PO Sends New Years Greetings to District
January 1, 2012, Fukuoka – Consulate Fukuoka Principal Officer Jason Cubas appeared on Love FM radio to extend a greeting for a safe and prosperous 2012 to Americans, Japanese and other nationalities living in the Consulate’s district, which covers all seven Prefectures in Kyushu plus Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Americans Donate to Tomodachi Initiative
Dec. 16, 2011, Fukuoka - Long-term Fukuoka resident and American citizen Helene Jarmol Uchida visited Principal Officer Jason R. Cubas to donate $3,000 to the newly formed Tomodachi Initiative.
Winter Holiday Concert with the Sound of Flutes
Dec. 16-17, 2011, Kumamoto & Sasebo - Jane Rigler, a world-class American solo flutist/composer, captivated audiences of more than 70 people each at the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and the Sasebo City Library with the sweet sound of her flute performances.
Pacific Forum CSIS Security Symposium
Dec. 8, 2011, Fukuoka - The Fukuoka American Center hosted a symposium in cooperation with Pacific Forum CSIS, a Honolulu-based think tank focused on Asia-Pacific issues, to examine the role of the U.S.-Japan Strategic Alliance in the East Asia region.
Regional News
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Consul Highlights Historic Year in U.S.-Japan Friendship
Dec. 7, 2011, Kurume - Consul for Political and Economic Affairs Mark S. Dieker delivered a presentation on “The Past Historic Year in U.S.- Japan Friendship” to the Kurume Japan-America Society and students of Kurume University.
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Young USN Officer Visits Kurume University
Dec. 1, 2011, Kurume, Fukuoka - Ensign Jerome Benson from the Naval Base at Sasebo visited Kurume University to meet with students studying current affairs.
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Consul Judges English Speech Contest in Miyazaki
Nov. 26, 2011, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki - The Consulate supported the Miyakonojo Japan-America Society’s 24th annual English speech contest for middle and high school students in Miyazaki Pref.
