Japan and China

Japan and the People's Republic of China share many common interests as neighbors in the East Asian community. Read about this important bilateral relationship on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.  
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Educators to Japan Tour 
Japan Foundation will send a group of educators to Japan.  They depart on Nov. 7 and will stay for one week. For more information about Japan Foundation's programs see their website.
 

Zenshinza Kabuki U.S. Debut 

Don't miss Zenshinza deliver rarely seen Kabuki classics and contemporary works in the 400-year style. Their U.S. debut is at JACCC on Nov. 5, 6, & 7.
 

Celebrate Japan OC!
A special invitation to our readers from the Philharmonic Society of Orange County to the opening celebration of Japan OC on Oct. 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. RSVP by Oct. 25. Please mention that you saw the invitation in the Japan Focus newsletter.

Country Cooking - It's Hot!
Home-style cooking is gaining wide popularity in Japan. Once found only in rural areas has now made inroads to urban
culinary circles. Find the story in Trends in Japan!

Furoshiki Design Competition
Japan Foundation is sponsoring a furoshiki design competition. Furoshiki are beautiful squares of cloth used to wrap and tote things. The top four winners will have their designs produced into furoshiki. Deadline Oct. 29.

Consulate Visits Schools

Are your students reading manga in their free time? Your class may be clamoring to learn more about Japan. Motivate them by having a Japan School Visits program with Consulate staff offering various topics!

Today's Kotowaza:
Ichi nichi sen shu 
One day, one thousand autumns. When one has high expectations for a coming event, each day seems like a thousand years. Every minute feels like an eternity. Waiting for eternity. 

Japan-related events for Los Angeles & Arizona

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Weaning Global Industry from Rare Earth Metals!
Japan announced a breakthrough -a highly, efficient electric motor, free of expensive and scarce "rare earth" metals.  Do a search of "NEDO + rare earth" for articles on the announcement. Follow this link for an overview of Japan's cutting edge research which aims to make the use of these metals increasingly rare!

New Measures for Challenging Times!
A strong yen and a host of other global and domestic economic challenges call for a strong policy response, including employment support, expanded social welfare, and incentives for strategic industrial sectors. 
 Japan's policy measures

Japan's economic stimulus package

Five Voices, Five Journeys

The Japan National Tourist Organization launches a new information feature of articles by recent travelers to Japan - memorable locations and unusual experiences guaranteed to make Japan your unforgettable adventure!
 

High 5 for Highlighting Japan  
Check out the latest issue of "Highlighting Japan" for Japan's latest developments beyond traditional learning. Get tips on how to enjoy healthy holidays while you're at it. Then read up on international conferences: COP10 and APEC.
    

Green, Green Heart of Tokyo 
Tokyo is developing a green heart? Your city can too. Find out the exciting things that can make your city greener. See Toyo's innovations on Japan Video Topics. 

Undo Kai Time in L.A. 
 
Believe it or not, it happens every autumn in Southern California at Japanese Saturday schools. Kids participate in rigorous sporting competitions called "Undo Kai."

 Asahi Gakuen  

Children's Toys of Japan 
Wooden folk toys, tin buriki toys, and kawaii plush toys - all are on display in the library of  the Japan Information and Culture Center and the consular lobby at the Consulate General of Japan. Check out the art by children from Nagoya city.
 

Apply Now For JET Program! 

Don't miss it this year! Applications for the JET Program will be available from October 25 on our website. Applications are due Nov. 18!

Ministry of Foreign Affairs News