Deputy Consul-General Koji Adachi and colleagues at the Consulate-General of Japan were among the guests of honor who attended a reception to celebrate the kick-off of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics Games at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, July 20. Co-hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International, the Greater Fort...Read More
The free festival offers fun and culture for viewers of all ages Organized by the Japan Association of Orlando (JAO), the Orlando Japan Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and will take place in virtual form this year. The festival will be held on the Festival’s YouTube channel on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15...Read More
Virtual presentation explores the history and pop culture impact of fictional giant monsters Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami are proud to present Japanese Kaiju Toys and Contemporary Art, an online lecture that will premiere on NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s YouTube channel on Thursday, July...Read More
Get a “virtual passport” to experience Japan remotely in light of Olympics postponement The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami) is introducing a virtual escape to Japan for anyone confined at home and disappointed that this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed. “While we will not be welcoming...Read More
The Florida Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (Florida JETAA) presents its 14th annual Japanese summer festival, Tampa Natsumatsuri, on Saturday, June 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, located at 821 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Admission is free. Tampa Natsumatsuri is a non-profit, community-based festival featuring traditional...Read More
The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami is offering South Floridians the opportunity to experience Japanese culture and traditions firsthand during the 29th Annual Asian Culture Festival. Presented by the Thai-American Association of South Florida and the Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board, the Asian Culture Festival returns to Fruit & Spice Park on Saturday, March 2...Read More
The donation was made by artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI in conjunction with a series of workshops and lectures organized by the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami On the heels of his lecture, “The Spirit of Japanese Craftsmanship (Kogei)” at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, renowned Japanese pottery artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI donated...Read More
The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami presents a series of lectures by renowned Japanese pottery artist Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI on Wednesday, January 23. Mr. Ohi will host “The Spirit of Japanese Craftsmanship (Kogei) and Tea Ceremony” at 10 a.m. at Florida International University, located in the College of Business room CBC R233 at...Read More
Celebrating its 14th year, the free festival showcases Asian and Asian Pacific cultures The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT) presents its 14th annual Experience Asia Festival on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at downtown Tallahassee’s Lewis and Bloxham Parks, located at 205 East Park Ave. Featuring free admission, the family-friendly festival...Read More
Presented by the Japan Foundation, the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami and Miami-Dade College, the collection of 75 works will be on display from April 25 to June 1; Admission is free Presented by the Japan Foundation’s Traveling Exhibitions Program in conjunction with the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami and Miami-Dade College, “The Dolls of...Read More
