Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
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Official Twitter page of the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, managed by our cultural and public relations division, the Japan Information Center (JIC).
Chicago, IL
Joined November 2011
Are you a Japanese language student who wants a chance to showcase your skills? Applications for the 40th Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest are open! Please submit your application by 5pm on Friday, February 13th. https://t.co/ppZnwtxiYZ
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The 11th annual Japanese Literature Publishing Project (JLPP) International Translation Competition is open! The entry submission period is from May 1 to May 31. For more information, please visit the competition page: https://t.co/FyUVAhHy7o
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Submissions are still being accepted for KCC-JEE’s 26th annual High School Essay Contest! The winner will receive round-trip airfare to Japan & four weeks of homestay and language study in Kyoto. Be sure to submit your essay by 11:59pm (CT) on February 2. https://t.co/XLxJoT9bGX
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The Tsunagu Project, organized by the Chicago-based non-profit K2 GlobeAthlete is a special program that offers student-athletes the opportunity to grow through volleyball and build lasting friendships between Japan & the U.S. For more details, visit https://t.co/0yl15FsI4m
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Huge thanks to Honorary Consul Stephen B. Knapp for his exceptional support during my January visit to St. Louis—thoughtfully guiding everything from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of St. Louis’ New Year Celebration to the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
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On January 21–22, I attended the Meeting of Japanese Heads of Mission in the U.S. at the Embassy of Japan (@JapanEmbDC ) in Washington, D.C. The meeting itself proved highly valuable, and I participated alongside 13 fellow Consuls General, Ambassador Shigeo Yamada, and senior
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On 1/15, DCG Kishi attended the opening for a new Japanese American exhibit at @saintlouishm. Thank you to the museum, JACL, and JASSTL for their hard work in keeping Japanese-American stories alive in St. Louis! https://t.co/vRwZO9EnVO DCG remarks: https://t.co/33BDQhb5Lu
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Koga Falls in Aso, Kumamoto Pref. is a pair of waterfalls that falls flow over a cliff on the outer rim of Mt. Aso. From Jan. - Feb., strong winds from the Aso Valley can freeze the falls, and the spray forms ice pillars and fine “ice flowers” that sometimes cover the rock face.
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The @ChicagoParks' Osaka Garden is seeking to fill two part-time, seasonal positions. For more information, please visit the provided links below. - Program and Event Assistant: https://t.co/7DSxVtRdam - Program and Event Coordinator: https://t.co/VUczTRWEuI
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18+. $24.84 per hour. Under supervision, coordinates special programs and events to bring programming resources to parks that would otherwise be unavailable. Performs related duties as required.
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On January 24, I visited the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum (@SaintLouisHM) to see Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy. The Museum confronts hatred, preserves memory, and promotes understanding—a mission that resonates deeply today. Resilience features works by
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On January 16, I joined a dinner at the University Club of Chicago (@UClubChicago) hosted by Professor Sam Sisodia of the Unviersity of Chicago (@UChicago). Professor Sisodia is a leading neuroscientist whose work has advanced our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, focusing
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On January 23 in St. Louis, I had the honor of attending the New Year Celebration of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of St. Louis. Under President Kazuhiko Baba, the Chamber supports Japanese companies and business interests in the greater St. Louis area and
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...future leaders in Japanese language learning & careers related to Japan. We thank Mr. Okamura, Ms. Kurata, & Chicago World Language Academy for their continuous efforts & support of Japanese language education. Thank you to Dr. Chikamatsu for presenting the honorable accolade.
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📸 credit: Chicago World Language Academy Congrats to the CWLA on receiving the @AATJ14 K-12 Growing Program Award! This award honors Japanese language programs that excel in using their resources to provide high-quality education, strengthen local communities, and inspire...
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In Japan, winter warmth comes from cozy traditions like the kotatsu (こたつ), a heated table with a blanket, and kairo (カイロ), heat packs for on-the-go comfort. Seasonal dishes like nabe and oden also helps to keep you toasty. How do you like to stay warm in winter?
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On Jan 15, I welcomed Joffrey Ballet (@joffreyballet) leadership—Greg Cameron, President & CEO, and Christine Rocas, Rehearsal Director—along with three outstanding Japanese dancers, Yumi Kanazawa, Hyuma Kiyosawa, and Nae Kojima, to my Evanston home to celebrate the Joffrey
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On Jan 15, I welcomed Joffrey Ballet (@joffreyballet)’s President & CEO Greg Cameron, Rehearsal Director Christine Rocas, and three outstanding Japanese dancers—Yumi Kanazawa, Hyuma Kiyosawa, and Nae Kojima—to my Evanston home to celebrate the Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary.
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On January 17, I attended the Chicago Japanese Club (CJC) New Year Celebration at Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows, IL. Founded in March 1993 as the Mid America Japanese Club and renamed as the Chicago Japanese Club (CJC) after merging with the Japanese American Association
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For more information about office hours, please visit our website: https://t.co/zYvIgRc12j
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Snowy days like these make for the perfect time to build a 雪だるま! ⛄️
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