Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary

Government of Japan facilitates the system in which foreign nationals can play their active roles. http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/newimmiact_3/en/index.html

JFF Plus: Feb 5-14 Cinephiles + Japanese culture enthusiasts in Canada, take a deep dive into contemporary cinema from Japan through 17 feature films, incl. drama, docs, thriller, comedy, and 11 animation films. https://jftor.org/events/jff-plus/ #JFFPlus2021 #JFToronto30

Although trains are just a normal part of life and commute in #Tokyo, there are also ways to see beauty in it. Check out this short list of #trainspotting locations showing off Tokyo's impressive and practical infrastructure. #Photography #ExploreJapan #JapanTravel

A Japanese #pearl company struggles with low demand turned to a unique solution...capsule toy machines (#gachapon). Although costing a tiny bit more than usual toys...your prize is a genuine pearl! #CoolJapan #OnlyInJapan

Today is #SetsubunNoHi , the day of the Bean-Throwing Festival which marks the start of the spring season or risshun (according to the lunar calendar) in ...Japan. Most years the festival falls on February 3rd however this year, for the first time in 124 years, it’s on the 2nd! https://bit.ly/39TXMvW Most of setsubun’s traditional rituals revolve around beans, as beans are considered very lucky. People take part in a traditional mame-maki ceremony wherein they throw roasted soybeans over their shoulder while shouting ‘‘Oni wa Soto Fuku wa Uchi’’ (Get out Ogre! Come in Happiness!). Many temples across Japan hold mame-maki events. In February last year, sumo wrestlers and kabuki actors participated in the ceremony at Naritasan Shinshoji, a major Buddhist temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. This year, shrines throughout Japan have either cancelled or scaled down events.

#Omakase comes from the Japanese word "to entrust". It is a special way of ordering things in Japan, and about building #trust. Check out the several ways they use this word in Japan! #OnlyInJapan #JapaneseLanguage

A sports academy was created in Bosnia & Herzegovnia with the help of former Japanese football player, Miyamoto, to reconcile ethnic conflict through sports!

Japan's hit #anime #YourName is getting a #Hollywood live action remake! The anime will get an American spin and based in Chicago. One of the original producers, Genki Kawamura will also be on board with production. How do you think the remake will turn out?

There are now more than 80,000 centenarians (people aged 100 or over) in #Japan! In 1998 there was only around 10,000! What do you think changed from the past 20 years?

[A New Virtual Tour of Tokushima’s Hidden Treasures!] Are you considering a trip to #Japan after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides? Why don’t you join us on a tour... of Tokushima Prefecture’s Nishi-Awa region, known as the Shangri-la of Shikoku? We’re confident your experience will make you want to visit Tokushima in person! Through this online tour, you will experience walking through the magnificent natural environment of Iya Kazurabashi Bridge, enjoying local cuisine at a restaurant popular with the locals, staying at a traditional thatch-roofed house of old Japan, spending time by an irori hearth, and daily life in a deep valley. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to join us on a visit to Japan! *The Nishi-Awa area of #Tokushima Prefecture is certified as SAVOR JAPAN, drawing attention from overseas visitors with its unique food, agriculture, forestry and fishing, and traditional culture. Tour date and time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Saturday, November 21, 2020 (scheduled) [JST] How to join: The virtual trip will be conducted using the Zoom videoconferencing system. Participants will be responsible for communication fees. Please join by using the following Zoom invitation link on the day of the tour. Invitation link to join the virtual tour Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81743873166 *Anyone can join the tour free of charge. However, please note that all tour guidance will be in English. #savorjapan

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#UniversalStudiosJapan has just opened the Mario-themed café and store to prepare for the Mario themed park that will soon open! With sweet treats and drinks, this will definitely be a new attendee favourite!

Do you love #kamaboko (Japanese fishcakes)? Now you can make your own in #Odawara! Learn about the history and culture of this Japanese dish at the museum and at the end of the day you can enjoy your very own tasty creation! #TastyJapan #ExploreJapan #Japanesefood

It’s almost #Halloween, and what’s scarier than a #HauntedHouse?! A haunted castle of course! Check out these four castles in Japan that may or may not be haunted! This includes well known castles like #HimejiCastle and #MatsumotoCastle! Spooky!

