海外漁業協力財団（ＯＦＣＦ）のミクロネシア連邦出張所で５年間、所長としてご活躍された左近充さんと、株式会社国際水産技術開発の藤原さん、ＯＦＣＦの有里さんがご来館されました。今後とも何卒、宜しくお願い致します。
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Former Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation’s (OFCF) Director in FSM Mr. Sakonju visited the Embassy after completing his services for about 5 years. He was accompanied by Messrs Fujiwara and Arisato. Thank you for your kind support toward strengthening the friendly relations between FSM and Japan.
山形市立第五中学校３年生の皆さんが、修学旅行の班別研修で大使館を訪問されました。はじめは少し緊張していましたが、国の紹介スライドを見たり、質問をしているうちに笑顔になっていきました。名産品の胡椒や民芸品を実際に手にとってみたり、民族衣装を身にまとうと歓声が上がりました。あっという間の１時間でしたが、ミクロネシア連邦を身近に感じていただけましたでしょうか？将来、ぜひ行ってみてくださいね。
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Six students from Yamagata No#5 Junior High School visited the Embassy as part of their school’s excursion study program. Embassy prepared a program for them including the slide presentation and questions and answer session on FSM, and experiencing the islands attire and the taste of islands sweets prepared by the Embassy staff. I hope they all enjoyed their visit, and look forward to strengthen the friendship and of course to see them in FSM in the near future.
Embassy continues to actively involve in interacting with young people to strengthen the Kizuna between FSM and Japan.
東京都立両国高等学校附属中学校２年生の皆さんが、国際理解学習として大使館を訪問されました。ミクロネシア連邦の人々の暮らしや同年代の子どもたちの生活について、活発に質問をしてくれました。皆さん、英語での自己紹介をしたり、観光局のホームページから情報を得て事前学習をするなど、とても意欲的で驚きました。ぜひミクロネシア連邦に行ってくださいね。
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Students from Tokyo Toritsu Ryogoku Junior High School visited the Embassy to learn about the Federated States of Micronesia (Micronesia) as part of their program of international understanding. It was a lively session during which questions were asked about the lives in Micronesia in general, specifically the young people with the same age. Very much impressed with the way they presented themselves, the knowledge they had on Micronesia and the introductions of individuals in English. Part of the programs prepared by the Embassy beside the questions and answer sessions were also to experience the island’s daily attire (fit and great looking!) and taste of Micronesian sweets. We welcome all of you to visit Micronesia.
福島県いわき市商工観光部の皆様（新妻部長・鈴木次長・千葉課長・猪狩主査）と、いわき市東京事務所の村上所長が、昨年の『第１回太平洋諸国舞踊祭』の御礼と、新任のご挨拶にいらっしゃいました。いわき市とミクロネシア連邦の交流について、さまざまな意見交換をしました。今後とも宜しくお願い致します。
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Ambassador welcomed officials from the Department of Commerce Industry and Tourism of Iwaki City Government ( Director General, Hidemasa Niitsuma; Deputy Director General, Yoshiaki Suzuki; Division Manager, Shinichiro Chiba, Senior Administrative Officer, Shu Igari, Director of Iwaki City Tokyo Office, Hiroshi Maurakami) to the Embassy who visited to thank FSM for taking part in the first Pacific Island Countries Dance Festival and to introduce themselves as new officers in charge of the department. Ambassador took the opportunity to thank them and assured them that the Embassy will continue to work with them in strengthening the friendly and cooperative ties between the people of Iwaki City and FSM.
４月２１日（日）、群馬県富岡市で行われた『第３回富岡市国際交流まつり』に参加しました。あいにく季節外れの雪が山を覆う寒い日でしたが、開始時間には雨も止み、お客様の出足も好調だったように思います。オープニングセレモニーでは来賓として挨拶しました。友好の証として岡野市長に木彫りのカヌーを贈呈させていただきました。
ホワイエではご当地アイドルＡＫＧを始めアーティストの演奏や展示が行われ、屋外に設置されたブースでは地元の団体や中国・フィリピン・インドネシア・台湾・タイなどが料理やお菓子を販売しました。ミクロネシア連邦は、手作りのココナッツクッキーとバナナマフィン、民芸品を販売。お菓子は早々と完売し、貝のネックレスや亀・星・ハートの形をした壁掛けも好評でした。
富岡市との交流は約２０年前、アリック・アリック元大使（現・副大統領）の時代から始まり、長いお付き合いをさせていただいております。お忙しい中、時間を掛けて準備に当たられた富岡市国際交流協会を始め、関係者の皆様に心より御礼申し上げます。
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The Embassy participated in the 3rd Tomioka City International Festival held on April 21st (Sunday) in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. It was an unusual cold day with some snow in the mountain areas especially at such a time of the year, however, the festivities turned out well. As a guest, Ambassador delivered a speech at the opening ceremony during which he also presented a gift (sail canoe handicrafts) to the Mayor of Tomioka City symbolizing the special connections FSM has with Tomioka City and Japan, which are connected not only by blood links but are also bound by the ocean.
The festival programs and activities included entertainments by artist groups and display/sell of products and food at the booths. At the Embassy’s booth, coconut cookies, banana muffins and handicrafts were sold.
The friendly relations with Tomioka City started during Alik’s (current Vice President) time as Ambassador about 20 years ago. Thanks to Tomioka International Friendship Association and friends from Tomioka City for playing an important role in strengthening the relations. Look forward to work with all of them in the days ahead.