Date: May 5

Where: Ichimura Miami Japan Gardens

1101 MacArthur Causeway Watson Island Miami Fl 33139

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You’re invited to Celebrate Spring with music, food, entertainment, flower arrangements (Ikebana), traditional storytelling and more… Join us at the Japanese Garden May 5th.

Date: June 15

Time: 9:00 AM - Noon

Where:Christ the King Catholic Church
821 S. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33609

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The Tampa Natsu Matsuri is organized by the Tampa subchapter of Florida JETAA, and is the biggest JETAA state event of the year! Enjoy games, food, and contests - this year at a new location!

Date: May 3-5
Where: Sheraton Tampa East, Tampa, FL
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KHAOTIC KON is a weekend-long celebration of the anime, video games, and sci-fi genres, giving all a chance to come together as a nation. – from anime(Japanese animation), manga(Japanese comics), J-pop and J-Rock (Japanese pop and rock music) to cosplay(costume design and performance), Video games and Sci-fi (Science fiction).

Date: May 10-12
Where: Windham Jacksonville Riverwalk
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After many years of planning, a brand new Anime & Japanese Cultural convention, Bellecon 2013 is finally coming to Jacksonville, Florida! Visit us at www.belleconventions.com to learn more!

Date: May 24-26
Where: International Palms Resort & Conference Center

6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
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Started in 2011, Florida Anime Experience is a fan convention designed to focus specifically on anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. The “No Halo in our Game Room” policy extends through the DNA of our event. Many anime conventions in and around Florida have, in recent years, diluted themselves by incorporating elements of comic books, science fiction, steam punk, and video games that have little to nothing to do with Asian based popular culture.

We’re looking to change that.

Date: June 1-2

Where: University of Central Florida Student Union, Orlando, FL

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Knightrokon is an anime convention in its second year, located at the University of Central Florida and started by Anime Spot, the anime club at UCF. Knightrokon's mission is to provide for UCF students and the convention community alike by running quality anime-themed events and bringing everyone together, from vendors and artists to panelists and fans who just want to have fun.

Date: June 14-16

Where: Miami Sheraton

3900 NW 21st Street Miami, Florida 33142

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Mizu Con is an annual convention based on Japanese Animation and the many sub-genres of Anime. Mizu Con will feature many of the festivities found at most Anime conventions. Events will include interesting and informative panels, Anime DVD screenings, live action movies, video gaming and even an Anime music video showcase! Mizu Con will also host an Artist Alley where local artists may showcase and sell their artwork and crafts. In addition there will be a cosplay contest, special guests, a dealer's room and much more! With over 30 years combined staffing and running Anime conventions, we hope to bring a quality show to the community annually and with community support we will be able to achieve our goal.

Date: June 21-23

Where: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

225 CoastLine Drive East Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Ancient City Con (or ACC) started in 2007 as a one day only convention in St. Augustine, FL. We set out to create a convention where all things related to Sci-fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime were welcome instead of creating a specific “geek niche” event. The majority of programming and events at ACC are primarily run by fans for the fans. Since then, we have moved north to Jacksonville, FL and expanded to a 3 day convention that includes all things Sci-fi, Fantasy, Gaming, Contests, Anime, Horror, Literary & Publishing, Cosplay, Discussion Panels, Art, Independent Film Screening, Nerdcore Musicians/Bands, Special Guests and more! We have received tremendous help and support from the fan community and continue to grow and add something new every year!

Date: February 12 – May 19, 2013
Time: 7:15 PM
Where: Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, Fl 33446
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Morikami Museum senior curator Tom Gregersen will be retiring soon after a 35-year career of service to the museum-going public of South Florida. Before he says “Sayonara,” however, he would like to share some favorite objects from the museum’s treasure vault with the audience that has graciously supported his efforts over the decades. From art to unusual objects of everyday living, this exhibition will explore the meaning of each object and what it has to say to Gregersen about Japan, while presenting the personal stories of adventure and triumph that lie behind them all.

