U.S.-Japan Collaboration on Solar, Silicon, and Space Technologies
May 12, 2012, Fukuoka – Consul for Political and Economic Affairs Mark S. Dieker delivered a presentation on “U.S.-Japan Cool Collaboration” to about 40 members of the Onojo City International Exchange Association.
Marine Corps Band Brings Music to Fukuoka, Munakata
May 3-4, 2012, Fukuoka and Munakata – The US Marine Corps 3rd Expeditionary Force Band, based at Camp Foster Okinawa and under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer Steven Giove, visited Fukuoka and Munakata cities during the Dontaku Festival...
Consulate Supports U.S. Booth at Import Fair
May 2-6, 2012, Kitakyushu – The U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka supported the American booth, which featured U.S. products such as Jerry’s Popcorn, Oregon Pork Jerky and Seattle Chocolates, at this year’s West Japan Import Fair.
Consul's Career Guidance Featured in Book
April 26, 2012, Fukuoka – Consul for Political and Economic Affairs Mark S. Dieker’s career advice to students is featured as a chapter in the newly published book in Japanese: “The Hint! Choosing a Job is Seeking a Way of Life.”
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North Korea Expert: DPRK Leaders “Brutal but Not Irrational”
April 16, 2012, Fukuoka – David Straub, Associate Director of the Korean Studies Program at Stanford University, spoke about the current situation and future prospects for North Korea and regional stability to a capacity audience at the Fukuoka American Center.
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"Hollywood Night" Raises over $22 Thousand for TOMODACHI Initiative
March 30, 2012, Fukuoka – U.S. Consulate Fukuoka and the Fukuoka Hilton Seahawk Hotel combined forces to organize and host a gala charity dinner with a Hollywood theme to support the TOMODACHI Initiative for Japan’s post-disaster revitalization.
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Achieving American Dream through Study Abroad
March 30, 2012, Fukuoka - Actor, producer and philanthropist Shin Koyamada spoke to over a hundred students and fans at the Seinan Gakuin University as part of a program by the Fukuoka American Center which also included a screening of his first feature film, "The Last Samurai."
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Cherry Blossom Centennial: Highlighting the Role of Youth and Women in Foreign Affairs
April 25 - The State Department hosted a Cherry Blossom Centennial event to highlight the role of youth and women in diplomacy. The event featured Cherry Blossom Princesses representing all 50 states, who serve as Goodwill Ambassadors. More »
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Brand USA Partnership Promotes Travel to the U.S.
April 24 - The State Department supports Brand USA, a public-private partnership with the mission of promoting travel to the U.S. More »
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