PSSCA and Portland hosted a 4-member delegation from Sapporo to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rose Festival. Our guests were with us for 5 days and were kept quite busy. Our group attended a number of official meetings, watched the Rose Parade, visited the Nikkei Legacy Center, and attended a Soba making demonstration at the Consul General's house. We also had the official kickoff meeting for our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2009.
Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association
Promoting cross-cultural understanding between the US and Japan
Sapporo Delegation 2007
Rosarians Jim Kennedy and Harvey Collier greet Mr. Daisho
Airport Greeting by Royal Rosarians
Mayor Potter greets Mr. Daisho and accepts Sapporo's Gift
Mayor Potter giving Portland's official welcome
Opening Sapporo's gift
Nippon Ham Fighters, Japanese baseball champs
Mayor Potter presenting Portland's gift to Sapporo
Mr. Daisho, Mayor Potter, and Karin Hansen
Viewing a previous gift from Sapporo
Preparing to visit the Consul General
Consul General of Japan Mr. Egawa greets Mr. Daisho
The delegation listens to Mr. Egawa's welcome
Mr. Kusaka of the Consul's office, Ms. Michi Goto, and Mr. Daisho
Ms. Goto, Mr. Daisho, Consul General Egawa, Mr. Ikeda, Ms. Koshida