Prime Minister Noda Visits U.S.
 Prime Minister Noda met with President Obama on April 30. They announced a joint statement on a shared vision for the future, outlining initiatives on security, trade and investment, energy cooperation, and people-to-people connections.
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MEXT Scholarships!
 Applications are now available for MEXT Research, Undergraduate, and Special Training College Scholarships. These are special opportunities for graduate students and high school graduates. Scholarship benefits include travel and registration fees, as well as a monthly stipend. U.S. citizens living or studying in Southern California and Arizona are welcome to send in applications by June 13, 2012. Contact our MEXT desk for any questions.
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Manga Award Applications
 Call for applications now through June 15. This award honors manga artists who are contributing to the development of manga culture in the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs founded the International MANGA Awards to expand international exchange and mutual understanding through manga culture. Download the guidelines here:
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Taiko at the Huntington
In celebration of the Japanese Garden's 100 year anniversary, there will be a family program featuring drumming by the Taiko Center of Los Angeles and a Japanese children's story at the Huntington's Japanese garden on June 16 at 9:30 am.
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USC Center for Japanese Religions & Culture
Consul General Jun Niimi toasted the opening of USC's new Center for Japanese Religions and Cultures on Friday, April 30. The CJRC is the first center at USC to focus specifically on Japan and boosts Japan studies in the region. For more information:
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White Paper on International Economy and Trade 2011
Read the recent English translation of Japan's annual benchmark survey on the nation's role and near term prospects in the trade and investment sectors of the global economy. It's particularly fascinating for those interested in supply chain issues and economic recovery after the natural disasters of 2011. View it online here!
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Today's Kotowaza:
Kaikatsu ha kenko ni saku hana da
Cheerfulness is healthy like a blooming flower.
Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News
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Ambassador Fujisaki on Twitter!
 Read his tweets! Now on Twitter, Ambassador Fujisaki is tweeting in Japanese. Check out what he says.
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Government Decorations
The Government of Japan has announced the recipients of its Spring 2012 Decorations. From the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, two distinguished members will be awarded: Ms. Frances Kazuko Hashimoto and Mr. Yoshiyuki Bill Watanabe. Read about their accomplishments here.
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U.S.-Japan Green Conference
 The construction of sustainable buildings is an important key to using resources wisely and efficiently, as well as protecting the health of occupants and reducing waste and pollution in the environment. On May 17, the U.S.-Japan Green Conference will focus on sustainable "green" construction, its trends, and what we can expect in the future of green construction.
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MIS-Human Secret Weapon
The documentary "MIS -Human Secret Weapon" discusses how the Military Intelligence Service contributed to America's victory and to Japan's recovery after World War II. This is the final film in the trilogy on Japanese Americans during WWII, following "Toyo's Camera - Japanese American History during WWII" and "442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity." Check this website for screenings:
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Roosevelt High School Sakura Art Exhibition
An exhibition of Roosevelt High School's cherry blossom art is now on view at the IGM Gallery at the USC Institute for Genetic Medicine. The art project was initiated by the Children's Art Committee of the Los Angeles Nagoya Sister City Affiliation (LANSCA) to commemorate the Japan-U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial.
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Massive New Infrastructure Fund Takes Shape
 There is an estimated $53 trillion in unmet infrastructure needs worldwide, and the targeted $20 billion "Global Strategic Investment Alliance," with heavy participation from Japanese interests, is intended to satisfy some of this pent-up demand; large-scale project by large-scale project. For details on this new groundbreaking venture, see this:
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JAPAN RELATED EVENTS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
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Prime Minister Noda met with President Obama on April 30. They announced a joint statement on a shared vision for the future, outlining initiatives on security, trade and investment, energy cooperation, and people-to-people connections. 
Applications are now available for MEXT Research, Undergraduate, and Special Training College Scholarships. These are special opportunities for graduate students and high school graduates. Scholarship benefits include travel and registration fees, as well as a monthly stipend. U.S. citizens living or studying in Southern California and Arizona are welcome to send in applications by June 13, 2012. Contact our MEXT desk for any questions. 
Call for applications now through June 15. This award honors manga artists who are contributing to the development of manga culture in the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs founded the International MANGA Awards to expand international exchange and mutual understanding through manga culture. Download the guidelines here: 
Read his tweets! Now on Twitter, Ambassador Fujisaki is tweeting in Japanese. Check out what he says. 
The construction of sustainable buildings is an important key to using resources wisely and efficiently, as well as protecting the health of occupants and reducing waste and pollution in the environment. On May 17, the U.S.-Japan Green Conference will focus on sustainable "green" construction, its trends, and what we can expect in the future of green construction. 
This newsletter is issued by the Japan Information & Culture Center