"Kumamoto: An Evening of Sightseeing and Food" Reception Held
2018/9/11
On Aug. 17th, a reception at the official residence of Consul General Chiba -“Kumamoto: An evening of sightseeing & food”- was held featuring tourism resources and local products from Kumamoto.
U.S. travel industry professionals and representatives from the food industry were invited, and enjoyed celebrating the ongoing recovery of Kumamoto from the 2016 earthquake. The event also showcased the best of prefecture’s food, tourism, sake and shochu, and featured a display with Takeakari bamboo lanterns.
One of Japan’s most popular mascots “Kumamon” also attended the event, and took pictures with guests and delighted the crowd with a performance.

Photo Opportunity with Kumamon

Performance by Kumamon

Welcome by Consul General Chiba

City of Kumamoto Director of Tourism Policy Division

Kampai by U.S.-Japan Council President Irene Hirano Inouye

Kumamoto's Dagojiru (Rice Dumpling Soup)

Reception