A Japanese photographer shared their amazing shots of the historic #TokyoStation in the middle of a typhoon. The reflections from the water made for the most stunning shots! #Tokyo

Wire weaving began in #Kyoto over 1000 years ago. NHK meets a family that is trying to preserve this ancient craft. Tsuji Ken-ichi, a wire weaver claims he has been wire weaving for 50 years, and has no plans of stopping! Check it out! #OnlyinJapan #Traditional Japan

Nancy Jusetsu MacLeod (Ottawa Teacher): https://oharaottawa.com/ikebana-classes/ikebana-teachers/ Second Term Master This is a very attractive arrangement of th...e Radial Form (Hiraku-katachi) which is an advanced Han-isho. The Subject (Shu-shi) and Secondary (Fukushi), stretching out to left and right are of the same material, curly willow. The Object, daffodils, are in the centre. Grape hyacinth, lady’s mantle foliage and magnolia complete the arrangement. The Ohara School of Ikebana Virtual exhibition continues until November 29 on our website: https://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp//Virtual_Ohara_Ikebana_2020

Looking ahead to 2021, it’s time to accelerate our actions to adapt to #DemographicChanges. Here are some insights from Japanese #innovators unlocking global so...lutions with local actions. More here via Monocle: https://lnky.jp/RFSzuzB #Indepth insight from Monocle Podcast: https://lnky.jp/Qx9kFEJ #DecadeOfAction #GlobalGoals #COVID19 See more

#Kyoto was chosen as the Best Big City in the World by international travellers, beating #Tokyo who had been the champion for the past 4 years! And although because of COVID-19 there aren't as many tourists as there usually is, Kyoto is ready for new travellers as soon as travel bans are lifted!

Japan has a unique sport called #Ekiden, which is a long distance relay race. Instead of a baton, participants wear a cloth sash. Para-Ekiden races are also held, which are accessibly to anyone! #SportsForTomorrow #Paralympics #InclusiveSociety

Join us online for a free Webinar on November 23rd on COVID-19: Policies in Japan and Alberta Theme: Ageing Society in the Era of Pandemics: Approaches in Japan and Canada Webinar 2: Seniors’ Life and Care during COVID-19 If you were not able to register before the deadline for the Webinar, you still have a chance to participate! Please see the information below for details on how to attend:... When: Nov 23, 2020 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Ageing Society in the Era of Pandemics Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/98460934329 Passcode: 631268 https://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp//11_000001_00197.ht

The Sakura blossoms aren’t Japan’s only natural beauty. In the fall a beautiful sea of yellows, oranges and reds sweeps across the nation's forests. Find out the best spots to enjoy #kouyo (fall colours), in Japan for 2020 here! #DiscoverJapan #ExploreJapan

#Bento are a part of #JapaneseCulture and is something one can look forward to eating outside the home. With so many shapes and sizes, you’ll be able to find a container that’s perfect for however you would like to arrange your lunch. #TastyJapan #JapaneseFood

Anyone who has ever tried sitting in seiza, the traditional Japanese style of sitting, knows that while it is very elegant, it can also be hard on your legs. Thankfully, thanks to one man’s creativity, we have an easier option. This tiny foldable chair Pattato Seiza, will save your poor feet!

On October 19th, Consul-General Kobayashi made a courtesy visit to Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani in which the two exchanged opinions about strengthening Alberta-Japan relations. Link: https://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp//11_000001_00184.ht 1019 : https://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp//11_000001_00185.ht

Japan is famous for its themed #JapaneseSweets. In the fall you can enjoy delicious chestnut treats. If you’re shopping in places like the #Ginza you can find an assortment of delicious treats that will melt in your mouth! #TastyJapan

The pandemic may have hit hard but Universal Studios Japan is bouncing back in a big way with the opening of their Super Nintendo World in Spring of 2021! You’ll be able Race Mario Karts, punch question blocks, eat Luigi’s hat and so much more! #USJ #DiscoverJapan #onlyinJapan

We already know #Okinawa is Japan's paradise, away from the bustling cities. There's even an "Unattended Cafe" where there is no staff on the premises, and they have everything provided that the customers may need and the owners trust patrons to pay by dropping money into a box. Would you visit this cafe?