Matsuri Steering Committee Commendation

There was a feeling of excitement in the room on Friday evening, August 19, 2011, as Consul General Junichi Ihara presented the Foreign Minister's Commendation to the Arizona Matsuri Steering Committeee, with Co-Chairs Ted Namba and Doris Asano accepting. Japan's Ministry of Foriegn Affairs selected the Matsuri Committee in recognition for its contributions in promoting friendship between Japan and Arizona. It was also Consul General Ihara's last meeting in Arizona before his return to Japan. Congratulations, Matsuri Steering Committee!

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