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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The JBusiness is an online event for students to share their Japanese business-related projects and an event for presentations given by Japanese business insiders.If you are interested in learning Japanese business culture and considering employment at a Japanese-related firm in the future, JBusiness Forum is a great event to attend.The online webinar will be on Friday, November 20th at 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Once registered, the link will be sent via email. Registration will be available until Thursday, November 19th.Click here to register.
Every year, the Japanese Language School of Raleigh (JLSR) hosts a Book Fair for the general public. This year, the event will be held at Davis Drive Middle School Cafeteria in the cafeteria on November 21, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:40 PM. There will be a wide selection of Japanese books, picture books, comics, magazines, and DVDs & Blu-ray. Every book is only $2. All proceeds go to supporting JLSR and funding Japanese education for students. Please note that only card payment will be accepted. We kindly ask that you complete your sign-up by November 20th.Click here to register.
Koh Kazama traveled from Hokkaido to Okinawa as a music ambassador, forging deep bonds with people from all walks of life. Join him as he recounts his most meaningful encounters and shares behind-the-scenes photos and videos from a year on the road.Koh will be holding the recital at White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:30 PM. In addition, there will be a pre-concert discussion free for all who buy a concert ticket from 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM. Click here for registration and more details on the arrange of music.
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