News & Events
Japan Car: Designs for the Crowded Globe
When: Now - April 19, 2009
Where: The Science Museum, London
The world of Japanese car design set against the backdrop of Japan’s unique culture is explored in a sophisticated new exhibition.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/galleries/japan_car.aspx
Kimono as Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota
When: November 1,2008 - January 4, 2009
Where: San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art, in a unique collaboration with the Timken Museum of Art, the Canton Museum of Art, Ohio, and the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Japan, is presenting a major exhibition of works by internationally recognized kimono artist Itchiku Kubota (1917–2003).
http://www.sdmart.org/exhibition-kimono-as-art-the-landscapes-of-itchiku-kubota.html
Mochitsuki Workshops
When: December 29-30, 2008
Where: JCCCNC (Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California) in San Francisco, CA
George Yamada of Yamada Seika will be providing workshops to learn how to make Mochi.
Oshogatsu — New Year’s Festival
When: January 11, 2009, 10am-5pm
Where: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL
Celebrating the Year of the Cow, the Morikami’s traditional New Year
celebratory festival, includes games and entertainment throughout the
museum and its gardens.
Junglecity Mochitsuki
When: January 17, 2009
Where: Hiroshi’s Restaurant on Eastlake, Seattle
The annual mochi pounding takes place at Hiroshi’s Restaurant. Everyone is welcome. RSVP and pre-payment required. Details will be announced on www.junglecity.com in January of 2009.
Noh: Pathos Behind the Mask
When: February 6-14, 2009
Where: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Denver
Lecture and Demonstration of Noh on the West Coast.
http://www.jflalc.org/index.php?act=tpt&id=139
2009 JET PROGRAM: Recruitment now in progress
Do you want to teach English in Japan? This program may be a good place to start. Sponsored by the Japanese government, The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program also known as the JET Program, invites young college and university graduates to experience a year in Japan.
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=jet
The Japan Foundation Now Accepting Applications
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 and now offers various programs and activities. They are now accepting applications.
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/instruction.html
2009 Japanese Government Scholarships
The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is now accepting applications for 2009 Japanese Government Scholarships for studying in Japan. U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho are eligible to apply at their office. The application forms are available on their website.
Undergraduate Student & Professional Training College Student:Deadline: July 18, 2008
http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors or Undergraduates
The Seattle Foundation is offering a new scholarship this year, the Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship. Students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska are eligible.
http://www.seattlefoundation.org/tateuchi/
Shizuoka International Translation Competition
When: Now - December 10, 2008
The Shizuoka International Translation Competition was established by Shizuoka Prefecture in 1995, with the goals of introducing outstanding works of Japanese literature to foreign audiences and of promoting international understanding.
