul Sugihara at the Chabad of Boca Raton. I met with three persons whose father or grandfathers were issued visas by Sugihara and fled Europe. One of them, Rabbi Zalman Bukiet, presented me with an award in recognition of Sugihara’s contribution. I was very touched by the kind gesture.
On October 9th my interview with Andres Oppenheimer, host of "Oppenheimer Presenta", was aired on CNN en Español. Following the recent earthquake in Mexico, the topic was efforts to prepare for natural disasters in Japan. I explained how Japan strengthens quake resistance of buildings through building codes and how emphasis is on disaster risk mitigation and preparedness during normal times.
Later in the month, I attended the Florida International Trade and Culture Expo organized by Broward County. I spoke about investing in Japan to an audience of about 120 business and local government leaders from Florida and other countries.
I opened the Florida-Japan Aerospace & Aviation Summit in Orlando on the 25th. JETRO and the Consulate along with Space Florida and Enterprise Florida worked together to bring together 23 Japanese companies and Florida companies. I am very grateful to Senator Bill Nelson, Congressman Darren Soto, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Palm Beach Mayor Paulette Burdick for supporting this effort. We worked hard to prepare this for the last year and a half. I sincerely hope this meeting will lead to more cooperation in the coming years.
As the fall brings back traditional festivities in Japan, Floridians can enjoy their own Japanese festival in the same spirit. In Orlando, the Japan Association of Orlando will once again be hosting the Orlando Japan Festival on November 5th, with Taiko Drummers, traditional dances, and vendors. I hope you can make it!
From November 27th to the 28th, five delegates from the “Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan” program will be doing lectures at USF in Tampa and UWF in Pensacola. They will shed light on various aspects of Japan such as foreign policy, defense policy, social and business issues. I hope you will be able to attend!
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Dates: Nov 18th - Dec 23rd (5 weeks)
Time: Saturdays from 9am to 1:15pm
This Japanese class is designed for beginners who wish to acquire a working knowledge of the Japanese language
and culture. Taught in non-stressful, conversational style, it is ideal for those who do business with the Japanese or who plan
to visit Japan. Students will not only learn to communicate orally in Japanese, they will also learn basic reading
and writing skills. This is a non-credit class with
no grade associated.
LOCATION: Miami Dade College at Wolfson Campus
Fee: $110.00 (Total of 21 hours)
Seats are limited! Sign up NOW!
Registration at: http://www.mdc.edu/ce/default.aspx
Class Number: 18383
Course ID: 102825
If you have any questions, please contact:
Miami Dade College
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Sogetsu Ikebana/ Florida Branch
Mission Statement: The mission of Sogetsu Florida Branch is to bring the Art of Ikebana to everyone, through class study, demonstrations, public exhibitions and membership activities. “Sogetsu Ikebana can be created anytime, anywhere, by anyone, with any kind of material.” -Sofu Teshigahara
Date and Time: Weekly classes for beginner and advanced levels resume in November, please see class schedule: bocamuseum.org/artschool
Boca Museum Art School
801 W. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33486
For more info please visit Sogetsufl.wordpress.com
Sogetsu Classes @
The Morikami Museum of Art and Japanese Culture
All Levels
Date: Wednesdays in November
Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Please check schedule @ Morikami.org
for specific dates and costs
Sogetsu Workshop @ The Boca Art School
Date: November 13th
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Place: 801 W. Palmetto Park Rd. Boca Raton Fl. 33486
Description: Fall Arrangement in the Mazezashi Style ( five or more types of flowers) doing a free style version of Variation #3 (textbook 1)
Participant should bring: container, shears, kenzan (if needed) as well as at least 5 types of flower material and at least 1 type of “blooming” grass (ex. pampas, millet, etc.)
Fee: Members $15.00
Observer $10.00
RSVP to Patti Moum by November 6th, @ PSMOUM4@att.net
Please check class schedules at Boca Art School to sign up for Sogetsu Ikebana classes throughout the remainder of 2017 and 2018 @ BocaMuseum.org
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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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| Tampa Tsudoi
November 3 | 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 November 1, 2017 | 9:30AM
Our delegate to the 11th Annual Ikebana
International World Convention, Margy Metzler, will present a program on
the convention with a presentation of the
the official video as well as personal pictures of Okinawa Japan.
Prior to the meeting we will feature our fabulous Ginza.
Visitors are always welcome. We meet at 9:30 at the Buehler Auditorium in the FGCU Research center of the Naples Botanical Garden. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS TO ATTEND!
Location:
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
See Details
St. Petersburg
November 20, 2017 | 10AM
Blues of Japan by Bet Groshong. Selections from her collection will be sold with 25% donation to our Chapter. General Meeting, BYOL and Classes by schools.
Location:
Evans Hall at Chapel
on the Hill
12601 126th St.
North Seminole, FL 33776
See Details
Miami
November 21, 2017 |
- 10:30AM - 12PM
Special Program for this month is Kimono Workshop (Japanese Traditional Clothes).
