Prime Minister Noda attends
G-8 Summit at Camp David
 Prime Minister Noda
attended the G-8 Summit where world leaders tackled critical global issues. To read about the discussions and agreements visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Terasaki Center Celebrates 20 Years
 Senator Daniel K. Inouye and Ambassador to the United Nations Tsuneo Nishida spoke at the New Visions of Japan forum on June 1. This year's forum commemorated UCLA's Terasaki Center's 20th anniversary.
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Sakura Watercolor Art by Students of Osamu Saito
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Painting by Osamu Saito |
To celebrate the cherry blossom centennial, Osamu Saito and his students are exhibiting their watercolors of sakura in the library of the Japan Information and Culture Center at the Consulate of Japan from June 1 - July 31.
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San Diego Beer & Sake Festival
 The Beer & Sake Festival introduces brews of Japan - refreshing beer and delicate sake -paired with local culinary creations from the San Diego and Tijuana region. On June 28!
JSSDT |
Little Tokyo Music Festival
 J-POP, jazz, rock, and taiko groups, including Random Ninjas, Yerak, and the Japan America Chamber Ensemble will perform at the Little Tokyo Music Festival. The festival at JACCC's Noguchi Plaza on July 7 is held to show appreciation for support and to request continued support for recovery efforts of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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U.S. and Japan Complete Successful Field Trial of Methane Hydrate Production Technologies!
On the ocean floor are massive deposits of semi-solidified methane, formed by low temperatures and high pressure. Harvesting these non-conventional natural gas deposits is an area of mutual keen interest and joint cooperation by Japan and the United States. If successfully exploited, methane hydrates may exceed the energy content of all other fossil fuels combined! Read about these joint efforts:
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Web Japan
 Fun, flavorful, fascinating! Go to Web Japan to find links to all variety of information sites on Japan. For kids - Kids Web Japan; for contemporary culture and cuisine - Creative Japan. There is much, much more at Web Japan.
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Wasabi Fire Alarm
 In 2011, a team of researchers led by Imai Makoto, won the Ig Nobel prize in chemistry for their development of a wasabi fire alarm. The Ig Nobel prize has been awarded as an international prize "for achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think."
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Today's Kotowaza:
Geta ni yakimiso
In clogs, roasted bean paste (miso paste). A foolish thing to do. Pointless activity. |
JAPAN RELATED EVENTS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
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2012 Image of Japan
The results of the opinion poll "Image of Japan in the United States of America" are in. Results are favorable, with 84% of the American public perceiving Japan as a dependable ally and 90% among opinion leaders. 80% of the general public and 89% of opinion leaders viewed cooperation between Japan and the U.S. as "excellent" or "good." Read the poll results.
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JAS GALA Dinner
 The Japan America Society of Southern California hosted its GALA dinner on June 15 and celebrated its 103 anniversary. The event honored the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the United States Forces of Operation Tomodachi and the Disneyland Resort. Consul General Niimi attended the event.
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Celebrating Sakura: Japanese Music for Clarinet Choir
Inspired by the exhibition Lessons of the Cherry Blossom: Japanese Woodblock Prints, the Los Angeles Clarinet Choir offers a springtime-themed concert of classical music and arrangements by contemporary Japanese composers. June 29 at the Norton Simon Museum.
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Tanabata Sake Night
 The Tanabata Night Sake Tasting event on July 7 will include more than 40 kinds of Japanese premium sake, premium beer and premium shochu. Japanese appetizers will be served along with beverage selections. This event is organized by Social Sake Club and supported by Sushi and Sake magazine.
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Fuzjko Hemming Piano Concert
 A charity concert to raise funds for disaster relief from last year's earthquake in Japan will be held on July 5 at 8:00 pm at the Walt Disney Hall. This solo piano concert by Fuzjko Hemming is part of a U.S.A. concert tour. For more information about the event, please visit the website.
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Call For Short Film Submissions
The Japan Film Society will hold its second annual LA EigaFest with American Cinematheque in December. There is call for short films to compete for the Golden Zipangu Award. The winning film will be screened at the film festival. Submission deadline is July 31, 2012. See their website for requirements.
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Japan's New Industries and New Markets!
 This newly updated report lists the most promising industry sectors wherein Japan will be able to profitably leverage its considerable competitive advantages over the next years. Click the following link to view METI's roadmap towards continued industrial vitality and prosperity:
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Japanese in Anime & Manga
 Learn Japanese through manga! This website by Japan Foundation teaches Japanese the easy way -- through anime and manga.
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Wonderful Whimsical Candy
Amezaiku is the craft of making beautiful sculptures out of candy while it is still hot. See the craftsmen at work on Japan Video Topics.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News
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Prime Minister Noda 
Senator Daniel K. Inouye and Ambassador to the United Nations Tsuneo Nishida spoke at the New Visions of Japan forum on June 1. This year's forum commemorated UCLA's Terasaki Center's 20th anniversary. 
The Beer & Sake Festival introduces brews of Japan - refreshing beer and delicate sake -paired with local culinary creations from the San Diego and Tijuana region. On June 28! 
J-POP, jazz, rock, and taiko groups, including Random Ninjas, Yerak, and the Japan America Chamber Ensemble will perform at the Little Tokyo Music Festival. The festival at JACCC's Noguchi Plaza on July 7 is held to show appreciation for support and to request continued support for recovery efforts of the Great East Japan Earthquake. 
Fun, flavorful, fascinating! Go to Web Japan to find links to all variety of information sites on Japan. For kids - Kids Web Japan; for contemporary culture and cuisine - Creative Japan. There is much, much more at Web Japan. 
In 2011, a team of researchers led by Imai Makoto, won the Ig Nobel prize in chemistry for their development of a wasabi fire alarm. The Ig Nobel prize has been awarded as an international prize "for achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think." 
The Japan America Society of Southern California hosted its GALA dinner on June 15 and celebrated its 103 anniversary. The event honored the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the United States Forces of Operation Tomodachi and the Disneyland Resort. Consul General Niimi attended the event. 
The Tanabata Night Sake Tasting event on July 7 will include more than 40 kinds of Japanese premium sake, premium beer and premium shochu. Japanese appetizers will be served along with beverage selections. This event is organized by Social Sake Club and supported by Sushi and Sake magazine. 
A charity concert to raise funds for disaster relief from last year's earthquake in Japan will be held on July 5 at 8:00 pm at the Walt Disney Hall. This solo piano concert by Fuzjko Hemming is part of a U.S.A. concert tour. For more information about the event, please visit the website. 
This newly updated report lists the most promising industry sectors wherein Japan will be able to profitably leverage its considerable competitive advantages over the next years. Click the following link to view METI's roadmap towards continued industrial vitality and prosperity: 
Learn Japanese through manga! This website by Japan Foundation teaches Japanese the easy way -- through anime and manga. 
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