Consulate-General Of Japan In Calgary

"Hearing everone cheer for me, I had to win." Champion of the July #GRANDSUMO Tournament, #Mitakeumi is one of the names to watch as the September Tournament begins. But what is he like outside the ring? Follow the link to learn more about him and other information about Sumo. #CoolJapan

#Taiyaki (#たい焼き) are a type of #wagashi (#和菓子) or traditional Japanese pastry. Sweet doughy outside with delicious Anko (餡子) or red bean paste inside. Have you ever wondered how they are made or if you could make one yourself? This is yet another fun thing you can do in #Tokyo’s #Asakusa district! Link here for more info. #TastyJapan #DiscoverJapan

Have you been to Japan? Are you thinking of going? It’s one of the most popular tourism destinations and for good reason! From the onsen (温泉) to Izakaya (居酒屋), the Japanese tradition of hospitality or “#Omotenashi” is so strong most travelers overprepare! A quick read through here and you'll be moving around Japan like a pro! #ExploreJapan #DiscoverJapan

2/3 of the worlds population who cannot read or write and 70% of those who live in poverty around the world are women. At the World Assembly for Women, #WAW 2014, in Tokyo approximately 100 women leaders gathered. There they drafted the WAW To Do, a 12 point proposal for action. Japan continues its commitment to creating a world where women shine.

#Okonomiyaki (#お好み焼き) is one of the signature dishes of Japan. If you've ever wanted to learn how to make it look no further! Do you have a Okonomiyaki recipie? Follow the link for more info! #TastyJapan

Did you know that the Ottawa Japanese Language School Language School is 42 years old?! 😱
Ms. Kazuko Kobayashi, the current Principal of OJLS, describes the school's evolution and explains how they now cater to children and adults! 👦👧👨👩
Are you interested in learning Japanese? 📖 The registration for the fall classes will take place this Saturday, September 8th!
... For more information, visit ➡️ http://ojls.ca/en
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Summer may be comming to a close but you can still enjoy lots of fun events at #NikkaYukoJapaneseGarden in Lethbridge! This coming weekend will feature many events including Japanese #Taiko drumming performances by the #LethbridgeCommunityTaikoAssociation (LCTA) and traditional Japanese dancing by the #NikeiCulturalSociety's Minyo Dancers! Follow the link here for more info on other upcoming events at Nikka Yuko. #日加湯子庭園 #太鼓

If you’re a fan of #ShonenJump’s #JOJOSBIZAREADVENTURE there’s a big reason to get exited! From now until October 1st, the National Art Center in #Tokyo will be showing an exhibition to celebrate this manga’s 30th anniversary. See website for full details. #CoolJapan #manga #漫画 #ジョジョ

Thank you for coming to our booth of Japan pavilion at #GlobalFest 2018! For those 5 days, over 1000 visitors came to our Yukata(#浴衣) and Happi（#法被） try-on event. We hope you enjoyed this part of #JapaneseSummer culture. All stage performances including Japanese #taiko drumming and #Yosakoi dance were also amazing. See more info on our website. #JapaneseCulture #GFYUKATA http://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itp r_ja/00_000591.html

We are now a month away from the submission deadline for the 2018 #JapanPhotoContest! Enter for a chance to win the #NikonCanada Grand Prize! Photos can be taken in Japan or Canada (with a Japan theme). We are looking forward to see your great works. See contest website for details. #Photography #Justgoshoot #CoolJapan #Nikon #TheCameraStore #Japanab

On #August11th, all things Japanese in Calgary were on display at #MaxBellArena. On that day, many Calgarians enjoyed the Calgary Japanese Festival “#Omatsuri”　organized by Calgary Japanese Community Association featuring many performances and kinds of #Japanesefood. We were also very happy to see an amazing collaboration between #EitetsuHayashi, his ensemble Eitetsu Fu-un no Kai together with other representatives from Albertan Japanese drumming (#Taiko) groups👏#英哲風雲の会 #CJCA #JapaneseCulture

Calling any Saskatchewan JET Alumni! If you're available during the first week of October, there's a great opportunity to meet people and share your JET experiences at the University of Regina! Conact the Calgary JET Desk today at jet@cl.mofa.go.jp for more details. #JETProgrammeCanada #JETAlumni #UofR

A memorable night for #JapaneseCulture in Calgary! #EitetsuHayashi and his ensemble, Eitestu Fu-un no Kai, gave their great performance of Japanese drumming (#Taiko) at #StudioBell in Calgary on #August10th. Our hearts were captured by the interweaving of stillness and movement created by Mr. Hayashi and his Fu-un no Kai, earning an extended standing ovation. All we were impressed by their enormous effort and elegant performance😯#Japanesemusic #林英哲 #英哲風雲の会 http://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itp r_ja/00_000589.html

The relationship between Japan and Africa will make big difference in the #ICT field. In #Rwanda, there are many young people passionate for computer programming and IT business, and they seek to develop their skills abroad. In #Kobe Japan, several educational institutions and companies are accepting these students from Rwanda where they can learn business ideas to use when they return home. IT Education can break down borders and forge a path to the future in Africa. #InternationalRelation #SDGs

Thank you to Mr. #EitestuHayashi, Eitetsu Fu-un no Kai and everyone who participated in the #Japanesedrumming (#Taiko) workshop on #August9th😀. At this workshop, Mr. Hayashi taught his own creative work entitled, "Sen-no-kaikyou (#千の海響)". Additionally, this workshop saw members from all the Japanese Taiko groups across Alberta gather together for the first time!! We were delighted to hear how pleased the participants were with the workshop.See more info on our website! http://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itp r_ja/00_000589.html #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseMusic

#JapanCanada90 Claude-Yves Charron, former Delegate General of Quebec in Tokyo, concerns himself with questions of international communications focusing more recently on problematics relative to cyberdiplomacy and cybersecurity. Through his brilliant university career, he has taught and supervised thesis and research projects, conducted 96 field investigations in East Asia, and authored more than a hundred publications. Watch more #JapanCanadaMe videos here: https://t.co/ieNzUVFTRK

Tomorrow's night is grand finale for #GlobalFest2018 ! 😆Wonderful Taiko performance by #MRUtaiko will be start at 7:20pm on Globalfest Village Stage. Don't miss their powerful and eye-catching drumming! It will also be the last day to experience Japanese culture at the Yukata try-on event and through other Japanese performances.👘 #GFYUKATA #MRU #MidnightTaiko #JapaneseSummer #Japanesedrum🇯🇵🇨🇦️🎇

Attention students accross Canada! Are you learning Japanese? Do you love making videos? You're in luck! The #CanadaJapaneseVideoContest is once again open for submissions! Send in your videos for a chance to win prizes and have them featured on #youtube! Submission deadline is November 17th. Link here for full details! #CJVC2018 #JapanFoundation #UofC #SFU #AlbertaEducation #クリエイテイヴ