Consul General Hanatani gave opening remarks for a Japanese Film Festival, jointly sponsored by the High Museum and the Consulate General of Japan, at the Woodruff Arts Center. Mr. Aaron Woolfolk, director of the first film, The Harimaya Bridge, joined from LA via Skype and answered questions from the audience (March 6, 2010).

Consul General Hanatani visited Auburn University in Alabama to speak to students on "Japan-U.S. Relations" (March 3, 2010).
Pictured (left to right): Honorary Consul General of Japan Elmer Harris, Consul General of Japan Takuji Hanatani, Dr. Jay Gogue, President of Auburn University.

Consul General Hanatani gave a lecture on the Japan-US relationship at Spelman College (February 24, 2010).

The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta sponsored the lecture, where Tokyo University professor Ryo Sahashi discussed the role of the Japan-US relationship in the Asian Century. Consul General Hanatani gave opening remarks (February 23, 2010).

Consul General Hanatani welcomed Mr. Takashi Saito, new pitcher of the Atlanta Braves, at his office (February 16, 2010).

Consul General Hanatani hosted a reception for Mr. John Atkins III, newly appointed Honorary Consul General of Japan in Raleigh, NC.
(February 11, 2010)
Pictured (left to right): Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco, Former NC Governor Jim Hunt, Honorary Consul General John Atkins III, Consul General Takuji Hanatani.

Consul General Hanatani attended Yazaki Corporation's Official Announcement to locate their North American Headquarters and Manufacturing Center to Gainesville-Hall County, Georgia (February 3, 2010).
(Pictured Gainesville Mayor Bruner, Mr. Yazaki of American Yazaki Corp., Mr. Powell, Hall County Commissioner, Mr. Evans, Gr Hall Chamber of Commerce, Mr. McMurray, GA Department of Economic Development; Ms. Koto, Chair, Japan-America Society of Georgia.)

Consul General Hanatani hosted the Japan-America Society of Georgia Kickoff Reception at his residence. He is pictured here with Dr. Mark Ravina of Emory University and Japan-America Society of Georgia Chairperson Sachi Koto. Dr. Ravina briefed the audience about the 1860 Japanese Mission to the U.S. (January 21, 2010).

Consul General and Mrs. Hanatani, pictured here with Mr. Nico Moorman, Japanese language teacher, attended the Japanese Culture Festival at Riverwood International Charter School (January 21, 2010).

Consul General Takuji Hanatani spoke at the MLK, Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta (January 18, 2010).
Photo Credit: Bud Smith

Consul General Hanatani gave opening remarks before a Hogaku (traditional Japanese music) performance at the University of Georgia (January 15, 2010).