Updated 2/12/99 
1999
Continuing through 5/31/99 Utagawa Ukiyo-e Print Exhibition in different locations throughout Virginia. For information, call the Japan-Virginia Society at 804/783-0740 generic viagra online.
February
1 (through 4/17) The Art of 20th Century Zen Exhibition at the Marsh Gallery, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276 generic cialis.
1 Japanese Film "Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa at Duke University in Durham, NC. For information, call Asian-Pacific Studies at 919/684-2604 generic viagra online.
8 Japanese Film "Sawada" by Sho Igarashi at Duke University in Durham, NC. For information, call Asian-Pacific Studies at 919/684-2604 .
9 Japanese Film "Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa in Charlotte, NC. For information, call the Japan-America Society of Charlotte at 704/547-2727 .
11 Japanese National Holiday : National Foundation Day
11 Calligraphy Demonstration by Stephen Addiss at the Cousins Studio Theatre, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
11 Living Zen: Reflections from a Zen Master at the North Court Reception Room, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
12 Introduction to Zen Meditation at the North Court Reception Room, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
13 Japanese Film "Sawada" by Sho Igarashi in Charlotte, NC. For information, call the Japan-America Society of Charlotte at 704/547-2727.
15 Japanese Film "Life of Oharu" by Kenji Mizoguchi at Duke University in Durham, NC. For information, call Asian-Pacific Studies at 919/684-2604.
18 Chiune Sugihara Program in Atlanta, GA. For information, call the Japan-America Society of Georgia at 404/524-7399.
22 Japanese Film "Hanabi" by Takeshi Kitano at Duke University in Durham, NC. For information, call Asian-Pacific Studies at 919/684-2604.
25 Inspiring Landscapes: Using Japanese Garden Principles at the University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
26 Japanese High Tech Industries Seminar in Huntsville, AL. For information, call JETRO at 404/681-0600.
March
1 Deadline for Annual Alabama Haiku Contest (Sakura Festival). For information, call the University of Alabama Japan Program at 205/348-5312.
1-2 San Jose Taiko Performance at the Jepson Theatre, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
1-3 Doll's Festival Exhibit (Sakura Festival) at the Japan Culture and Information Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. For information, call the University of Alabama Japan Program at 205/348-5312.
2-31 Japanese Activities (Sakura Festival) at the Children's Hands-On Museum in Tuscaloosa, AL. For information, call the University of Alabama Japan Program at 205/348-5312.
5 Japanese Film "Life of Oharu" by Kenji Mizoguchi in Charlotte, NC. For information, call the Japan-America Society of Charlotte at 704/547-2727.
6 Japan Bowl and Speech Contest in Atlanta, GA. For information, call 404/524-7399.
6 Matsuri in the Mall (Sakura Festival) at Centre Court in McFarland Mall in Tuscaloosa, AL. For information, call the University of Alabama Japan Program at 205/348-5312.
7 Works by Takemitsu performed by the Atlanta Youth String Ensemble at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. For information, call 770/952-4944.
9 After America...After Japan by Regge Life (Sakura Festival) at the Moody Music Building in Tuscaloosa, AL. For information, call the University of Alabama Japan Program at 205/348-5312.
13 Kodo performs at the Rialto Center in Atlanta, GA. For information, call 404/651-4727 or see www.rialtocenter.org
16 Midori Concert (Sakura Festival) at the Moody Music Building in Tuscaloosa, AL. For information, call the University of Alabama Japan Program at 205/348-5312.
19 Music of Our Time: Musical Haiku Settings at the Camp Concert Hall, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
19-28 Macon Cherry Blossom Festival in various locations in Macon, GA. For information, call 912/751-7429.
20 American Haiku Society Annual Meeting at the Frederick Rehearsal Hall, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
22 Japanese National Holiday: Vernal Equinox Day
25 Zen and the Aesthetics of Japanese Tea at the Cousins Studio Theater, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. For information, call 804/289-8276.
25-27 Noh performance at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Details to be announced.
27 Pinecone: The North Georgia Haiku Society bimonthly meeting at 2:00 p.m. in Atlanta, GA. Bring your own work or those of your favorite poet. For information, contact Lori at jwcarey@mindspring.com or 770/934-8566.
27 National Japan Bowl for winners of the regional high school competitions in Washington, DC.
27-28 Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival at the Georgia International Horse Farm in Conyers, GA. For information, call 770/918-2169.
April
3 Sakura Festival in Birmingham at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, AL. For information, call the Japan-America Society of Alabama at 205/943-4781.
5 Lecture: Foreigners and Phantasma: Print Culture in Nineteenth Century by Rob Eskildsen at 7:00 p.m. in the reception hall of the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Call 404/727-4282.
11 12th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for college students in the Southeast at Duke University in Durham, NC. For information, call 919/684-2604.
23 JASG Annual Dinner in Atlanta, GA. For information, call The Japan-America Society of Georgia at 404/524-7399.
29 Japanese National Holiday : Greenery Day
***The deadline for applying to the 1999 Japan Exchange and Teaching Program has passed. Applications for the 2000 program will be available from the Japan Information Center (100 Colony Square, Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30361, 404/892-5067) in September. The deadline for receipt by the Embassy of Japan in Washington is in December.
***The deadline for the Monbusho Scholarship applications for undergraduate study, graduate and technical research, and teacher training has passed. Applications will be available in December from the Japan Information Center (100 Colony Square, Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30361, 404/892-2700, ext. 23). Deadlines are in March and August.
***The deadline for the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program has passed. Applications for high school teachers will be available in October from the Institute of International Education, 1400 K Street, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005-2403, 888/JAPAN-FMF (toll-free), http://www.iie.org/pgms/fmf
***Applications for Keizai Koho Center Fellowships for K-12 educators to visit Japan are available. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator, Keizai Koho Fellowships, 6628 Frost Lake Lane, Kingstowne, VA 22315, 703/921-0824. Deadline for receipt is in March.
***Applications for Mike Mansfield Fellowships for employees of the U.S. Government to develop Japanese language skills and work in Japan are available. For more information, contact the Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs, 601 13th St. NW, Suite 400S, Washington, DC 20005, 202/347-1994 or http://www.mcpa.org. Deadline for receipt is in March.
***The deadline for applications to the Japan-America Student Conference is March 1, 1999. College students who wish to participate in this annual conference should contact The Japan-America Student Conference at 606 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202/289-4231, http://www.jasc.org
***The deadline for the High School Diplomats International Friendship Program has passed. Applications for current high school sophomores and juniors can be obtained from High School Diplomats, P.O. Box 25, Fairfax, VA 22030-0025, or write to sellershsd@aol.com
***The deadline for the annual Fulbright Grants has passed. For information, contact the Institute of International Education at 212/984-5327 or www.iie.org/fulbright The deadline is in October.
***The deadline for the Toyamura International Sculptural Biennale '99 is April 30, 1999. For information, call the Japan Information Center at 404/892-2700, ext. 23.
***The deadline for contributions for the Japanese-Language Education Around The Globe is July 30, 1999.
***Japanese language classes are offered by the North Carolina Japan Center in Raleigh, NC (919/515-3450) and the Japan-America Society of Georgia in Atlanta (404/524-7399). Call them for complete information.
