To begin my trip, I am in San Francisco for the JFMF orientation. On Sunday, after the orientation, I participated in a reception at the home of the Japan Consul General, Consul General Yasumasa Nagamine.
Consul General Nagamine's home overlooks San Francisco Bay, just a lovely location. About 180 of us enjoyed the beautiful home, gracious hosts, and a great introduction to Japanese food.
Consul General Yasumasa Nagamine graduated from Tokyo University and joined Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1977. He graduated from Oxford University in 1980. Mr. Nagamine has worked in the Asian Affairs Bureau, Treaties Bureau, European Affairs Bureau, North American Affairs Bureau and Foreign Policy Bureau. His overseas assignments have included the Embassies of Japan in Washington D.C., New Delhi and London. He began his tenure as the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco in September 2007.
Mr. Nagamine and his wife were very gracious hosts for us and provided a wonderful meal full of adventure! This is our first official event of the experience!
1 comment:
Looks like fun!
When you get to Asakusa Temple, if you travel off the main areas, you will run into areas where you can see a resturant with fugo. Not that you'll be interested to eat it, but it's cool to see them in the window. There are lots of shops with fans and such - not for tourists, but for family celebration attire on the second and third row out. Also check out the tea house at Uneo park.
Turtle
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