Earthquake Information

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• 1/27: Looking for something to do tonight? There is still time to register for the JICC's Animezing screening of Steamboy! Also, be sure to check out our Picasa Gallery for images from Hirayama After Hours!
• 1/24: Have you registered yet for Friday's screening of Steamboy? Don't miss out on the fun, RSVP now!
• 1/20: We are pleased to announce that the JICC will be screening Steamboy as our Animezing for the month of January. Click here to RSVP!
• 1/19: Don't forget to stop in tonight between 5 and 8 for Special Extended Viewing Hours of our current exhibition, Road of Destiny: Ikuo Hirayama's Silk Road. We hope to see you there!
• 1/18: We are expecting a full house tonight for Shall We Dance?, so be sure to arrive early to ensure you get a seat!
• 1/17: As a reminder, we will be screening Shall We Dance? tomorrow evening at the JICC. If you haven't taken the opportunity to RSVP yet, please do so, and be sure to get here early because seats are sure to fill up!
• 1/12: Be sure to check out the most recent edition of Japan Now, as well as a fresh gallery of pictures from the Embassy Adoption Program at Thomson Elementary School here in D.C.!
• 1/10: Save the date and RSVP now! We will be screening Shall We Dance?, directed by Masayuki Suo, as our January J-Film!
• 1/9: Congratulations again to our 2012 Nengajo Design Contest winners Lasha Tamae and Jasmine Ying! Read about them and see their nengajo designs here!
• 1/4: Happy New Year from the JICC! Got a few minutes? Click here to see the 2012 Nengajo Design Contest winners and runners-up! Also, all entries from this year's contest are posted in the JICC's Photo Gallery!
• 12/22: Congratulations to our 10 Nengajo Design Contest finalists! In addition to our Facebook page, all design submissions are now featured on the JICC Picasa Photo Gallery. Click here to check them all out!
• 12/21: The newest edition of Japan Now is up! Enjoy it over a cup of hot cocoa or your favorite holiday beverage!
• 12/20: The submission deadline for the JICC's 2012 Nengajo Design Contest has passed, thanks for all the great submissions! Now, head on over to our Facebook page to vote for your favorites. Finalists will be announced Thursday!
• 12/15: If you're coming to the JICC's screening of Hana: The Tale of a Reluctant Samurai tonight, be sure to arrive early to get your seat! We are expecting a full house!
• 12/12: Saori Yuki's collaboration with Pink Martini, "1969," has reached the top of the jazz charts in North America and Europe! Read about it here, and if you're looking for a little Monday night music, don't forget that Pink Martini will be performing at Strathmore tonight!
• 12/9: We are very pleased to announce our December J-Film, Hana: The Tale of a Reluctant Samurai, directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. Click here for more information and registration!
• 12/8: Don't forget the JICC is screening Howl's Moving Castle tomorrow at 6:30pm! Register now before the event is full!
• 12/6: The Washington, D.C. metro area has a new kimono specialist, Atelier Kanawa. You can see her contact info on the JICC's D.C. Links page, or visit her website here!
• 12/6:The Japan Tourism Agency has launched its new campaign, the Japan Big Welcome Campaign! Head on over to their website here to check it out!
• 12/2: We are very pleased to announce our special November/December Animezing, Howl's Moving Castle, an anime classic directed by Hayao Miyazaki! RSVP now! We hope to see you next Friday!
• 11/23: As a reminder, the JICC will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving! Nonetheless, we look forward to seeing your nengajo designs soon!
• 11/23: For all of those interested in attending the Pink Martini and Saori Yuki show at Strathmore on December 12th, the collaboration album "1969" cracked the Top-10 (at number 7) on Japan's Oricon charts this week! Read about it here!
• 11/22: Attention artists everywhere! We are happy to announce the JICC 2012 Nengajo Design Contest! Check the event page for more information. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
• 11/21: Looking for scholarships and scholarship programs that will send you to Japan? Check out the D.C. Metro Area Events page for information about three new scholarship opportunities sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Japanese American Citizens League!
• 11/18: Come on out to the JICC tonight for our screening of 442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity, with a special Q&A session featuring Terry Shima and Grant Ichikawa after the show! Don't forget to RSVP, and be sure to get here early!
