| The third part of the serial “Japan’s Soft Power in Asia” lectures focused on Diplomacy. (January-March 2008) |
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| The Society sponsored a New Year Marimba Recital by Mika Yoshida. (January 2008) |
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| Fukuoka’s international business community started off the New Year with high hopes. (January 2008) |
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| The Society delegates attended the 6th International Symposium of the Japan-America Societies celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the National Association of the Japan-America Societies, Inc. (NAJAS) in Washington, D.C. (February 2008) |
US Ambassador to Japan, Mr. J. Thomas Schieffer assented to visit Fukuoka to celebrate our Society’s 50th Anniversary. |
Japanese Ambassador Ryozo Kato shaking hands with US Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer.
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Dr. John W. Dower’s presentation on Historical Perspective on Japan and the US-Japan Relationship |
Reunion dinner with former American Consulate Fukuoka Principal Officer, Ms. Joyce S. Wong |
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| Captain David W. Melin of the USS Princeton visited the Society.
(February 2008)
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| Mr. Luc Foucher, a multi-talented artist with perceptive insight into Japanese tradition spoke on the spirit and beauty of Japan’s culture. (February 2008) |
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| The Hip Hop Dance Tour performance hosted by the Fukuoka American Center (May2008 ) |
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| Society members participated in the celebration of American food and wine hosted by the American Consulate. (April 2008) |
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| English conversation classes (Year-round) |
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| Book Club for American Literature (Year-round) |
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