The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth Day. For a full list of our office holidays, please visit our website. la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_e…

Go @ussoccer! 🇺🇸 On June 12, the opening match of the #2026FIFAWorldCup, featuring the U.S. against Paraguay, will take place at SoFi Stadium in LA. The Consulate cheers for the success of not only #SAMURAIBLUE (Japan's national soccer team) but also the U.S. national team! ⚽

The @tocho_koho Special Advisor to the Governor on International Affairs, Mr. Kuwabara visited Consul General Murota to discuss their participation in #U20 and their “multicity lateral cooperation” initiative to tackle challenges like climate change and housing issues🌎🏘️💼🤝

The U.S. Women's Open was held from June 4-7 at the Riviera Country Club⛳ Consul General Kosei Murota greeted Aki Iwai (left in photo) and Chizzy Iwai (right) after their round🏌️

Japan’s rainy season, typically starting in early June and ending in mid-July, is considered one of the best times to enjoy hydrangeas 🩵🩷💜 Let’s take a look at some popular places to view them across Japan! Which one is your favorite? Let us know! #CGJLA #VisitJapan

【FIFAワールドカップ2026 ロサンゼルス開催における安全対策】 詳しくは当館ウェブサイトをご覧ください。 la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/20…

On May 29, Consul General Kosei Murota visited the Port of LA and met with Executive Director Gene Seroka to learn more about the port’s operations and discuss areas to strengthen ties between Japan and the Port of LA, including in cybersecurity and supply chain resilience.

On 5/22, CG Murota gave remarks at the Japan Business Association of Arizona (JBAA) General Meeting. Thank you for all JBAA does to facilitate cultural exchange and strengthen ties between Japan and Arizona, including supporting the Japanese language school Arizona Gakuen!

Consul General Murota enjoyed the exhibition "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind" at #TheBroad, along with its collection of #YayoiKusama and #TakashiMurakami. 🎨 Founding Director and President, Joanne Heyler, welcomed CG Murota to this first solo exhibition of #YokoOno in SoCal. 👏

On May 27, Consul General Kosei Murota met with #BeverlyHills Mayor Craig A. Corman to discuss Japan–Beverly Hills collaboration. Mayor Corman shared a detailed and impressive report on #Japan he wrote at age 9! 🇺🇸🤝 🇯🇵

We are excited to announce that the Consulate General of Japan is co-organizing, with the Kearny Mesa Concert Band, the seventh International Friendship Concert!🎼🎷🥁🎺 Are you planning on attending? Open your calendar and we will see you there #SanDiego! 👋

On 5/14, CG Murota visited the Metro Emergency Operations & Security Center and rode the #Metro with CEO Wiggins. @metrolosangeles is continually improving its rider experience, prioritizing public safety, and expanding its network ahead of the 2028 Games. ⚽

On June 11, in conjunction with the opening of the #FIFAWorldCup 2026, @metrolosangeles is selling World Cup commemorative TAP cards! ⚽ In addition to the World Cup logo, there are also @FIFAcom cards with a Japan-specific design. Everyone, please check it out! 🇯🇵

Have you seen the Little Tokyo Station? CG Murota rode the #Metro train to #LittleTokyo Station with @metrolosangeles CEO Wiggins. Opened in 2023, the Little Tokyo Station features upgraded designs for shared spaces, artwork that reflect the surrounding communities, and more. 🚉

Do you want to be an ambassador of Japanese food? 🍽️ @JHLosAngeles is doing an exhibition about Washoku until October 18! 🍱 You can learn about all the history, culture and psyche of Japanese cuisine through this visual and immersive experience. ✨

We look forward to welcome @AnimeExpo attendees to our workshop with @JF_LosAngeles and @je_jvta! 🤗🎌

Please welcome Masa Kanome to #AX2026 as an Industry Appearance! ✨ Masa Kanome is an actor, director, sword-fighting performer and choreographer, and the driving force behind Burai Productions — a dynamic performance group bringing Japanese swordsmanship ⚔️ to life nationwide since 2014. 📺 His on & off-camera credits include Austin Powers in "Goldmember", "Ghost of Yotei", "Ultraman: Rising", "Cars on the Road", "Hit-Monkey", "Just Roll with It", and "Call of Duty: World at War" to name a few. 🌟 ⭐ Appearance: ☑️ Panel Name: Voice Acting for Japanese Anime 🗓️ Date: Day 1 - Thursday, July 2 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 📍 Location: 406AB 🔗 Register Now! showclix.com/event/ax26-gen-… 🏩 Book a Room! book.passkey.com/gt/22102047… 📱 Download the AX Mobile App! anime-expo.org/mobile-app/ Anime Expo 2026 | July 2-5, 2026 | Los Angeles Convention Center, CA #AnimeExpo #AX2026 #AnimeExpo2026 #Anime #Japan #LosAngeles #Manga #Cosplay #Otaku #Gaming #RPG #AMV #Shoujo #Shounen #MasaKanome #IndustryAppearance #Goldmember #GhostofYotei #UltramanRising #CarsontheRoad #HitMonkey #JustRollwithIt #CallofDutyWorldatWar #BuraiProductions

Please welcome Yumi Mizui to #AX2026 as an Industry Appearance! ✨ 🙌 Yumi Mizui is an actress and dialogue consultant known for her work in major video game, television, and film productions. She voiced Asa Yamagami, Kiriko’s mother, in "Overwatch" ⚡️, and served as a VO language dialogue consultant for "Ghost of Tsushima", "Ghost of Yōtei", "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7", "Call of Duty Mobile", "Ghost in the Shell", and the acclaimed TV series "Shōgun". Her theatrical and television credits 🎞️ also include appearances in "Licorice Pizza" and the "Sugar" series on Apple TV . ⭐ Appearance: ☑️ Panel Name: Voice Acting for Japanese Anime 🗓️ Date: Day 1 - Thursday, July 2 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 📍 Location: 406AB 🔗 Register Now! showclix.com/event/ax26-gen-… 🏩 Book a Room! book.passkey.com/gt/22102047… 📱 Download the AX Mobile App! anime-expo.org/mobile-app/ Anime Expo 2026 | July 2-5, 2026 | Los Angeles Convention Center, CA #AnimeExpo #AX2026 #AnimeExpo2026 #Anime #Japan #LosAngeles #Manga #Cosplay #Otaku #Gaming #RPG #AMV #Shoujo #Shounen #YumiMizui #IndustryAppearance #Overwatch #GhostofTsushima #GhostofYotei #CallofDutyBlackOps7 #CallofDutyMobile #GhostintheShell #Shogun #LicoricePizza #Sugar