Founded in 1980, The NC Japan Center strengthens North Carolina's academic, business, and cultural ties with Japan by serving as a focal point for interaction between their citizens, universities, companies, and public and private institutions.
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The third annual George Masa Youth Conservation Photography Prize is underway!Middle and high school students ages 11—18 from across the country are encouraged to get outside, explore the natural world, and share what they discover through photography.This year’s five categories are Birds, Wildlife, Plants & Fungi, Landscape, and Water. Winners will receive cash prizes, and their photographs will be exhibited at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville.The deadline to enter is Monday, November 16.Click here for more details and to register for the contest.
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There will be a Japanese Heritage Night at the NC Courage Soccer Game. The match will start at 5:00 PM and be held at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.Click here for exclusive discounted tickets and more events details.
Japan America Society of North Carolina (JASNC) is holding a conference for essential updates for Japanese employers and HR professionals. Issues specifically related to banking, immigration and talent recruitment will be talked by experts.These speakers include Kokoro Nonaka an expatriate specialist from Fifth Third Bank, David Garret an attorney from Maynard Nexsen, and Kana Maruyama a recruiting consultant from Quick USA, Inc. who is also a SHRM Certified Professional.This free, in-person event will be held at the Maynard Nexsen Office, 4141 Parklake Avenue, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27612, on October 22, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Following the event, there will be a short Q&A session with light refreshments provided.Click here for registration and more details. Registration will automatically close when full, but those who may add themselves to a waitlist.
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