Our annual Shinnenkai dinner was held 12 Jan 2007, celebrating the arrival of the new year. Nearly 80 people attended to enjoy the wonderful food, traditional Japanese entertainment, and good fellowship. Speeches by Consul General of Japan at Portland Akio Egawa and Portland Mayor Tom Potter preceeded awards honoring member Yoko Gulde and former Mayor Vera Katz for their long and dedicated service to the Association. (click on any image to see enlarged version.)
Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association
Promoting cross-cultural understanding between the US and Japan
Shinnenkai 2007
Floral Beauty
Koto, played by Mitsuki Dazai
Shakuhachi, played by Mr. Larry Tyrrell
Fukubukuro Bags, a New Year's tradition in Japan
Mayor Potter addresses the gatherting
Consul General Egawa honors Member Yoko Gulde
PSSCA President Doug Lovett honoring Mayor Katz, accepted by Phyllis Oster