Study Tour to Niigata Prefecture by a Diplomatic Corps in Japan

July 6, 2012
Japanese

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will organize a Study Tour with Niigata Prefecture for a Diplomatic Corps in Japan from Wednesday, July 11 to Thursday, July 12.
This Study Tour is held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with local governments in order to showcase regional attractions such as cultures and industries for diplomats in Japan.
During the Study Tour, the participants are scheduled to deepen their understanding of Niigata Prefecture through visits to facilities concerning industries, culture and traditional craftwork, and to exchange opinions with people from a variety of sectors, including private enterprises.
Expected Participants:
13 diplomats from 10 countries and 1 permanent mission in Japan - Bahrain, Lebanon, Samoa, Zambia, Kenya, Senegal, Papua New Guinea, Namibia, Lithuania, India and the EU

[REFERENCE] Tentative Itinerary

Wednesday, July 11: Matsunoyama Hot Spring Binary Generator Test Site
Echigo-Tsumari Art Field
Reception hosted by Niigata Prefecture
Thursday, July 12: Takarayama Sake Brewery
The Northern Culture Museum
Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum
Gyokusendo
Tsubame Sanjo Regional Industries Promotion Center

(*The foregoing is a provisional translation. The date indicated above denotes the date of issue of the original press release in Japanese.)

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