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Show . t . Ji iw k v f . . . MIM S I a4 f4 '.' WV ' 'SSSVk.V - . - 5 News Japanese hosts roll out the red carpet for Kane visitors SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRILS, 19S7 By Carol Sullivan What a wonderful surprise was in store for the Kane County to the Japanese cit- ies of Tarui, Ogaki and Gifu, Our Japanese hosts met us at the airport and throughout the trip made every effort to make us comfortable. Several adults and all of the students stayed in Japanese homes. All spoke of their wonderful experience for cultural exchange and how glad they were to have a chance to more insight into Japa- - nese culture. Saturday. On Sunday, the group was taken to visit the ancient city of Nara and visit the Today i temple. We returned to a welcome reception hosted by the TaruiKanab, Utah Friendship Association. We were enter- tained with traditional dancers and drummers, and Kanab provided some entertainment. The group sang UTAH WE LOVE THEE. The audience eryoyed seeing a clogging routine by Melanie Honey. Kari Ann Hol-haland played the piano and Jenny Casebolt played the cello. All of Nara-delegati- , on in f ( ve Ogaki City Councilman Nagasawa surrounded by Kanab students Brandi Button, Jennie Casebolt, Melanie Honey and Andrea Crosby. Mr. Nagasawa was one of the escorts throughout the trip, making sure everything went smoothly. Photo by Carol Sullivan. Teyin Seiki factory that sup-airplane parts to Boeing, McDonnell and Douglas. The $25 million dollar Clean Center where they bum garbage and utilize the energy was very impressive. Next was a chance to see an agricultural center where they were preparing rice The delegation met Mayor Ogura of Ogaki City, and after lunch visited Shinko Engineering, where they manufacture excavating equipment and generators. We visited the Softopia Cultural Building and toured the media plaza where there were games, robots, all an edu- cational experience like cyberspace. We also visited a beautiful $200 million library fully computerized. That Norm Carroll at the evening we attended a reception Mrs. Mori presenting gifts to Kane County Commissioner reception hosted by Senator Mori. The Kane delegation received many gifts from their Japanese hosts. Photo by Carol Sullivan. Everywhere, the delegation went, there were welcome signs to greet them. Most of our hosts have been to Utah and they went out of their way to make our trip memorable. Our hosts were: Senator Mori, Senator Fuwa, Ogaki Councilman Nagasawa, Tarui Councilman Nakamura, PTA Shouki President Kitamura, TaruiKanab Friendship Society President Takahiko hosted by Ogaki City. The Kane delegation visited the Gifu State Building where the students did a western line Lt. Governor Morimoto met us. dance that was popular, He explained that Gifu is work. ; As students, visited more ing with technology and that schools, the adults visited the J Utah is known as Software interpreter and promoter ofnew and The between Utah ties or expanding businesses in Utah. ley. Gifu are getting stronger. Members of the Kane delegaVal-pli- es We visited Hida Takayama, a little town full of traditional atmosphere high in the mountains and then traveled to the Gero Resort, famous for its hot springs, accompanied by Senator Fuwa, Councilman Nagasawa and the Ozeki family. As we returned to our hotel the next day, we visited the new Kagamigahara Aerospace Museum. A wonderful reception awaited us for our final night in Japan. Over 350 people were in attendance at this reception hosted by Senator Mori. A big thank you to Mike Sakurai, Utah Department of Community and Economic De- velopment for International Trade who accompanied us as tion were: Commissioner Norm and Barbara Carroll, Councilman Roger Holland, Karen Alvey, Karla JohnsonAvnish and Sherrie Pandya, Glen and Beth Martin, Barbara Button, Steve Puro, Klint Glover and Carol Sullivan; Students were: Kari Ann Holland, Geena Martin, Melanie Honey, Heather Sorenson, Jennie Casebolt, Greg Hamblin, Scott Johnson, Jesse Arbogast, Andrea Crosby, Raeanna Nannenga, Brandi Button and Megan Winchester. As part of our exchange, Japan will send 20 students this coming August. Watch for next week's story on our students experiences in Japanese homes and schools, 111 mo hb 13 m '"L Takagi, Kastuji Iwata and Fumtyoshi Takagi In Tarui City the delegation had the opportunity to meet Mayor Tanaka and visit several schools. Kanab students on the trip attended pchooland were very impressed with the cleanliness and respect students had for one another and for their teachers. Adults met with the Tarui School Board and learned more about the Japanese education system. Their school year is 240 days compared to our 180 days. Over the weekend, we visited the Nangu Shrine and visited another School where there was a music festival. Yes, school on I'm proud to be your good neighbor agent: Larin Tanks 310 S. 100 E. K&nsb, Utsh 642SS3 IV ATI the Kanab Lixrery Fund Japanese businessmen item Glib Procure (state) have contributed close to $10,000 to the Kanab l&rary and are anxious to see the foraty completed. Photo by Carol Sultivm. Mr. Csreki donated $ 100,00 yen, about (AIM a good neighbor. State Farm is there.9 Like Sme TWO to 9MtVIANC Rra Mutual Avtewmitnle Home Offices; BkwowtgMk fttsoon RHI |