Consul and Mrs. Sato visit Juneau
2020/3/25
Dr. David Henry, Associate Professor of Japanese at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Director of When the Fog Clears, Mr. Tadashi Ogawa, take questions from guests
Consul and Mrs. Sato with Rear Admiral and Mrs. Matthew Bell, 17th U.S. Coast Guard District, and Dr. David Henry
Consul and Mrs. Sato with Senator Peter Micciche, from Soldotna, Alaska
Consul Sato and Alaska House Representative from Palmer, Alaska, Ms. DeLena Johnson
Consul Sato and Alaska House Representative from Juneau, Alaksa, Ms. Andi Story
From March 4-6, the Head of the Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage, Mr. Sato, his wife Mrs. Sato, and two staff members made their way to Juneau to continue ‘Japan Weeks in Alaska’ events.
On Wednesday, March 4, the Consular Office of Japan hosted a film screening free to the public at the Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater, featuring the 2012 hit ‘Thermae Romae.’ The movie is about an Ancient Roman architect who travels forward in time to modern-day Japan, where he learns about Japanese bath culture such as outdoor hot springs and drinking milk after bathing. When he is transported back to Ancient Rome, he begins to design baths based on modern Japanese designs. ‘Thermae Romae’ is a great comedy, and a resource to learn more about bathing culture in Japan.
The next evening (Thursday March 5), the Consular Office of Japan co-sponsored an event with University of Alaska Fairbanks at the Baranof Hotel. It began with a screening of ‘When the Fog Clears,’ a documentary film about the aftermath of the ‘Battle for Attu.’ The film is a window into the families of American and Japanese soldiers who lost their lives fighting. The film’s director Tadashi Ogawa answered questions from the audience after the screening, explaining that he first read about the ‘Battle for Attu’ in the Japanese newspaper, and spent years making the documentary. After the talk, guests were able to enjoy a reception with food and drink, featuring alcoholic beverages brought from Japan: sake, umeshu (plum wine), and Japanese red and white wines. Many guests also had the chance to speak with Director Ogawa during the reception.
In addition to hosting two events, Mr. and Mrs. Sato were also able to sit down with fourteen members of the Alaska Legislature, including: Senate President Cathy Giessel, Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, and House Minority Leader Rep. Lance Pruitt. During the meetings, Mr. Sato affirmed Japan’s commitment to building an even stronger friendship with Alaska and to combatting the outbreak of COVID-19. Mr. and Mrs. Sato were particularly happy to learn from Representative Johnson that Palmer, Alaska and Saroma, Japan will celebrate their sister city relationship’s 40th Anniversary later this year.
The Consular Office of Japan would like to thank everyone in Juneau who made the film screenings and meetings with the Alaska Legislature such a success. We look forward to seeing you all at future events sponsored by our office.
On Wednesday, March 4, the Consular Office of Japan hosted a film screening free to the public at the Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater, featuring the 2012 hit ‘Thermae Romae.’ The movie is about an Ancient Roman architect who travels forward in time to modern-day Japan, where he learns about Japanese bath culture such as outdoor hot springs and drinking milk after bathing. When he is transported back to Ancient Rome, he begins to design baths based on modern Japanese designs. ‘Thermae Romae’ is a great comedy, and a resource to learn more about bathing culture in Japan.
The next evening (Thursday March 5), the Consular Office of Japan co-sponsored an event with University of Alaska Fairbanks at the Baranof Hotel. It began with a screening of ‘When the Fog Clears,’ a documentary film about the aftermath of the ‘Battle for Attu.’ The film is a window into the families of American and Japanese soldiers who lost their lives fighting. The film’s director Tadashi Ogawa answered questions from the audience after the screening, explaining that he first read about the ‘Battle for Attu’ in the Japanese newspaper, and spent years making the documentary. After the talk, guests were able to enjoy a reception with food and drink, featuring alcoholic beverages brought from Japan: sake, umeshu (plum wine), and Japanese red and white wines. Many guests also had the chance to speak with Director Ogawa during the reception.
In addition to hosting two events, Mr. and Mrs. Sato were also able to sit down with fourteen members of the Alaska Legislature, including: Senate President Cathy Giessel, Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, and House Minority Leader Rep. Lance Pruitt. During the meetings, Mr. Sato affirmed Japan’s commitment to building an even stronger friendship with Alaska and to combatting the outbreak of COVID-19. Mr. and Mrs. Sato were particularly happy to learn from Representative Johnson that Palmer, Alaska and Saroma, Japan will celebrate their sister city relationship’s 40th Anniversary later this year.
The Consular Office of Japan would like to thank everyone in Juneau who made the film screenings and meetings with the Alaska Legislature such a success. We look forward to seeing you all at future events sponsored by our office.