Photography after the first-day's sessions

Hanako Oshima singing at the welcome party. She is a daughter of the late Kyu Sakamoto, one of the most popular singers in Japan. She recently released a CD and eagerly works for welfare.

Iku-kun is glad to see Hanako again. Nami-ne (Takenaka)'s talk is as funny as always.

Cheers! They toast for everybody's health and for the success of the forum.

Taro Shanghai teaches three participants how to perform a loach cooked in a pot.

Ryoko Tanaka, photographer.

Shiro Asano, Governor of Miyagi Prefecture.

Minako Nishijima and Keiko Kiyohara.

Dinah Cohen and Billy, her interpreter.

Taking a photograph with Asano, the governor.

Makoto Naruke, President of Inspire, Co., Ltd.
Toru Tanii, representative of Pep-Com.
(from left).

Tsutomu Murakawa, photographer is happy with Dinah Cohen.

Prop's supporters. What great figures!