NYC’s Japan Parade to Celebrate 5th Year
The fifth annual Japan Parade & Street Fair will be held on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 1:00 p.m. New York City’s showcase of Japanese culture begins on Central Park West at W. 81st Street and travels south to W. 67th Street. This vibrant event celebrates the friendship between New York City and Japan with a heartfelt “thank you” from the Japanese community.
Japan Parade Returns to Celebrate NYC’s Friendship with Japan
Join thousands on the Upper West Side for the 4th annual Japan Parade and Street Fair on Saturday, May 10! Celebrate Japanese culture with taiko drumming, traditional dance, cosplay, Hello Kitty, and an appearance by Grand Marshal Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. With more than 110 groups marching and JAPAN Fes hosting a Japanese food and culture fair, this free event is one of NYC’s most vibrant celebrations of Japan.
A Panel on Women in STEM by JMSA & the Consulate
Join the Consulate General of Japan in New York and the Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA) for a panel on women’s empowerment in STEM on March 25 at the Nippon Club. Featuring distinguished speakers from MIT and Eisai Co., Ltd., the discussion will explore challenges in Japan and the U.S., moderated by JMSA President Dr. Maki Kano-Lueckerath. A networking reception follows.
Enter the “May is Japan Month” Social Media Contest
Enter the “May is JAPAN MONTH” Social Media Contest for a chance to win airline tickets to Japan!
Annual Memorial Raises More than $11 Thousand for 3.11 Relief
For the third consecutive year, Fellowship for Japan presented a memorial honoring the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster at First Church of Christ, Scientist in the Upper West Side on Sunday, March 9.
Taste Okinawan sea grapes at nine NYC restaurants