Monday, January 24, 2011

JALD Orientation, More US-Japan

Had a great (though intensely packed and nonstop) weekend seeing the JALD Orientation through. Excited for the 2011 Delegation and what they will be experiencing.

Also thoroughly enjoyed going to the Consul General Ihara's residence for the JALD dinner on Friday and meeting more JBA folks at their hosted reception on Saturday evening.

In other news, an interesting article I found via Google Alerts, on US-Japan relations and the realization that the alliance is much more than about a base. Plus a good quote from Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell about how important Japan is and how much relations with them are overlooked or underestimated. (At least, that's how the quote is used in this context. One never can be too sure with media.)

Find the article, here.

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