Recipients of Decorations from the Government of Japan
The Government of Japan announces 2010 Fall Decorations. Read about the two recipients from Southern California.
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Fresh Picked Produce Anywhere, Anytime!
Japan takes the familiar greenhouse to the next level with modular, scalable, efficient growing systems which, for instance, allow restaurants to grow their own greens during snowy winters - a new possibility for agriculture! More details here:
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Kabuki Renaissance
The Ghost of Oyuki will appear in Redondo Beach on Nov.13. The ghost will be rendered by actress Yukiji Asaoka of the Asssociation for the Traditional Performing Arts of Japan.
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Shakuhachi Colloquium
 Kaori Kakizakai will give a performance and talk on shakuhachi honkyoku at the Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies at UCLA Faculty Center on Nov. 15, 3:00-6:00 pm.
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Japan Foundation Grants!
 Application deadlines for Japan Foundation grants in arts and education are coming up! For more information on grants for study in Japan, visual arts and documentaries, see their website.
Visual Arts Exchange
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JET Program Info Session!
Have you heard of the JET Program? Wonder what it's all about? Need help with the application?
Come to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program information session! Nov. 6 at JACCC from 1-2:30 pm. Application deadline is Nov 18. Call 213-617-6700 x 332 for more information.
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7-5-3 Festivals in Los Angeles
 Are you celebrating 7-5-3 this year? You can call the Consulate for location information: 213-617-6700 ext. 330. |
Today's Kotowaza:
Aki no hi wa tsurube otoshi
 The autumn sun is like a well bucket dropped. In autumn the sun descends quickly like a bucket falling into a well. Dusk comes early in autumn. |
Historic decisions for living in a new era of harmony were born at the COP10 in Nagoya. Exec. Sec Djoghlaf acknowledged Japan's leadership role in bringing forth a global alliance to protect life on earth. Read up on the 10-year strategic plan and PM Kan's remarks. 
Kaori Kakizakai will give a performance and talk on shakuhachi honkyoku at the Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies at UCLA Faculty Center on Nov. 15, 3:00-6:00 pm. 
Application deadlines for Japan Foundation grants in arts and education are coming up! For more information on grants for study in Japan, visual arts and documentaries, see their website.
Are you celebrating 7-5-3 this year? You can call the Consulate for location information: 213-617-6700 ext. 330.
The autumn sun is like a well bucket dropped. In autumn the sun descends quickly like a bucket falling into a well. Dusk comes early in autumn.
In anticipation of the November APEC meetings in Japan, Foreign Minister Maehara and Secretary Clintont acknowledged progress on the four signature U.S. - Japan APEC Initiatives: food security, gender issues, climate change, and emergency preparedness.
Business operations with low carbon footprints and new employment can qualify for substantial incentives for locating in Japan - get the details and application procedure here: 
Men are making a bold fashion statement in Japan by donning eye-catching pants and leggings. Once hopelessly out of fashion, suteteko are cool now in many colors! Be hip! Read the story in Trends in Japan. How about you, put some color on your legs! 
This exquisite photographic exhibition, commissioned by the Japan Foundation and beautifully photographed by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, displays Japanese World Heritage structures selected by UNESCO. Nov. 6 - Dec. 5 at JACCC.
CNN International features Japan from Nov. 13 - 20. This link will give listings.
This newsletter is issued by the Japan Information & Culture Center