U.S. Soybean Growers Celebrate 50 Years of Market Development Activities in Japan -- Day 4

 

USB Chair Curt Raasch.

Shinji Sasaki, President of the Japanese Oilseed Processors Association (JOPA) presents a toast to ASA's 50 years of marketing  and customer support activities in Japan. 

JOPA Managing Director Yoshinori Komura explains the significance of the painting (the gift) that was presented to ASA. 

Scene from the 50th Anniversary showing some of the buffet items, guests and the performers on stage. 

Guests were treated to traditional Japanese music played on traditional instruments. 

Another view of the performers showing the traditional Japanese instruments.

ASA-IM Japan Advisor Emeritus Animal Nutrition Karl Sera shares his thoughts about the relationship between U.S. soybean growers and Japanese soy customers. 

 

(ASA Photos by Bob Callanan)

Revisit Day 1 in Japan