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Program Announcement:
“A Conversation on Race in America”

Speakers: Bradley McCallum & Jacqueline Tarry, Artists

Date/Time: Friday, February 19, 12:00 – 13:30

Place: Fukuoka American Center

This program will be conducted with simultaneous interpretation.
Free Admission/Reservations Required.
Inquiries: FACProgram@state.gov


Program Announcement:
Lecture program on "New Partnerships in Public Policy: Government, Businesses, and NPOs"

Speakers: Lori A. Forman, Special Visiting Professor, Keio University

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 18:30-20:00

Place: Fukuoka American Center

To attend, please sign up by e-mail at FACProgram@state.gov
Download Japanese program invitation / Download Japanese RSVP


Consul Says “Yes” to Noh

January 31, 2010, Fukuoka - Consul for Political and Economic Affairs Mark S. Dieker chanted, danced, and played the flute as part of an international Noh performance at the Ohori Park Noh Theater. He is pictured performing with an “ogi” fan in front of a Noh chorus, as part of a play called “Kenjo.” [More]


Celebrating 50 Years of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty

January 19, 2010, Sasebo – U.S. Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), the second largest U.S. Navy base in Japan, held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. [More]


Principal Officer Emphasizes Robust Bilateral Ties and the Importance of Volunteerism in a New Year's Day Radio Greeting

January 1, 2010, Fukuoka - Fukuoka-based local multilingual radio "Love FM" aired the an English New Year's Day message from Principal Officer Margot Carrington. [More]

RECENT CONSULATE ACTIVITIES
Dec. 14DCM Zumwalt Stresses Importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance

Dec. 13Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Illuminates 60 Years of U.S.-Japan Friendship

Dec. 13DCM Zumwalt Encourages Study Abroad

Dec. 12Commemorating an Ohio Educator’s Contributions to Japan

Dec. 2Cultural and Sports Exchange with Local Children

Nov. 27-28Promoting American Products in the "Gateway To Asia"

Nov. 18Ambassador and Mrs. Roos Wooed by Hakata Culture

Nov. 8"The Voices of Virginia" Rock Norfolk and Kitakyushu’s Golden Anniversary

Nov. 6Diversity in America Today

Oct. 18Country Music Fever Erupts at Mt. Aso

Oct. 18-21U.S. Navy and U.S. Consulate Fukuoka Join Forces to Thank Local Communities in Yakushima

Oct. 15Shaping the Way We Teach English

Oct. 11American Youth and Volunteerism

Oct. 10Spouse of Principal Officer Talks about American Stay-at-Home Dads

Oct. 2Researcher Discusses the Korean Peninsula

Sep. 14-16Kyushu multi-city program on the importance of ‘Open Innovation’

Sep. 14Fugu and Friendship in Shimonoseki

Sep. 13U.S. and Japan Glee Clubs Harmonize in Nagasaki

Sep. 8Principal Officer Carrington Urges Business Leaders to Promote Advancement of Women

Sep. 4First “American Shelf” in Kyushu to Open at Miyazaki Prefectural Library

Aug. 26USS Pinckney Makes Goodwill Visit to Hakata

July 10Charge d'Affaires Underscores Excellent Community Relations between the US Navy and Sasebo

July 1Charge D'Affaires Highlights Close Community Ties in Iwakuni

July 9Fukuoka Celebrates with “Green” Independence Day Celebration

June 13-21Pacific Trends Band Rocks Kyushu

June 11-12Principal Officer Speaks on “Realizing Your Dream and Work Life Balance”

June 5Consulate Fukuoka Supports Naturalization Ceremony in Sasebo

May 29The Power of Words: Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln

May 19Keeping Our Children Safe

May 14Smart Power in U.S. Foreign Policy

May 13Amphibious Forces Commander Talks to Students

April 24Jake Shimabukuro – Music is Good Medicine

April 17Cherry Trees Donated by Minami-Aso Town

April 10Scholar Discusses the Global Financial Crisis

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