Tokyo Sinfonia founder and conductor Robert Rÿker and Drew Damron at the Tokyo American Club for Robert Rÿker's talk on successfully founding and managing sinfonias.

Estonian Ambassador to Japan H.E. Mr. Väino Reinart for an interview with Hersey Shiga at the Estonian Embassy in Jingumae.

Ms. Tamiko Ohba, CEO of the Japan-India Women's Forum, H.E. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, Indian Ambassador, and his spouse Gunjan Verma and Mrs. Hiroko Kitazume attending the cultural friendship event “A Bouquet of Cultural Performances” held at the Indian Embassy.

The wives of the ambassadors of Ecuador, Hungary and Iceland visited the Yamatane Museum of Art with the Japanese painting teacher, Suiko Ota. From left, Charlotte Palanovics, Embassy of Hungary, Maria-Amparo Barberis, Embassy of Ecuador, Halldóra Málfríður Hermannsdóttir, Embassy of Iceland, Suiko Ohta, the 4th generation of Ota Shutei and Tadaaki Tanaka.

Croatian Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mr. Dražen Hrastić for interview with Hersey Shiga at the Croatian Embassy in Hiroo.

Greek Ambassador Constantin Cakioussis with Irish Ambassador to Japan Paul Kavanagh and his spouse Rosemary at the Greek Ambassador's farewell reception.

Mrs. Yukari Sunaga, spouse of former Japanese Ambassador to Qatar and Mrs. Hiroko Kitazume (center right), spouse of former Japanese Ambassador to Qatar performing a Bon Odori Dance at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo.

Japanese art class with maestra Suiko Ohta and Mrs. Maria Amparo Barberis. The Japanese painting class presided over by the Kyoshinkai, has a long history as an opportunity to teach Japanese painting to the ambassadors’ spouses of each country.

Spanish Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mr. Jorge Toledo Albiñana for an interview with Hersey Shiga saying farewell to Japan and the Tokyo community.

One of the most popular couples in Tokyo: Greek Ambassador to Japan, Constantin Cakioussis and his spouse Ioanna at the Ambassador's residence for their farewell reception. Here with mayor of Inazawa City, Mr. Jojiro Kato (c)

Entertainer Steven A. Haynes and comedian and multi-talent Barbie (バービー) endorsing Today's Woman Plus Size contest in front of the TBS head office in Akasaka.

Producer Thelma Rún Heimisdóttir and Moe, the Kimono Mom, for an Eyes on Japan interview.

Jamaican Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Ms. Shorna-Kay M. Richards, and Mamoru Araki Director at the Association of Japanese Importers of Jamaican Coffee (AJIJC) celebrating Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day at the Jamaican Embassy.

The new Algerian Ambassador to Japan H.E. Larbi Katti and his spouse Fahima Katti at the Ambassador's residence for an interview with Hersey Shiga to talk about his mission and his plans to explore Japan.

Members of the Greek community in Tokyo and Mrs. Marina Stamou, Third Secretary (Economic and Commercial) at the Greek Embassy (right) attending the farewell reception for the Greek Ambassador and his spouse at the Ambassador’s residence.