Calendar of Events

March 1, 2018

Education Opportunities Festivals and Events Film Screenings Recurring Events Newsletter Archive

The Education and Culture department maintains a calendar of events page which provides information on current and upcoming Japan-related news, festivals, events, classes, and other opportunities. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive more detailed event information, club activities, and education opportunities. You can also like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all Japan-related events based in Florida. If you would like to suggest any additional Japan-related news and events in Florida, please contact us. All news and events must be submitted by the 20th of the prior month for a possible mention in our newsletter.

Please note: several of these links lead to websites that are unconnected with the Consulate General of Japan in Miami and the Japanese government. Therefore, we cannot verify the accuracy or legitimacy of the content provided on these websites. These links are provided as a courtesy to connect Florida residents with local Japan-related events and other opportunities. The Consulate General of Japan in Miami and the Japanese government does not necessarily endorse any of these websites over others with similar materials, and takes no responsibility for the content provided therein.

Education Opportunities

Interested in taking special courses in Japanese or related to Japan? Here we list upcoming educational opportunities available at schools and universities throughout Florida.

Link and Description

Date and Time

Location and More

Japanese Language Classes
for Broward County Public School Students

Rolling Enrollment | Broward County, FL

Broward County Public School Students! You can now learn Japanese for FREE through the Broward Virtual School Program. This is open to any student 7th-12th grade who has a Broward Student Number.

This class also counts as a world language class, needed to graduate! You can also register through Broward Virtual School. Have your school guidance counselor call BVS.

Questions? E-mail: satoko.fisher@browardschools.com
or call Broward Virtual School: (754) 321-6050

More Information

Festivals and Events

Get the latest information on this month's Japanese festivals and local Japan-related events taking place in cities throughout Florida. Experience Japanese culture, food and much more!

Link and Description	Date and Time	Location and More
Make a Tanabata Wish 2018 Event	July 3-8 10am - 5pm	Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Miami's National Bonsai Exhibition Event	July 28 10am - 5pm	HistoryMiami Museum 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
30th Annual U.S. Open Judo Championships Event	See link for details.	Fort Lauderdale, FL
41st Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast & Southeast U.S.-Japan Associations Event	October 18-20	Tokyo, Japan

Film Screenings

Can't get enough of Japanese cinema? See the latest Anime and Japanese film screenings taking place in theaters throughout Florida!

Link and Description	Date and Time	Location and More
"Fireworks" Anime Film	July 3, 5, 7	Throughout Florida
Studio Ghibli Fest 2018: "Princess Mononoke" Anime Film	July 22, 23, 25	Throughout Florida

Recurring Events

Each month there are a number of meetups and club gatherings for activities related to Japan. Learn more about local groups in Florida that run these events.

Link and Description	Date and Time	Location and More
Miami Chapter Ikebana International	Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month (September-November and January-April). 11:30AM - 2PM	Hibiscus Room at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd (S.W. 57th Ave.)
Naples Chapter Ikebana International	Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (November through May). 9:30AM - 11:30AM	Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
St. Petersburg Chapter Ikebana International	Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (September through May). 10AM - 11:30AM	Evans Hall at Chapel on the Hill 12601 126th St. North Seminole, FL 33776
FL JETAA Tampa Tsudoi An open social to meet people interested in Japan. Always the same time and place. No RSVP necessary! Tsudoi is the first Friday of each month from 7-8 pm (or later) at Jason's Deli in University Collection Shopping Plaza on the corner of Fowler and Bruce B. Downs (30th Street) near USF. Everyone is welcome. You don't need to speak Japanese or English to attend, but one of those is helpful. There's no agenda. It's just a casual time to meet others who share an interest in Japan. It's always the same place and time so you don't need to RSVP, just drop in. Stay for a minute or the whole time. Look for the little Japanese flag on the table.	Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month. 7PM - 9PM	Jason's Deli 2702 E Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL
Miami Coffee Kaiwa An open social to meet people interested in Japan. Always the same time and place. No RSVP necessary! Tsudoi is the first Friday of each month from 7-8 pm (or later) at Jason's Deli in University Collection Shopping Plaza on the corner of Fowler and Bruce B. Downs (30th Street) near USF. Everyone is welcome. You don't need to speak Japanese or English to attend, but one of those is helpful. There's no agenda. It's just a casual time to meet others who share an interest in Japan. It's always the same place and time so you don't need to RSVP, just drop in. Stay for a minute or the whole time. Look for the little Japanese flag on the table.	TBA	Contact
Sogetsu Florida Branch Sogetsu Ikebana Class / All Levels @ Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens	Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm	Please visit morikami.org for Registration
Miami Go Club MGC mission is to spread go throughout South Florida. To inspire everyone to challenge their minds and encourage our youth to develop confidence with problem solving skills.	Every Saturday 12:00PM - 6:00PM	Miami Lakes Branch Library

Newsletter Archive

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