• 11/9: In honor of Veterans Day and the Japanese-American veterans who recently received the Congressional Gold Medal, the JICC would like to announce 442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity as our November J-Film. RSVP now!
• 11/7: Head on over to The Japan Times website to read about the opening of Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake. Also, be sure to come down to the JICC before November 30th to see it for yourself!
• 10/25: Looking for a great way to kick off your Halloween weekend? RSVP now for our October Spooktacular finale The Great Yokai War! Click here to register, and don't forget to come dressed in costume!
• 10/25: Have you picked up your copy of Haruki Murakami's 1Q84 yet? If not, head on over to the New York Times and read a new feature on Murakami's writing before diving into his new book!
• 10/20: The JICC will be co-presenting a new photography exhibition titled MOVING FORWARD: Life after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Visit the Upcoming Exhibits page for more information!
• 10/18: October Spooktacular continues tomorrow with J-Film Fine, Totally Fine. Be sure to RSVP, and we'll see you tomorrow night at the JICC!
• 10/17: For all those Haruki Murakami bookworms out there, the BBC has published an article on the allure of Murakami's literature ahead of IQ84's English release. Read it here!
• 10/11: Don't forget, the JICC has an October Spooktacular Special Screening of Ringu tomorrow evening at 6:30pm! Click here to RSVP!
• 10/6: Just announced! Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture Yuji Kuroiwa and Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki will speak on the reconstruction effort in Japan at Post-Quake Japan: Reconstruction from the Region. Registration is required, so sign up today!
• 10/5: Announcing the JICC October Spooktacular - A Month-Long Celebration of Spooky Japanese Cinema! RSVP now for Ringu, showing Wednesday, October 12th! Then, be sure to head over to our Facebook page and help us celebrate this festive time of year by posting about your favorite spooky Japanese film.
• 9/30: Do you like wasabi? It may save your life someday! Click here to read about a group of Japanese chemists who recently won the Ig Nobel award for their wasabi alarm.
• 9/29: Stop by tomorrow for two great events at the JICC: September's Animezing and the final day of Friendly Competition: Images from the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final! We look forward to seeing you!
• 9/28: ‎2011 FIFA World Cup Champions Nadeshiko Japan made a short video to thank their friends and fans around the world for their support! Watch it here.
• 9/28: Don't forget that the JICC's current exhibit, Friendly Competition: Images from the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, ends this Friday September 30th! Come check it out before it's gone!
• 9/26: Looking for an intergalactic adventure? Don't forget to RSVP for Friday's Animezing: Welcome to the Space Show! Click here for details!
• 9/26: Head on over to Cool Hunting to read about a new twist on an old favorite: purse hooks!
• 9/26: Will Mt. Fuji and Kamakura soon join the ranks of Japan's 16 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Click here to read about a new effort to push these two cultural icons in today's Asahi Shimbun!
• 9/22: It's a busy day for Japan-related events in D.C.! Celebrate the last "official" day of summer by getting out and going to see the new exhibition at Artisphere or attending a lecture about Japan! Click here for more details.
• 9/21: Did you RSVP to see Tokyo Story tonight at the JICC? Be sure to come early and get your seat before the auditorium fills!
• 9/20: Kick it out! Interested in learning more about Tokyo street culture? Today The Japan Times is featuring "Get Your Kicks in Japan," an article discussing the history and burgeoning popularity of sneaker fashion in Japan!
• 9/20: Did you miss the tour of Ippakutei and the Old Ambassador's Residence? We've posted pictures from this AIA Architecture Week event, so head on over to the gallery and check them out!
• 9/19: The Mainichi Shimbun is featuring a great article today about 6 Japanese who recently swam to Taiwan as a symbol of gratitude for its help after the March earthquake and tsunami. Read about it here!
• 9/19: Need an excuse to brush up on your manners? Check out this gallery of vintage Tokyo subway posters! Don't forget to be courteous to those around you!
• 9/15: Looking for a small glimpse into current Tokyo fashion trends? Head on over to Cool Hunting to read about Anrealage, a small Harajuku-based shop going old school with its fashion-forward, "low-pixel" clothing!
• 9/14: Ready for an exciting trek across the galaxy? RSVP now for September's Animezing, Welcome to the Space Show!
• 9/13: Don't forget, AIA Architecture Week's tour of Ippakutei and the Old Ambassador's Residence is tomorrow! If you want to partake, head on over to the event page and register now!
