Okayama Trip '09

This morning, I met the Okayama city mayor, vice mayor, and many officers from the city. I was also interviewed by journists from media. The mayor, Mr. Takaya, has been to San Jose. We talked about the purpose of my visit and his impression of San Jose. The mayor's schedule was very tight, I really appreciate that he welcomed me in person.

After the meeting, Ms. Yamauchi (my interpreter) took me to see the Okayama castle and the famous Korakuen Garden. The welcome lunch was held at a restaurant near the city hall. In the afternoon, I visited the library of Kyoyama junior high school.

Sorry I don't have much time to write more. I will add more details later or when I go back to the U.S.