Date: April 24-August 25, 2013
Where: Florida International University, Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street Miami, FL 33199
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The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (FIU) presents the Third Annual Museum Studies Exhibit: Five Elements, Asian Art at the Frost.  This exhibition, drawn from a comprehensive group of paintings, sculptures, and other artwork from Asian countries including China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam in The Frost Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, is curated, designed and installed by students in the Graduate Certificate of Museum Studies Program.

This annual exhibition is part of the Introduction to Museum Ethics, Policies and Procedures course, intended to teach students about the inner workings of museums.  By having firsthand experience creating an exhibition, students are introduced to a portion of the collection, for which they research the artists and art movements, and work in a team to develop the curatorial threads of the exhibition.  They also learn proper collections and registration procedures by creating the catalog, labels, and supplemental educational materials.

Date: June 4 - September 15
Where:Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, Fl 33446
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Wood Be Kindred Spirits features one of the largest and never before seen collections of kokeshi in the United States. Kokeshi, simple wooden cylinder-shaped forms with round heads, debuted in the mid-19th century. While some believe they were made to soothe teething infants, others say kokeshi were created to comfort the mothers of unborn children, victims of abortion, miscarriage, and stillbirth. Whatever their function, the whimsical and kindhearted faces of kokeshi bring joy and comfort to all those who come into contact with them.

Date: June 4 - September 15
Where:Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, Fl 33446
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Tanabata (“Evening of the 7th”) celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair, respectively), star-crossed lovers separated by the Milky Way and brought together only once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh month. In honor of Tanabata, the Morikami Museum features a selection of photographs by Jade Matarazzo, who captured the faces of the Tanabata festival as it is celebrated in São Paulo, Brazil, home to the largest Japanese community outside of Japan.

The exhibition was made possible by the support of West Encounters East and the documentary created by Executive Producer Stella Holmes.

Date: May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Where:Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, Fl 33446
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Summer nights in South Florida are something special, especially when they are augmented with taiko drums and a cultural backdrop that can't be beat! Add a cold drink, a breathtaking sunset and a walking path through a tranquil garden, and you've got Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks!

Stroll the gardens at your own pace and take advantage of our self-guided audio tour. Excite your palate with something delicious from our own Cornell Café, indulge in some shopping at the Museum Store or tantalize your senses with a drumming performance by Fushu Daiko.

Date: May 6, May 10

Time: Check your local PBS station for viewing times
Event details: website

Exploring the fusion of Eastern and Western art in the works of Japanese-Brazilian artists. The documentary also details the culture, lifestyles and traditions of the artists; and examines the themes that are often found in their art. Created by Miami-based executive producer Stella Holmes.

Date: May 11
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where:Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, Fl 33446
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Celebrate World Bonsai Day & Morikami's New Designation as a World Bonsai Friendship Federation Resource Center

Date: May 18, June 15
Time: Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, & 3:00pm
Where: Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, Seishin-an
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, Fl 33446
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Reservations are required for groups of ten or more
For more information please call 561-495-0233 x210

Observe the Japanese Tea Ceremony in the Seishin-an Tea House, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of the ceremony of tea; harmony (wa), reverence(kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku), along with a sip of green tea and a sweet, will help bring a calm perspective into your busy life. This program is usually held the third Saturday of the month from October to June at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm in the Seishin-an Tea House.

Individual reservations are not necessary, tickets sold the day of the event at a first come, first served basis.

Date: May 31, 2013
Time: 8:00 P.M.
Where: New World Symphony 500 17th Street Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The collective performance of celebrated jazz artist and pianist Keiko Matsui, joined by special guest Al Di Meola, is the first performance of its kind, performed exclusively at the architectural wonder that is Miami’s New World Center. Matsui is known around the world for her innovative contemporary jazz performances and Di Meola for blending world music and jazz. This evening includes Keiko’s songs, including several from her new album, as well as Di Meola’s original work, with a selection performed together and accompanied by Keiko’s band.

Date: June 7

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where:University of South Florida, Patel Center for Global Solutions

4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620

Details: FL-SEUS;USF World;registration form

The annual summit program is intended to provide an opportunity for Floridians to learn about the exchange information regarding the Business, Education, and Cultural ties between Florida and Japan through presentations and a networking reception in a state-wide context. This is our 10th annual Summit, with past programs held in Delray Beach, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Tallahassee.