• 9/9: Registration for Tokyo Story is now CLOSED. Thank you to all who registered, we look forward to seeing you on September 21st!
• 9/9: Here's one more reason to be excited about the Cherry Blossom Centennial! The National Gallery of Art announced today that it will be exhibiting Ito Jakuchu's Colorful Realm of Living Beings in its entirety this March and April! This will be the first showing ever outside of Japan, so be sure not to miss it! Read more here!
• 9/7: In honor of Japan's Respect for the Aged Day (Keiro no Hi), the JICC is proud to announce September's J-Film: Tokyo Story, directed by Ozu Yasujiro! Seats for the showing of this Ozu classic are sure to fill fast, so RSVP now!
• 9/7: Mark your calendars! A great new exhibition opens at Artisphere on September 22nd, featuring works from Japan's leading electronic composer, Ryoji Ikeda!
• 9/6: Visit the JICC YouTube page to see a new video of Admiral Patrick Walsh's July lecture at the JICC about Operation Tomodachi - Support, Compassion, Commitment. Don't forget to share your thoughts!
• 9/2: It's September, and the weather may be starting to cool off, but Japan-related events in the D.C. area are heating up! Check out our D.C. Metro Area Events page for an extensive list of events coming up soon!
• 9/2: Please be aware that the JICC will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Have a great weekend everyone!
• 8/29: Looking for a fun course to fill your freetime in early October? Rare Book School is sponsoring a week-long class taught by Ellis Tinios, titled, "The Art of the Book in Edo and Meiji Japan, 1615-1912." Learn more about this educational opportunity here!
• 8/29: Head on over to our Picasa page to see new pictures of the SportsUnited Japan Delegation's visit to Ambassador Fujisaki's residence! Enjoy the photos!
• 8/26: Don't forget to drop by the JICC tonight for Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century. This action-packed mystery is sure to leave the whole family smiling. It starts at 6:30PM, so RSVP now!
• 8/26: Looking for something interesting to do this weekend while wet and windy weather keeps you locked indoors? Register to participate in the Freer | Sackler online workshop, The Story of Chigusa. It will be a great way to pass the time and ride out the storm!
• 8/26: Check out our Facebook page for some awesome stories about the 65th Little League World Series and the history of Japanese-style curry rice!
• 8/19: Congratulations to the Japan women's soccer team for receiving the People's Honor Award! Want to relive that historic FIFA World Cup Final? The JICC is now displaying "Friendly Competition: Images from the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final" as an exhibit. Stop in today and check it out!
• 8/18: Visited our Facebook page recently? Head on over to find links to some great stories about J-Pop and the recovery effort in Tohoku!
• 8/17: Coming tonight to see The Face of Jizo at the JICC? Be sure to get here early, we are expecting a full house!
• 8/15: Hey anime and manga fans, check out our gallery of pictures from Otakon 2011 on Picasa! No cosplay required!
• 8/12: We are pleased to announce August's Animezing, Case Closed: The Last Wizard of the Century, directed by Kenji Kodama. RSVP now!
• 8/12: Registration is now open for AIA Architecture Week 2011, featuring a tour of the Embassy of Japan's Ippakutei Teahouse and the Old Ambassador's Residence! Click here for more information, and don't forget to RSVP before this popular event fills!
• 8/12: Check out these pictures of the Japan Baseball Delegation visiting the U.S. from Tohoku on the U.S. Department of State’s SportsUnited Program!
• 8/11: The JICC has posted pictures from both sessions of Nihongo Hiroba! Click here to see the pictures, and don't forget to visit our Google Picasa Web Gallery as well!
• 8/8: Tomorrow the JICC is holding a second session of Nihongo Hiroba! If you plan to come, please don't forget to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow afternoon!
• 8/8: Registration to see The Face of Jizo, August's J-Film, is now CLOSED. Thank you to all who RSVP'd. Please stay tuned for information regarding August's Animezing and September's J-Film!
• 8/5: Did you miss Nihongo Hiroba last week? Don't despair, we will be having a second session at the JICC on Tuesday, August 9th at 2:00pm. RSVP now!
• 8/5: Announcing our J-Film for the month of August: The Face of Jizo, directed by Kazuo Kuroki! Be sure to RSVP, and we will see you on August 17th!
