Statements from Japan on Egypt
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Foreign Minister Maehara |
Read Prime Minister Kan's blog and Foreign Minister Maehara's statement regarding recent developments in Egypt.
PM Kan's Blog
FM Maehara's Statement |
Video Art Screening at REDCAT
Three cultures which share a rich tradition in the Boyle Heights neighborhood continue to explore their common heritage. This time, they present humorous, cutting edge video art from their countries, Israel, Japan and Mexico. One night only at Disney Hall's REDCAT Theater on February 22 at 8:30 pm.
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Russian Impact on Japan
Japan government decoration recipient, Dr. Peter Berton will share his recollections of researching Japan early in the Cold War. In anticipation of broad international interest, the program will be webcast. An exhibition of items relevant to the development of contact between Russia and Japan, with a focus on the areas of Professor Berton's postwar studies, will accompany the event. At USC's Doheny Library on February 16. Lecture: 3:00 pm. Exhibition: 2:00 - 6:00 pm.
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LAEDC features Japanese firms at upcoming forecast!
Coinciding with Japan Business Association's 50th Anniversary, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation will issue a new report highlighting the contributions of Japan-affiliated companies in southern California. Here's the information on the February 16 forecast conference:
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Get deep with Japan in space!
 Gathering asteroid particles! Unfurling giant solar sails! Just released - JAXA's third ever English language on-line magazine with interviews and articles on what is happening in Japan's increasingly successful race towards space. Catch it at your virtual newsstand, right here:
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Pacific Rim lawyers converge on Kyoto!
Following up on discussions by APEC leaders, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association will convene meetings aimed at creating greater consistency and transparency in the legal framework regionwide. The aim is to facilitate trade, finance and every sort of collaboration - get the facts on this event right here:
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Today's Kotowaza:
Uchi no mae no yase inu
 House front thin dog. In front of the house is a thin dog. Even the skinny dog in front of his master's home shows bravery. Everyone is important in his home. Every dog is a lion at home. A big fish in a small pond.
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Japan-related events for
Los Angeles & Arizona
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Diet Member Taro Kono and Japanese Americans 
Consul General Junichi Ihara held a reception in honor of LDP diet member Taro Kono on February 5. Mr. Kono has a long association with the Japanese American community. Alumni of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation program and representatives of the Japanese American community attended.
Taro Kono's Blog (Japanese)
Taro Kono's Bio |
Arizona Matsuri
 Arizona's biggest Japan event of the year is coming up - Arizona Matsuri! Don't miss the new attractions this year, including a beer garden and a night festival with awa odori. See the cultural performances and exhibits on February 26-27.
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Presenting Noh Drama: Theater Prints of Tsukioka Kogyo
 Woodblock print artist Tsukioka Kogyo was known for his depictions of scenes from noh theater. In this exhibition, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art showcases their collection of prints from Kogyo's series "One Hundred Noh Plays." On display from February 12 - May 15.
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Shochu Event
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Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto |
On February 11, the Japanese Consulate hosted a shochu information event led by JETRO and 16 Japanese shochu breweries originating from the southern part of Japan. Sake and shochu sommelier Yuji Matsumoto gave a lecture and led the samplings.
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Fishing for space junk?
 Japan's space agency and a high-tech fishing net maker are exploring the possibility of deploying orbiting nets to capture some of those dangerous bits of space junk and drag them down to incinerate harmlessly in earth's upper atmosphere. A web search using "JAXA + fishing net" will let you pull down the high-flying facts.
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How are Japanese companies doing in North America?
North America remains one of the largest regions for overseas business activities by Japanese companies. In this era of economic fluctuation and global repositioning, see how Japanese firms in North America view their recent business experiences and near term prospects in this latest survey:
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MEXT Scholarships!
 Scholarship applications are now available for Japanese Studies and Teacher Training MEXT scholarships. Deadline for submission is March 11, 2011.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News
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Gathering asteroid particles! Unfurling giant solar sails! Just released - JAXA's third ever English language on-line magazine with interviews and articles on what is happening in Japan's increasingly successful race towards space. Catch it at your virtual newsstand, right here: 
House front thin dog. In front of the house is a thin dog. Even the skinny dog in front of his master's home shows bravery. Everyone is important in his home. Every dog is a lion at home. A big fish in a small pond.
Arizona's biggest Japan event of the year is coming up - Arizona Matsuri! Don't miss the new attractions this year, including a beer garden and a night festival with awa odori. See the cultural performances and exhibits on February 26-27. 
Woodblock print artist Tsukioka Kogyo was known for his depictions of scenes from noh theater. In this exhibition, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art showcases their collection of prints from Kogyo's series "One Hundred Noh Plays." On display from February 12 - May 15.
Japan's space agency and a high-tech fishing net maker are exploring the possibility of deploying orbiting nets to capture some of those dangerous bits of space junk and drag them down to incinerate harmlessly in earth's upper atmosphere. A web search using "JAXA + fishing net" will let you pull down the high-flying facts. 
Scholarship applications are now available for Japanese Studies and Teacher Training MEXT scholarships. Deadline for submission is March 11, 2011. 
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