We were welcomed to Japan (Yokoso Nippon) by Kazumasa Numura, president of the Japan Agricultural Journalists Association (left) and Masaru Yamada, the main coordinator.

Our welcoming reception included lots of food and beverage. Just what you need when you’ve been on the go sitting in an airplane for over half a day. Besides welcoming comments we were also entertained with music and just the fun and fellowship of meeting with ag journalists from all over the world.

In his invitation letter Mr. Numura said, “The theme of the Congress is “Explore the land of Mizuho.” Mizuho is the meaning of “Ear of rice” in Japanese. With a history of more than thousands years with rice, we call our country the land of Mizuho. Every September is the time to harvest for rice. In 2007, you will discover secrets of the land of Mizuho.” We’re certainly looking forward to it.

IFAJ Congress 2007 Photo Album

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