Consulate General of Japan in New York

It is apple picking season! Have you tried or heard of Aomori apples? Picked from the trees of Aomori prefecture, these apples are famous for their crisp texture and balance of sweet and tart. Aomori produces most of Japan’s apples and local souvenir shops offer an array of desserts that incorporate the firm and juicy fruit.

In 1954, a giant kaiju emerged from the sea & changed popular culture forever. Birthed in the uncertainty of post-war Japan, Godzilla was the living embodiment of fear. Over 60 years and 30 sequels later, Godzilla continues to awe & terrify. Read more about the enduring appeal of Godzilla on Highlighting JAPAN, the monthly online magazine published by the Japanese Government: http://bit.ly/godzilla20 - - - #FolkloreThursday #popculture #japan #japaneseculture #godzilla #kaiju #moviemonsters #movies #movienight #october #films #film #japanculture #monstermovies #monster

The fall leaves are turning brown, red, & orange but the ginkgo are gilding the tree line a bright yellow. Filling parks and lining avenues, ginkgo trees are a fixture of the Japanese landscape and autumn. The tree’s T-shaped leaf even serves as the official symbol of Tokyo! (Wiki/JNTO)

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Shibuya Crossing is one of, if not THE busiest intersection in the world! Up to 3,000 people can walk through this hectic crossway at one time, thanks to traffic being stopped simultaneously in all directions. Shibuya Crossing is often compared to Times Square in New York City because of the amount of advertising and traffic in the intersection. The Starbucks located in the area also gets heavy foot traffic and is great place to watch the chaotic crossing. Video by jenkinson2455 CC BY-NC 2.0 https://flic.kr/p/TX5CRf #cityscape #newyorkcity #tokyo #japan #shibuyacrossing #video #japanfacts #funfacts #wow #timesquare #citydesign

Bippidi Boppidi BOO! Pop art icon Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin sits on a pier on the art island of Naoshima. Funky yet familiar, natural yet eclectic, welcoming yet foreignit’s no wonder that visitors from far and wide flock to Naoshima’s magical atmosphere. Photos: Yellow Pumpkin Toshi Island paddy CC BY 2.0 https://flic.kr/p/738qtS... Yayoi Kusama MEXT CC BY 4.0 Yuya Tamai CC BY 2.0 https://flic.kr/p/pBerKf #art #japaneseart #contemporaryart #popart #modernart #naoshima #yayoikusama #pumpkin #yellowpumpkin ##fall #halloween #polkadots #dots #trypophobia

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It is autumn and the chrysanthemum are in bloom! Known as kiku in Japanese, this traditional flower symbolizes longevity and royalty. The importance of kiku is emphasized in its role as the Imperial Family Emblem - with the royal seat appropriately dubbed the Chrysanthemum Throne. (Photos: JNTO)

Invited by the Japanese Club of Hunter College, our Cultural Affairs Specialist Ms. Midori Goto gave an Intro to Japan presentation about cultural differences & useful Japanese phrases. The attendees asked many insightful questions that showed their deep interest in Japan. Thanks to the students & professors who attended, and for your enthusiasm

UNIQLO USA donated 25,000 AIRism masks to New York City students with disabilities in the District 75 program. The Japanese brand’s generosity will help students and staff safely transition back to school. We are proud to see such a commitment to New York communities. https://www1.nyc.gov//uniqlo-donates-25000-airism-facemask

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It's Global Handwashing Day! Japan's hygiene habits are deeply rootedthis is Oshibori, a towel used to clean hands before a meal. In the Edo period, offering Oshibori to guests was a sign of hospitality. Now, in the spirit of Oshiori hospitality, many restaurants and places of service offer wet wipes with ethanol. Read more about the culture of hygiene in Japan at Web Japan: http://bit.ly/WASHWEBJP Global Handwashing Day... . CDC #GlobalHandwashingDay #washyourhands #sanitation #publichygiene #publichealth #japanhealth #health #handwashingday #handwashing #cleanjapan #japan #hygienehabits #oshibori #japaneseculture #history #japanesehistory #handhygiene

Long lasting ties in Pennsylvania - Ambassador Yamanouchi joined the current Mayor of Scranton and Official JET Program USA alumna, Paige Gebhardt Cognetti for a wonderful conversation on the further development of partnership and collaboration between Scranton and Japan. We look forward to continuing an already long-lasting relationship with Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti!

Building strong ties in Pennsylvania - Ambassador Yamanouchi and Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown had a dynamic discussion on topics that ranged from further strengthening economic ties to forming partnerships between Wilkes-Barre and Japan. We are excited by Mayor Brown’s efforts to transform Wilkes-Barre City into a capital of entrepreneurship!