• 8/5: The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now accepting entries for the 5th International MANGA Award! To learn more, click here.
• 7/27: Are you in the Baltimore area? JICC will be at the Otakon Thursday Matsuri Festival tomorrow. Stop by and say hi!
• 7/27: We're flattered to have tomorrow's kamishibai storytime featured on Cultural Tourism's homepage.
• 7/24: Did you miss Admiral Walsh's talk at JICC? Check out the photos of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander's lecture!
• 7/24: Are you a middle or high schooler studying Japanese? We've introduced a new program for this summer just for you! Check out our Nihongo Hiroba.
• 7/1: What's your favorite Japanese food? Weigh in on our facebook page!
• 7/1: Introducing our new summer series: Kamishibai Storytime! Our first storytime will celebrate the Star Festival (Tanabata) on July 7th at 10:30! Hope to see you there!
• 6/3: We're tickled pink that seats were filled so fast for our night as host of the EuroAsia Shorts film festival. If you missed your chance, how about a feature length film? There are still a few open seats left for The Chef of South Polar on June 15th.
• 5/20: Stop by our booth tomorrow at the Meridian International Childrens' Festival to say hi! We'll be there with origami kits, happicoats for the kids to try on and manju (sweet bean cakes).
• 5/20: Tonight! Join us for our second event at our new space at 1150 18th Street NW. We're pleased to be one of the venues for the Kids World Cinema film festival.
• 5/5: Announcing "The Poetry of Kimono"! Join us on May 16th for this presentation by living master of the kyo-yuzen dyeing technique, Naoki Nomura.
• 4/28: The JICC is preparing to re-open at our new facilities at 1150 18th St. NW soon. Stay tuned for more news of our opening and we'll see you there!
• 4/14: Please check continuing updates about the earthquake recovery, above, including new information regarding the radioactivity around the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station.
• 4/6: We are now accepting inquiries again! Please call us at 202-238-6949. Unfortunately, our facilities remain closed for relocation. Stay tuned for updates.
• 4/6: Continuing updates to the earthquake information section above, including Travel Information and recent Official Statements. Please note that the Book of Condolences has been closed.
• 3/22: Continuing updates to the earthquake information section above, including Travel Information, Ambassador Fujisaki's Remarks, and Book of Condolences information. Also, updated the website background to increase readability.
• 3/18: We are constantly updating the disaster information in the section above. Keep checking back for more information, and be sure to visit our Facebook page for even more frequent updates!
• 3/16: New employment opportunity: Webmaster / Office Manager.
• 3/14: Please see above for information related to the earthquake. Also, please note that this month's J-Film, The Chef of South Polar, has been postponed.
• 3/1: Announcing this month's J-Film: The Chef of South Polar. Plus, a new issue of Japan Now. Also, happy Hina Matsuri (see above)!
• 2/24: New DC-Area Events: a piano and viola concert (with special price for JICC readers!), a Noh performance, and a sushi making workshop.
• 2/18: Big news! We've reorganized the website navigation to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Plus, we've implemented some other stylistic changes to help the site load more quickly and to better show off the most exciting new stories. Look around and let us know what you think!
• 2/15: Added many new events to the DC-Area Events page, including concerts, art workshops, a poetry competition, and films.
• 2/14: This month the JICC's Animezing Series returns with a thrilling adventure, doling out a healthy dose of sweetness for chocolate and anime lovers alike! RSVP now for Chocolate Underground on February 25th at 6:30pm!
• 2/3: We've rescheduled What the Snow Brings for February 16th at 6:30pm. RSVP now!
• 1/31: We're now accepting summer intern applications!
• 1/26: Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, tonight’s J-Film screening of What the Snow Brings has been cancelled. More information regarding the rescheduling of this event will be made available as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you in advance for your understanding.
• 1/21: Put up the first Japan Now of the new year!
• 1/13: Details added for this month's J-Film: What the Snow Brings - RSVP now!
• 1/10: Put up Lasha's winning Nengajo card (above). Click it for more!
• 1/6: Details added for this month's documentary: Mothers’ Way, Daughters’ Choice. Also, three new DC-Area Events: Take Dance performance, Ghost of Yoshida Doctrine lecture, and Summer Wars anime film.
• 1/5: Check out the new issue of Japan Now!
• 1/4: Congratulations to our Nengajo Contest winners and runners-up!