America-Japan Grassroots Summit

Opening Ceremony

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Please join us on August 25th to give a warm welcome to the 2010 summit participants at the official opening ceremony of the America Japan Grassroots Summit.

We will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Kanrin Maru’s arrival to the San Francisco Bay and learn about our local historical ties to Japan. This year, for the first time in the history of the summit, the descendants of John Manjiro, Captain Whitfield, Commodore Matthew Perry and the 18th Head of the Tokugawa Shogunate family will participate together in the opening ceremony. We will have the rare opportunity to hear stories from the descendants of the individuals who played a significant role in the opening of Japan's doors to the United States. Help us acknowledge the history, people, sister city and friendship ties and projects bridging US-Japan relations as well as enjoy some very special entertainment honoring the occasion.

Please join us in this wonderful opportunity!

PROGRAM

“TRACING THE BEGINNINGS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN”

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Tsunenari Tokugawa

18th Head of the Tokugawa Shogunate Family

Joined by the descendants of John Manjiro:  Kyo Nakahama, 5th Generation

Captain William H. Whitfield:  Robert Whitfield, 5th Generation

Commodore Matthew C. Perry:  Matthew Perry, 4th Generation

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Jan Yanehiro

The Westin St. Francis
35 Powell Street
San Francisco

Registration

Exhibit featuring Kanrin Maru History, Pioneers and Projects of America-Japan Relations

4:30pm-5:30pm

Italian Room Foyer, Mezzanine Level

Reception~ Light Hors d’oeuvre and Beverages

Opening Ceremonies Program

5:30-7:00pm

Grand Ballroom, Mezzanine Level

Cost: $20 per person, $10 for students

Opening Ceremony August 25, 2010

Program Full Price $20.00 Program Student Price $10.00

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The America Japan Grassroots Summit San Francisco Bay Area 2010 is presented to you in cooperation with:

The Consulate General of Japan

Mayor’s Office of Protocol

Mayor’s Office of Trade and Commerce

City and County of San Francisco

Sister Cities International, Northern California Chapter