Welcome Consul General Yoshiaki Takahashi

The Dōjin Japanese Arts Society team welcoming Consul General Yoshiaki Takahashi.

Pictured above from left to right: Karah Foster, President; Maiko Behr, Founder and Executive Director; Consul General Yoshiaki Takahashi; Christina Cecconi, Program Coordinator & Visual Communications; Naoko Sembokuya, Treasurer; Hitomi Ginnan, special consultant, kōdō.

Photo credit: Mr. Koichi Saito

On November 13th, Dōjin Arts had the honor of welcoming Consul General Yoshiaki Takahashi to Vancouver at a special reception hosted by the Japanese Business Association.

Photo credit: Mr. Koichi Saito

The event was well attended by approximately 120 guests spanning over 30 organizations and a diverse range of communities.

Photo credit: Mr. Koichi Saito

Dōjin Arts Board of Directors President, Karah Foster, is pictured above leading everyone in a brief yet heartfelt kanpai that perfectly captured the spirit of the occasion.

We are grateful to the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, as well as to Deputy Consul General Satomi Okagaki, for their support of our organization during our inaugural year. We look forward to building even stronger connections in the years to come.

Welcome, Consul General Takahashi!