Consulate General of Japan in Miami

On June 4th, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami hosted a reception in honor of the Asian-American Advisory Board (AAAB) of Miami-Dade County and Asian community, at the conclusion of Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in May.

In his opening remarks, Consul General Nakano expressed appreciation for AAAB's important role in connecting the Asian-American community with local government and local community and contributing to the county's development through building cultural and economic bridges. He also welcomed the growing collaboration between AAAB and the Japan Business Association of Miami (JBAM).

On behalf of the Mayor's Office, Maria Dreyfus-Ulvert, Assistant Director of International Affairs and Consular Corps, highlighted the importance of the Asian-American community in Miami-Dade in her remarks, and expressed Mimia-Dade County's commitment to further strengthen the county's relationship with Japan.

AAAB Chairman Jose Fuentes spoke about recent progress in promoting the status of Asian residents in Florida and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation across communities. Mr. Erich Ahorner, Vice President of JBAM, also expressed his hope to deepen JBAM's partnership with county institutions. The participants enjoyed Japanese cuisine prepared by the official chef and sake tasting throughout the reception.

It is our hope that this reception has contributed to promoting dialogue and building stronger ties among the Asian-American community in Miami-Dade County.

On June 2, Consul General Junya Nakano met with Mayor Christi Fraga of Doral and had a productive exchange of ideas about the upcoming events the city is preparing for the G20 Summit this December. We look forward to continuing our communication and collaboration with the City of Doral, making the most of the upcoming G20 Summit.

On June 1, Consul General Junya Nakano paid a courtesy visit to Commissioner René Garcia of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. They discussed strengthening ties between Japan and Miami-Dade County, particularly in the areas of business and transportation. We look forward to continued cooperation with the Commissioner and the County.

On May 30 and 31, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami participated in the 35th Annual Asian Culture Festival, joining community members and organizations from across Miami-Dade County in celebrating the cultures and traditions of Asia.

During the festival, Consul General Nakano joined the Opening Ceremony and participated in the Fireside Chat moderated by Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava alongside the Ambassador of Thailand, the Ambassador of Laos, the Consul General of Bangladesh, and other distinguished representatives from across Asia.

At the Consulate's booth, volunteers from the FIU Japan Club introduced visitors to Japanese culture through activities such as Japanese calligraphy, where guests had their names written in Japanese characters, as well as traditional games including wanage (ring toss) and kendama. Many visitors stopped by throughout the weekend to learn more about Japan and experience these cultural activities firsthand.

The festival also featured performances by Fushu Daiko , whose energetic taiko drumming drew enthusiastic crowds. Fushu Daiko and volunteers from the Miami Friends of Japanese Garden also joined together to perform Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese festival dance. Audience members were then invited to join the dance, making it one of the highlights of the festival.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Thai-American Association of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board for organizing this wonderful event. We appreciate the opportunity to share Japanese culture with the community and look forward to future collaborations that celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Asia.

On May 27, the Consulate General of Japan hosted a Seminar on the economic and political situation in Colombia for members of the Japan Business Association of Miami.

Ms. Maho Hirao, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Colombia covered the latest economic and political landscape of the country and shared her insights on business opportunities and environments for Japanese companies. The seminar was followed by a Q&A session, during which participants engaged in a robust discussion.

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On May 21, the Consulate General of Japan hosted the Japan-Florida Logistics Seminar and Reception at PortMiami. In celebration of World Trade Month and in response to the needs expressed by the Japanese business community in Greater Miami, the event served as an opportunity to discuss how Miami's vibrant logistical advantages can be further leveraged by Japanese companies while also strengthening connections across different sectors.

Special thanks go to the PortMiami team for their generosity in welcoming us to the port, as well as to Florida Representative Juan Carlos Porras for taking the time to attend the event and deliver valuable remarks highlighting the expanding Japan-Florida partnership.

On May 19, Consul General Junya Nakano met with Mr. Brian Siegal, Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Miami and Broward Regional Office. They reflected on the cooperation between the Consulate and the AJC and discussed further collaborations. We look forward to our continued partnership with the AJC Miami and Broward Regional Office.