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CONSULATE-GENERAL
OF JAPAN
601 Union Street, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: (206) 682-9107 / Fax: (206) 624-9097 www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp |
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Greetings
from the Consul General of Japan
2008 Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival) |
| Congratulations
to the Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association on the 11th year of Aki
Matsuri! The Consulate-General of Japan is pleased to continue its
role as one of the founding co-sponsors of this event and I wish to
express my great appreciation to those individuals and organizations
that continue to help realize this treasured annual event on the Eastside.
This year, Aki Matsuri features a special guest from Japan - a sword man, Iwami Toshio, who is the 11th Headmaster of the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu, a style of swordsmanship founded by the famed Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) about 400 years ago. Mr. Iwami and his two students will give two embu demonstrations which will be joined by about 60 exhibitors, numerous live performing artists, many other martial arts demonstrations, and a several cultural and educational workshops. My office is also proud to help present a feature anime movie, Doraemon the Movie 2006: Nobita's Dinosaur. Earlier this year in March, the popular anime character, Doraemon, was designated as the official "Anime Ambassador" by the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Masahiko Koumura. We hope this feature will entertain the young and young at heart, who visit this year's Aki Matsuri. My office will be among the exhibitors, distributing a variety of complimentary materials to introduce the culture of and tourism in Japan. So, please stop by our booth, when you visit the Aki Matsuri! (The first hundred people to mention, "I read the greeting by your Consul General, and the secret phrase is "Doraemon loves dorayaki", will receive a small gift from our friendly staff.) |
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Mitsunori
Namba Consul General of Japan at Seattle |
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