Japan is halfway across the world from Georgia, but the two sides have a long history of working together. GlobalAtlanta traveled to the country in January to see what the future holds for this relationship. Back in Atlanta in March, we covered how the tragic earthquake and tsunami further strengthened their bond.
Tsunami Hits Home in Georgia
Georgia's Japan Connections React to March 11 Quake Some were stranded in offices, others beset by worry about their friends in the northeast. Less than 24 hours after the quake hit, GlobalAtlanta tracked reactions from Georgia-focused businesspeople and officials in Japan.
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History and Culture
Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Silent Celebration Japanese Consul General Takuji Hanatani invited special guests to his residence to observe a tradition introduced to Japan by a Zen priest in the 16th century.
Georgia & Japan
At a Glance:
  • Exports to Japan: $1.2 billion
  • Imports from Japan: $3.5 billion
  • 30+ Georgia companies in Japan
  • 373 Japanese firms in Georgia
  • More than 7,000 Japanese living in Georgia
  • 5+ sister cities
  • Sister state with Kagoshima
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GlobalAtlanta would like to thank all the companies and individuals in Tokyo, Fukuoka and Atlanta who opened their doors to editor Trevor Williams as he crafted this report. Yoshi Domoto and the Japan-America Society of Georgia were especially helpful in offering travel advice, countless contacts, advertising help and most importantly, friendship. Ten percent of the ad proceeds from this report will go to the society's tsunami relief fund.