Japan-America Society of Washington DC
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Japan lives here ・ あなたが日本を感じる場所 JASWDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing Japanese culture to the Nation's Capital.
Washington, DC
Joined November 2015
Japan’s PM Kishida just delivered a spine tingling speech to a joint session of Congress— response from US Congress was electric. This bilateral relationship is in a really good place. @usembassytokyo @MofaJapan_en @JapanEmbDC @USAsiaPacific
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At White House this morning, Prime Minister Kishida announces gift of 250 new cherry trees to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States
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Farewell Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball
japantimes.co.jp
A post announcing his death said Toriyama was “working on many projects” and that “there was so much more that he wanted to accomplish.”
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In 1912 the people of Japan gave Washington DC our beloved cherry trees. This morning National Mall & Memorial Parks Superintendent Jeff Reinbold has announced that they will be in peak bloom from 23-26 March! #sakuramatsuri, #cherryblossomfest, #japanindc
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Excellent panel lineup @NWC_NDU: Minister Motosada Matano, @emmachanlettave, Lt Gen Chip Gregson, and DAS Robert Koepcke demonstrating the depth and breadth of US-Japan security cooperation.
Deep appreciation to the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, @jas_wdc, and the National War College, @NWC_NDU, for co-hosting @SasakawaUSA’s hybrid Security Symposium @NWC_NDU on February 26. Thank you to all the participants for coming to the event or watching it virtually!
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Special screening of, @shogunfx premier in DC…and on premier night no less! This series will be huge. Congrats to creators Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks, Producer and Star Hiroyuki Sanada, Star Anna Sawai, and Producer Eriko Miyagawa. Can’t wait for episodes 2-10.
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BREAKING: The second model of Japan's next-generation H3 rocket successfully lifted off on Saturday, in a much-needed boost to the nation’s satellite-launching and space exploration capabilities after the failure of its first model nearly a year ago.
japantimes.co.jp
With the H3, JAXA aims to maintain Japan’s prowess in rocket development technologies and give a jolt to related industries.
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RIP Seiji Ozawa, “the shaggy-haired, high-voltage maestro who served as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for almost 30 years and was widely considered the first Asian conductor to win world renown leading a classical orchestra”
washingtonpost.com
In the 1970s, at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, his studiously hip, turtle-necked, love-beaded image made him seem a new sort of music director for a new age.
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🇯🇵 Statement from the Embassy of Japan on Taylor Swift’s Reported Travel from Japan to the United States ✈️🏈 Are you ready for it?
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One of the many important gifts from Japan to the rest of us.
washingtonpost.com
Bidets are booming in popularity. Here's what to know about their history, environmental impact and other benefits before you buy.
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Deeply proud of our heroic colleagues at @japanairlinesJP.
nytimes.com
In addition to a well-trained crew and an advanced plane, the safe evacuation of 367 passengers came down to a relative absence of panic.
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Our thoughts are with the people of Ishikawa and others in Western Japan that are affected by todays quake.
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あけましておめでとうございます。🎍 Happy New Year from all of us at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC! Thank you for your support of the Society in 2023. We look forward to bringing you more engaging programming and content this year.
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Join our team! JASWDC is looking for an enthusiastic and highly-organized individual to fill the position of Sakura Matsuri Festival Assistant next Spring 2024. More position details and instructions on how to apply here: https://t.co/g8dcbhzdAj
#jaswdc #dcjobs #sakuramatsuri
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日本語を勉強しましょう! Registration for our Japanese Language School Winter Term is open. Sign up today to save with early bird registration: https://t.co/uj7CRf5fcu
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📢Position Announcement in Washington, DC: We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of JET Program Coordinator. Apply by Monday, November 27th. Click here for more details → https://t.co/BNKesgcyjt
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HURRY!!!!
Just like that, we have arrived at the day before the 2024 JET Program application deadline of November 17th! Remember to upload all necessary documents and click "Submit" by 11:59PM HST this Friday. Thank you for all your hard work. We're excited to see everyone's applications!
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A hearty congratulations to the team from Kyoto!!
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We’ll be there!
You read that right! Registration for Otakon 2024 opens in just under a week. You can find all the details at https://t.co/2j17RflV4u
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Calling all Japan arts & culture exhibitors, vendors, performers, and artists - we are now accepting applications for 2024 Sakura Matsuri participants! Apply today on our website: https://t.co/5jyI3QrxnR
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