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Black and white portrait of Gov. James Hunt, Jr. in 1980 standing in front of the Seal of NC and the NC state flag

Jan 27, 2026

NC Japan Center Remembers Gov. Jim Hunt
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Aug 18, 2025

The NC Japan Center Welcomes Gray as First Platinum Corporate Member

We are excited to announce that Gray has joined the NC Japan Center as its first ever Platinum Corporate Member. Gray’s Platinum membership not only provides vital and much needed support to the Japan Center’s mission and work, but most notably provides for a special scholarship that will help send one deserving undergraduate student to…
Order of the Dogwood Medal

Jun 14, 2024

NC Japan Center Introduces “Order of the Dogwood”

New Academic Award to Honor Japanese Studies In a bid to recognize and celebrate university students dedicated to the study of Japanese language and culture, the NC Japan Center has unveiled a prestigious academic award known as “The Order of the Dogwood.” This initiative aims to elevate the visibility of students who have demonstrated exceptional…

Sep 11, 2024

NCJC Brings Groundbreaking Documentary, “Carving The Divine” to Venues Across NC

The NC Japan Center is collaborating with filmmaker Yujiro Seki to bring communities across NC the fascinating and highly secretive world of 仏師 (Busshi, pronounced booshee), or master artisans of Buddhist carvings. Carving the Divine is Yujiro Seki’s feature-length documentary that offers an intimate look into the world of these Buddhist sculptors and the strict…

Sep 28, 2023

NC State Global Welcomes New NC Japan Center Director

Get to know Stephen Sumner, the new NCJC Director, and his vision for NC-Japan educational and business connections.

Mar 23, 2023

AI Technology in the Court System

community Professional Online Workshop 11 ( Legal l Series )

Mar 13, 2023

コミュニティプロフェッショナルワークショップシリーズ⑪「裁判所に導入されるAI（人工知能）テクノロジーについて」

Jan 23, 2023

Karl Warsop: Hiroshima Neighborly Brewing

We recently sat down with Mr. Karl Warsop, an NC State alumnus, former exchange student to Hiroshima Shudo University, and current Brewmaster at Hiroshima Neighborly Brewing in Hiroshima City. We talk about Karl’s path to Japan, how he got into the brewing industry, and why Hiroshima has a special place in his heart. Check out…

Nov 15, 2022

President Sean Suggs: Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina

We had the wonderful opportunity recently to sit down with President Sean Suggs at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (“TBMNC”) – the $3.8 billion, 2,110-new-job-creating project and facility at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in Liberty, NC. Join us as we learn more about this record investment in the state of North Carolina and its people, TBMNC’s…