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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Meets President Obama
Foreign Minister Kishida Meets
with Secretary Kerry On February 22, Prime Minister Abe met with President Obama at the White House. They discussed the further strengthening of the Japan‐U.S. relationship, the importance of the security alliance and bolstering economic ties, and Japan's position on the Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). See a summary and the joint remarks:
During his visit to Washington accompanying Prime Minister Abe, Foreign Minister Kishida met with Secretary Kerry to discuss foreign policy matters affecting the Japan‐U.S. relationship, including recent events in the Middle East and Asia. See a summary and remarks:
Prime Minister Speaks at CSIS
2013 Japan Bowl of Southern
California
Prime Minister Abe delivered a policy speech entitled "Japan is Back" at the CSIS during his visit to Washington, in which he highlighted the importance of Japan's strong economy and defense, and supporting her allies in building security, democracy, and prosperity. See Prime Minister Abe's speech at:
The inaugural Japan Bowl of Southern California, presented by the Japan America Society of Southern California, will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at the Four Points by Sheraton LAX. The event enables American high school students to showcase their knowledge of Japan, its language, its history, and its culture. Champions will be awarded a trip to compete in the National Japan Bowl® on April 11‐12, 2013.
Love to Nippon 2013
The Japan America Society of Southern California, the Nichi Bei Fujin Kai and Love to Nippon Project present this "3.11 Memorial Event: Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami". It will be held on March 10th at 2pm at LAPD Headquarters, feature a memorial ceremony, classical dance and musical tributes and activities and sessions on LA's disaster preparedness efforts. US-Japan Council
Japan Week The U.S.‐Japan Council will host its second USJC Japan Week in Tokyo on May 27‐30. The week will include a symposium convening business and public sector leaders for an afternoon of keynote speeches, a panel session, and a special tribute to the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye. Mr. Tadashi Yanai, Chairman & CEO of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., will serve as a keynote speaker. California Sees Value of
Japan's Earthquake Warning
System
The California State Senate has proposed to create an earthquake warning system similar to Japan's, which could allow precious seconds of notice to decelerate trains, bring elevators to safe positions, and warn building managers, schools and the populous of an impending shock. Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos Flute
Concert in Tucson Mar. 8th
Yume Japanese Gardens holds its first‐
ever concert Friday, March 8th at 7pm when it welcomes master bamboo flute player Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos for an evening perfor‐
mance of haunting traditional shakuhachi music. Ramos was born in Japan to Filipino parents, lives in British Columbia, Canada and is one of the foremost teachers and performers of shakuhachi in North America.
Latest Issue of Japan's Space
Agency Magazine
Japan's space agency, JAXA, has been very busy with astronaut missions, earth orbiting satellites, interplanetary probes and ambitious future project plans. Get the latest issue of JAXA Today to better Aurora Foundation Film
Screening The Aurora Foundation presents the 37th Annual Japan Academy Picture of the Year nominee "Kita no Canariyatachi" or "A Chorus of Angels". Directed by Junji Sakamoto and based on a short story by Confessions author Kanae Minato, the film was released in Japan on November 3, 2012. Screening on Saturday, observe the trajectory of Japan's activities in space!
March 23, 2013 at 2pm at the Aratani Japan America Theatre. Movie info: Event info: Hot Off the Virtual Press Japan Travel Magazine Update
Just in time to help you in contemplating a springtime trip to Japan, the latest JNTO monthly web magazine will provide the inspiration and inside travel tips to make your Japan journey an unforgettable experience. Check out the latest edition right here:
Chihiro Yamanaka in San Diego
The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will be performing in San Diego at Dizzy's in Pacifc Beach at 8pm on March 30th. The band features Yoshi Waki on bass and John Davis on drums. Tickets are sold at the door; for more information visit:
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