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The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville supports a variety of cultural programs throughout our jurisdiction. These programs include Japanese language speech contests, Japanese festivals, Japan-focused seminars, traveling Japanese artists and performers and much more. If you are interested in getting updates on upcoming events, please sign-up for our email newsletter by contacting info@cgjnashville.org.

Annual Events

• Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

  • This year's festival will be held on Saturday, March 27. Check back for details.
  • 1st Annual Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival Planting Ceremony and Taiko Performance was held April 18, 2009. Read more.

• Japanese Language Speech Contest

  • Japanese Language Speech Contests are held every year throughout our 5-State jurisdiction
  • View photos from the Tennessee Area Japanese Speech Contest here.

• New Orleans Japan Fest

  • This year's festival will be held at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Sunday, November 8 from 10 AM - 4 PM. View photos from past festivals here.