G-8 Summit: Nuclear Safety and Renewable Energy
At the conclusion of the G-8 meetings on May 27, gathered nations expressed solidarity with Japan in the wake of the recent earthquake and their commitment to continue to work for the highest standards in nuclear safety throughout the world. Prime Minister Kan announced Japan's new energy policy to grow the percentage of renewable energy out of total power generated to at least 20 percent by the 2020s.
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Isamu Noguchi:
California Legacy
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Laguna Art Museum |
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's artistic career spanned 6 decades in the 20th century. He was also noted for paintings, furniture, lamps, set designs and garden designs. An exhibition of Noguchi's work is at the Laguna Art Museum from June 12 - October 2.
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Japan Matters 
Join in as experts discuss the research project: "Japan Matters for America/America Matters for Japan," and hear how Japan positively impacts the Southern California economy. This is a comprehensive activity to demonstrate and track Japan's importance to the U.S. and the U.S.'s importance to Japan. June 7.
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Visit of Robot Suit HAL
On May 17, robot suit "HAL" was introduced to a standing-room-only group at UCLA's Dept. of Bioengineering.
Attendees heard accounts of accelerated rehabilitation as well as about tearful stories of walking again for sufferers of various ailments and accidents - from stroke, brain contusion, childhood polio... The Hybrid Assistive Limb is strapped on and adds power as the patient wills to move.
Cyberdyne
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Japan Relief Donations
As of May 31, 2011, the Los Angeles consulate office has received $1,413,724.50 in earthquake relief donations, which have been directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society. The Consulate thanks all who have contributed.
Japanese Red Cross Society |
MEXT Scholarship Applications
Applications are available for the following scholarships: Research Student, Undergraduate Student, and Specialized Training College Student. June 10 is the deadline. |
Today's Kotowaza:
Ishi no ue ni mo san nen
 Rock on top also three years. Even on top of a rock three years.
Sit on a rock for three years. Sit patiently for three years, even though it may be on a hard rock. If you'll do something for three years, you might adjust and get good at it. Perseverance brings success. Everything comes to him who waits. Patience is a virtue. |
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Japan-China-Korea Summit
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On May 21, Prime Minister Kan, Chinese Premier Wen and ROK President Lee visited two cities damaged by the earthquake. They visited Natori City in Miyagi to lay wreaths and an evacuation center in Fukushima City to encourage evacuees. In formal talks, the three nations reaffirmed trilateral cooperation in areas such as disaster management and nuclear safety, economic growth, environmentally sustainable development, and people-to-people cultural exchanges.
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Struggling Cities: From Japanese Urban Environments from the 1960s
 Commissioned by the Japan Foundation, this traveling exhibition focuses on urbanization proposals by Japanese architects in the 1960s. Featured are architects such as Arata Isozaki, Kenzo Tange, Kiyonori Kikutake, Kisho Kurokawa and Noboru Kawazoe. June 11 - July 31 at JACCC's Doizaki Gallery.
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Oil Tankers Under Sail?
Well, partially at least. A consortium of Japanese companies announced a prototype project to bring back the days of sail to the modern shipping industry - rigid sails made of solar panels capture the wind while at sea and generate electricity both at sea and while docked in ports, saving fuel and electricity. For articles and more information, search "wind and solar power ships."
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Towards a More Clever Grid
 The Japan-U.S. Smart Grid project on Maui aims to demonstrate new technologies focused on the integration of clean energy and electric vehicles. On May 18, the major partners - a group of both U.S. and Japanese firms - were announced, kicking off this ambitious endeavor. See more here:
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Origami Creations of Keiro Residents
Come and see the
whimsical
origami creations of the Keiro Retirement Home residents. Now on display in the library of the Japan Information and Culture Center at the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles.
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Celebrating 100-Year-Old People
 Are you 100 years old or older? As a Japanese citizen living in the U.S., you may qualify to be celebrated by the Japanese government. Find out the requirements by visiting this link.
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Japan-related events for
Los Angeles & Arizona 
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Rock on top also three years. Even on top of a rock three years. 
Commissioned by the Japan Foundation, this traveling exhibition focuses on urbanization proposals by Japanese architects in the 1960s. Featured are architects such as Arata Isozaki, Kenzo Tange, Kiyonori Kikutake, Kisho Kurokawa and Noboru Kawazoe. June 11 - July 31 at JACCC's Doizaki Gallery. 
The Japan-U.S. Smart Grid project on Maui aims to demonstrate new technologies focused on the integration of clean energy and electric vehicles. On May 18, the major partners - a group of both U.S. and Japanese firms - were announced, kicking off this ambitious endeavor. See more here: 
Are you 100 years old or older? As a Japanese citizen living in the U.S., you may qualify to be celebrated by the Japanese government. Find out the requirements by visiting this link.
This newsletter is issued by the Japan Information & Culture Center