- 12:45PM - 2:15PM
Ikebana Workshop
Location:
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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(ISEA) International Exhibition
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| Iken Bako
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| November 5, 2017
11:00AM - 5:00PM
This festival is family oriented and the ADMISSION IS FREE. It is a showcase for Japanese culture, with a wide spectrum of performances, Japanese foods, and Japanese carnival games. There will be many cultural exhibits and presentations, perfect holiday gifts at the Flea Market, and an extensive raffle with a large number of prizes and gift certificates.
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
69 Lakeshore bl. Kissimmee, FL 34741
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November 5, 2017
10:00AM - 5:00PM
ADMISSION IS FREE. At noon there will be a 7-5-3 ceremony for children 7-5-3 years of age where they will receive "1000 year candy" (Chitose Ame). Learn Ikebana, experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, participate in a cosplay fashion show and costume contest, see the Soran Dance by Palmetto High School Ouendan, listen to Japanese music by Yoshiko Taiko Dojo Drummers, and visit the Children’s Corner featuring authentic Japanese games, origami, calligraphy, and more.
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November 10 - 12, 2017
DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach
100 Fairway Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Cosplay | Anime | Manga
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The " Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan" program launched in June 2014 and, so far, 16 teams led by 7 leaders have visited the U.S. From an 18-year-old student to an 82-year-old woman, from academics to businesspeople, there is a wide variety of volunteers.
This year, visiting Japanese delegation members will present explanations and opinions on Japan's foreign policy, economic policy, culture, and other various topics, as well as highlighting the positive aspects of Japan, with the aim to develop the U.S.-Japan relationship further. For further details, please visit the official website: https://www.japan.go.jp/walkinus/
Delegation Members ( left to right):
Ken Shimanouchi:
Japanese-American and former Japanese diplomat | US-Japan Relationship
Toshimichi Nagaiwa:
Retired Lieutenant General, Japan Air Self Defense Force | Experience in the JASDF
Takashi Nishikawa:
University Student | “Shu-katsu”, the Japanese employment system & Society.
Hitomi Wada:
Business owner and female role model | Women in the Japanese workplace.
Eri Ozaki:
Wife of a Self-Defense Force officer | Experiences in U.S. & Japan
University of South Florida Event CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT
DATE: November 27, 2017
TIME: 1:30PM - 4:00PM
LOCATION:
Patel Center of Global Solutions Auditorium, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620
University of West Florida Event
DATE: November 28, 2017
TIME: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
LOCATION:
University of West Florida, Conference Center 11000 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
Our events take place based on the following program of 90-120 mins:
1. Speech by the group leader
2. Presentations by the delegates
3. Q&A Session
4. Free networking time
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Kaleidoscope MusArt: Spotlights Series presents a special program with the captivating piano works of Mutsuo Shishido (1929-2007). This unique program celebrates the recent release of Ms. Akina Yura’s debut CD “Mutsuo Shishido: Complete Works for Piano” (MSR Classics).
Shishido is one of the most prominent Japanese classical composers that emerged during the post WWII period. Having lived both in Paris & Tokyo, Shishido grappled with a bicultural identity, but believed music should adhere to humanistic expression approachable to all people while maintaining a national identity. In his works, elements from local Japanese melodies and festival music are manipulated using Western contemporary techniques. The audience is invited to examine his goal of imbuing his music with both Japanese identity & universal appeal.
Location:
Steinway Gallery Miami Concert Hall
4104 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Purchase Tickets
Tickets for the November 11 concert are $20 (General Admission), $10 (Seniors), and $5 (Students of age over 18). Admission for those younger than 18 years old are free.
For more information about the performer or the concert, contact Akina Yura at akina.yura@gmail.com or (812) 606-2521, or Kaleidoscope Musart: info@kaleidoscopemusart.com.
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What is Shinto?
Sponsored by the Florida Kyudo Kai | Talk by Taishi Kato
December 9, 2017
1:30PM
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Shinto is said to be the source of Japanese culture — But, why is it a mystery? Taishi Kato, known under his priest title Taishi Gon-Negi, shares his view of Shinto by shedding light on how the characteristics of Japanese culture such as “cleaning”, “harmony” and “perspectives on nature” are rooted in Shinto. Taishi Gon-Negi will perform a Shinto blessing after the lecture, followed by the Florida Kyudo Kai, a Japanese archery group, demonstrating an archery ceremony called taihai.
Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Event is FREE with paid museum admission.
No reservations. Tickets will be given out the day of the event, at a first come, first served basis.
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Nov 26, 27 & 29, 2017
- Available in theaters throughout Florida -
*Nov 26 & 29 screening will be in the English dub and Nov 27 screening will be in Japanese with
English subtitles.
Purchase tickets near you
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November 2, 2017
7:00PM
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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Stay Tuned for Future Events!
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