From Consulate General of Japan in Miami webmastermimofagojpSubject ଘ౮30ଙ7 July 2018 Newsletter

Date July 2 2018 at 847 AMTo ikebananaplesgmailcom

July 2018 Newsletter

Japanese FestivalsThroughout the Year

During the hot humidsummers of the past whenepidemics used to becommon boisterous festivalsprovided a way to shake offbad feelings Some othersummer festivals were held towelcome the spirits ofancestors coming to visit thisworld

The latest issue of Niponicagoes into details about themany festivals held in Japanthroughout the year andteaches you about the cultureand customs surroundingmany of the most popularfestivals in Japan

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A Message from the Consul General

June was a vibrant month for Florida-Japan relationsespecially in the Tampa area On June 13 the Consulate organized the inaugural Japan-Tampa Business Forum It featured presentations by myselfand the five leading technologyengineering companiesfrom Japan namely Hitachi Mitsubishi Electric MitsubishiHeavy Industries Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems andNEC It was great to have local State RepresentativesCommissioners and business leaders from the GreaterTampa Bay Area The second forum featuring the Japanesecompanies will be organized on July 31 at PortMiami On June 28 the Consulate organized JUMP (Japan-US Military Program) event in Tampa It wasattended by Major General Dorman and about 100 US service members and families who werestationed at US bases in Japan along with other friends of Japan in the area It was an occasion torenew 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 PortCEO Paul Anderson and his staff for their cooperation On June 20th Consulate representatives attended Hands amp Earth Six Perspectives on JapaneseContemporary Ceramics at University of Miami Lowe Art Museum The exhibit featured importantworks by Japanese ceramic artists during the last 80 years The exhibit will be on display untilSeptember 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 theAmbassador Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the International Organizations ampChief of the Consulate of Japan I hope to see you before my departure

Festivals and Events

Make a Tanabata Wish 2018DateJuly 3 - 8 2018

Time 10am - 5pm

LocationMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens4000 Morikami Park Rd Delray Beach FL 33446

Miamis National Bonsai ExhibitionDateJuly 28 2018

Time10am - 5pm

LocationHistoryMiami Museum101 W Flagler St Miami FL 33130

30th Annual US Open Judo ChampionshipsSee link for more details

41st Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-US Southeast ampSoutheast US-Japan AssociationsDateOctober 18 - 20 2018

LocationTokyo Japan

DescriptionYou are invited to register as a Florida Delegate to the 41st Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-USSoutheast and Southeast US Japan Associations Governor Rick Scott has been invited toofficially lead the Florida Delegation In addition to the SEUS member state governorshead ofdelegations senior officials of the US and Japan are expected to attend with total attendanceprojected at some 400 participants

The program will include remarks and presentations by top business and government leadersrepresenting the most significant aspects of the economic relationship as well as ties of tourismeducation culture and friendship between the seven Southeast US member states and Japan Thecurrent US Ambassador to Japan William F Hagerty III is confirmed to serve as the keynoteluncheon speaker this year Florida Delegation will hold its annual meeting of members inconjunction with the joint meeting on the afternoon of October 18 immediately prior to a welcomereception for all participating SEUS and Japan delegates

The meeting will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to renew expand and develop businessand friendship ties with Japanrsquos top business and economic development leaders

See link for more details

Education Opportunities

Japanese Language Classes for Broward County Public School Students

Rolling Enrollment | Broward County FLOpen Registration

Broward County Public School Students You can now learn Japanese for FREE through theBroward Virtual School Program This is open to any student 7th-12th grade who has a BrowardStudent Number

This class also counts as a world language class needed to graduate You can also registerthrough Broward Virtual School Have your school guidance counselor call BVS

Questions E-mail satokofisherbrowardschoolscomor call Broward Virtual School (754) 321-6050

Film Screenings

FireworksDate July 3 5 7 2018

TimeSee link for details

LocationThroughout Florida

Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 Princess MononokeDate July 22 23 25 2018

TimeSee link for details

LocationThroughout Florida

Exhibitions

Hands amp Earth Six Perspectives on Japanese ContemporaryCeramicsDate June 20 2018 ndash September 23 2018

Location Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami1301 Stanford Drive Coral Gables Florida 33124

Recurring Events

Miami Japanese Language MeetupClick here for Japanese language meet-ups in Miami and South Florida

FL JETAA Tampa TsudoiDateMeetings are held on the first Friday of each Month

Time7pm - 9pm

LocationJasons Deli2702 E Fowler Ave Tampa FL 33612

DescriptionAn open social to meet people interested in Japan Always the same time and place No RSVPnecessary Tsudoi is the first Friday of each month from 7-9 pm (or later) at Jasons Deli inUniversity Collection Shopping Plaza on the corner of Fowler and Bruce B Downs (30th Street)near USF Everyone is welcome You dont need to speak Japanese or English to attend but one ofthose is helpful Theres no agenda Its just a casual time to meet others who share an interest inJapan Its always the same place and time so you dont need to RSVP just drop in Stay for aminute or the whole time Look for the little Japanese flag on the table

Miami Coffee KaiwaDate | Time | LocationTBA

DescriptionJoin us at Coffee Kaiwa for an evening of casual Japanese conversation practice Coffee Kaiwa is aplace to practice Japanese make friends and meet people in the Miami area with interest inJapanese culture and language People of all skill levels are welcome and we encourage Japanesenatives to come participate too Children and family of all ages are welcome We typically meet the4th Saturday of the month at Pasion del Cielo a cafeacute near Dadeland Mall No RSVP is necessaryunless its stated for a special event Occasionally there are special Coffee Kaiwa Parties In suchcases locations may vary so please check with the calendar every month to make sure you aregoing to the right place Please contact for more details

Miami Go ClubDateEvery Saturday

Time12pm - 6pm

LocationMiami Lakes Branch Library

Miami Lakes Branch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd Miami Lakes FL 33014

DescriptionMGC mission is to spread Go throughout South Florida To inspire everyone to challenge theirminds and encourage our youth to develop confidence with problem solving skills Go is a simpleyet complex board game thatrsquos been played for over 2 millenniums and continues to intrigue peopleworldwide Its simple rules have made this an easy game to learn and the complex strategies havemade this game the most difficult to master

Ikebana International

Miami Chapter

DateMeetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month (September-November and January-April)

Time1130am - 230pm

LocationHibiscus Room at Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd (SW 57th Ave)

Naples Chapter

DateMeetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (November through May)

Time930am - 1130am

LocationBuehler Auditorium in the FGCU Research centerNaples Botanical Garden 4820 Bayshore Drive Naples FL 34112

St Petersburg Chapter

DateMeetings are held on the third Monday of the month (September through May)

Time10am - 1130am

Location

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LocationEvans Hall at Chapel on the Hill 12601 126th St North Seminole FL 33776

Sogetsu Florida Branch

Sogetsu Ikebana Class All Levels The Morikami Museum and Japanese GardensWednesdays 130pm - 330pmPlease visit morikamiorg for Registration

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Sincerely

Consulate General of Japan in Miami

80 SW 8th St Suite 3200Miami FL 33130Ph (305) 530-9090E-mail | Website

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