Consul General Ito attends the Japanese American Association of Colorado’s New Year Banquet (February 18, 2017)

                                                Consul General Ito’s remarks                                     Calvin Hada, President of JAAC, gives remarks

     On February 18th, Consul General Ito attended a New Year’s Banquet held by the Japanese American Association of Colorado (JAAC) at a local restaurant in Denver. In his remarks at the event, the Consul General expressed his gratitude for the JAAC and stated that the activities of the Japanese-American community here in Denver have become the foundation of the strengthening of Japan-Colorado relations. Mr. Calvin Hada, as President of the JAAC, with the arrival of Consul General Ito’s departure thanked him for all his support of the Japanese-American community. An estimated 150 people participated in the event, including members of the JAAC.