and Francisco Noyola to serve as clerk.

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the Consulate General of Japan has sought to revitalize interactions and exchanges in different fields as we look ahead to the future.underscoring how favorable ties between nations are based on unwavering efforts by all parties to achieve peace.Our office will continue to strive to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals and also to make various services more accessible.

and to all friends of Japan who have warmly welcomed me.I have entered my second year since being posted to this region in September 2022.

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will solidify ties with their counterparts in Japan and work together towards strengthening our bilateral relationship even further.Fukushima products and people have faced discrimination

The group of professional and aspiring chefs was welcomed by Deputy Consul General Naoshige Aoshima.home of the second sushi bar to open in America.

Katsu-Ya Group Executive Chef Shinji Kugita (foreground) helps plate Chef Juns squid appetizer for the cooking demonstration.which was followed by a tasting that included Alaskan squid and king crab.