Consulate General of Japan in New York

Tomoko Ohno (Jazz Pianist) and Keico Watanabe (Artist) join together for a special live performance entitled "Jazz and Painting" for Friday Night Live. : http://bit.ly/FNL416INFO ... Jazz & Painting is a collaborative art performance where the sound of the piano becomes the art and the color of the paint becomes the sound. Please enjoy the gradual process of the jazz piano being expressed on a large white canvas. The 'Friday Night Live' concert series began in October 2020 as an initiative to support Japanese and American artists in New York. We are very proud to present 'Friday Night Live' and share the power of music with audiences in New York and the rest of the world.

Ahead of a visit to The White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga visited Arlington National Cemetery to participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Fostering International Relationships: Director Murakami of the JIC met with key leadership from International House NY. Since 1924, I-House has hosted university students and interns from all over the world. The meeting was enjoyed among the I-House grounds and cherry blossoms of Sakura Park, which is home to a stone Japanese lantern dedicated in 1960 by Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko as a gift to New York from the people of Tokyo.

Ahead of Friday's visit to The White House, the first visit of a foreign leader during the Biden presidency, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has released an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal highlighting Japan’s green investment and digital transformation to advance the free and open Indo-Pacific. #PMinAction

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on duty in the fight against COVID-19. Japanese research institutions and companies have redirected their R&D resources to find innovative, science-driven methods to study and deal with COVID-19 in Japan and around the world.

! ! Demons out! Fortune in! Setsubun, Japan's seasonal bean-throwing festival, celebrates spring and new beginnings. On setsubun, roasted beans are thrown at one's house and temples and shrines. The ritual is especially an exciting time for schoolchildren, who will pelt scary volunteers with beans! What are you doing to banish evil this year?

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Creating pride-filled unity in the Japanese community and strengthening the friendship between Japan and New York! Today, the Japan History Council of New York was established to collect and preserve material historically to the Japanese community in New York and share it with the world’s future generations. Japan - The Government of Japan Japan Society JAANY (The Japanese American Association of New York) #history #archives #japanUS #usjapan #Japaneseamerican #japanese #JAA #JAANY #asianamerican #community #council #friendship #NewYork #NYC #unity

! Join us on December 18th at 5PM for an evening with world-renowned pianist Taka Kigawa. Don’t miss what The New York Times (https://nyti.ms/37dV30B) highlighted as one of 10 classical concerts to stream in December. RSVP and we will see you there!

"Happy Fred Korematsu Day" January 30th is an important day to remember and honor Mr. Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American hero who fought to defend civil rights, civil liberties and social justice. Ambassador Yamanouchi delivered a speech for the 2nd Anniversary of the Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties in Fort Lee, NJ. Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/36tBpNf Fred T. Korematsu Institute | Fort Lee Today... Image courtesy of the family of Fred T. Korematsu See more

Amb. Yamanouchi invited former pro-baseball player and Manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines Bobby Valentine, and Honorary President of JAANY (The Japanese American Association of New York) Gary Moriwaki to his residence to honor their work in promoting goodwill between Japan and the United States. Together, Bobby Valentine and Gary Moriwaki started an American youth baseball team that plays friendship games with teams in Tohoku, the area affected by the Great East Ja...pan Earthquake. In the timeless words of Nelson Mandela, sport has the power to unite people in a way little else does. , . 2005 1974. . , , - . Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy

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.

: Ms. Susan Jun Onuma, President of JAANY (The Japanese American Association of New York) will be honored as an Autumn 2020 recipient of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for her contributions to the Japanese and Japanese American community. In light of her remarkable career, we interviewed Ms. Onuma: 1. . ...Continue reading

This is JigokudaniHell's Valleywhere wild Japanese macaques descend from hostile forests and steep cliffs to bathe in natural hot spring waters. Due to Jigokudani's inclement weather, despite tourism fame, the macaques have maintained their wild natures. Native to northern Japan, the macaque's thick fur allows them to deal with temperatures as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit. These snow monkeys sure know how to weather the cold! #midweek #wednesdayvibes #midweekmotivation #WinterIsComing Photos: Visit Japan Nagano, Nagano Jigokudani Yaen-koen

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!