Sitemap Contact JAPANESE Top > The Japan-America Grassroots Summit > Past summit> The 19th Japan-America Grassroots Summit-Miyagi 2009 > Messages from the organizers Yoshihiro Murai （Miyagi Prefectural Governor） I am delighted that Miyagi prefecture has been chosen as the location of the 19th America Japan Grassroots Summit.　 Miyagi prefecture is the sister prefecture of Delaware, the home state of Vice President Biden. It is the location of Matsushima, one of the three most beautiful sites of Japan and is blessed with both sea and mountains. Please come and experience the charm of Miyagi for yourself, and further the friendship between our two countries. Back to preceding page　 Back to top Shogo Kamei （Chair, Tohoku Japan-America Society） The Tohuku Japan-America Society, which I chair, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Nothing makes me happier than being able to invite new friends from both America and Japan to Miyagi in this special year. Let's chat, eat and laugh together and make friendships that cross international borders. We are looking forward to meeting all of you in July. Back to preceding page　 Back to top Masae Omura （Miyagi International Association） There are many issues that the world must face during these times. However, I believe in the importance of creating international friendships at the grassroots level and, the volunteer committees in Miyagi are working hard to welcome you all. Back to preceding page　 Back to top We, the Miyagi Summit Volunteer Committee, look forward to welcoming our guests from overseas. Please enjoy the opportunity to experience the maginificence of Miyagi, and the hospitality of Miyagians. Back to preceding page　 Back to top Taizo Watanabe Annual America-Japan Grassroots summits are held alternately in Japan and America to provide opportunities for people of both nations to understand more about each other and nurture friendship between them, overcoming differences in language,culture and tradition. The Miyagi Summit to be held this year will be a great success, I hope, through your active participation and the long held tradition of hospitality inherited by people living in this beautiful land of green and world-famous landscape. Back to preceding page　 Back to top l Top l Latest information l The America-Japan Grassroots Summit l About the Center for International Exchange l Sponsors l Copyright (C) Center for International Exchange All rights reserved.