Greetings from Consul-General Yanagi upon his arrival
2023/8/22
I am YANAGI, Jun, the newly assigned Consul-General of Japan in Chicago. My past overseas postings as a diplomat have taken me to the UK, Nigeria, Australia, Russia, Canada, Viet Nam and Vienna. This is my first ever posting in the USA and I am accompanied by my wife Norika and Japanese cuisine chef Ms. NISHIMURA, Akiko.
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. These are the 10 states which our Consulate-General serves. These 10 states at the crossroads and the heartland of America are often said to represent the good days of America. I am grateful and honored to assume the post of Consul-General with jurisdiction over these great states. Yet at the same time, I am humbled by the task and responsibility before us.
Our diverse and numerous “stake holders” are also our “clients” and partners. We strive to protect the safety, security and health of Japanese people living in the Midwest area or visiting for business or travel. We promote a sound business environment for Japanese businesses and companies. We reaffirm our commitment to the Japanese-American Community. We work to help expand the exchange between all Americans who have interest in and involvement with Japan and their Japanese counterparts, and thereby deepen the friendship and bond between them and our two countries. Our Consulate is united as one team to ensure we can continue being open, helpful, trusted, and benevolent to all of you. This is our mission and our promise to you.
We remain mindful of the contributions by those before us who have made tireless efforts to build up the relationship between the Midwest of America and Japan, and we are grateful for the trust, cooperation and expectations bestowed upon us. I look forward to visiting all 10 states and meeting many of you at the earliest possible opportunity. We sincerely appreciate your continued input, support and understanding.
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. These are the 10 states which our Consulate-General serves. These 10 states at the crossroads and the heartland of America are often said to represent the good days of America. I am grateful and honored to assume the post of Consul-General with jurisdiction over these great states. Yet at the same time, I am humbled by the task and responsibility before us.
Our diverse and numerous “stake holders” are also our “clients” and partners. We strive to protect the safety, security and health of Japanese people living in the Midwest area or visiting for business or travel. We promote a sound business environment for Japanese businesses and companies. We reaffirm our commitment to the Japanese-American Community. We work to help expand the exchange between all Americans who have interest in and involvement with Japan and their Japanese counterparts, and thereby deepen the friendship and bond between them and our two countries. Our Consulate is united as one team to ensure we can continue being open, helpful, trusted, and benevolent to all of you. This is our mission and our promise to you.
We remain mindful of the contributions by those before us who have made tireless efforts to build up the relationship between the Midwest of America and Japan, and we are grateful for the trust, cooperation and expectations bestowed upon us. I look forward to visiting all 10 states and meeting many of you at the earliest possible opportunity. We sincerely appreciate your continued input, support and understanding.
August 22, 2023
YANAGI, Jun