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BEAUTIFUL POLISH RECEPTION – NEW OTANI 1. Polish Amb. Cyryl Kozaczewski, his wife Iwona, their daughters, Marta and Iga 2. Mrs. Kerngphark, Lilo Maruyama, Thai Defense Attache Waipote Kerngphark 3. Poland Defense Attache Capt. Chris Dickinson, US Marine Major Paula O. Marshall, Japan Major General Tomofusa Harada 4. Polish intern Natalia Poraba 5. EU Amb. Viorel Isticioaia-Budura, Jamaican Amb. Clement Allicock, Tongan Amb. Tani Topou, Polish Amb. Cyryl Kozaczewski, Zambian Amb. Ndiyoi Mutiti Iwona 2 1 4 3 5 7 6 9 8 10 AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL DAY 6. Real estate guru and president of Sihm Company Masataka Fujishima, his wife Yoshimi, Sihm’s Kazuhiro Nakane 7. Kyoko Spector, Rana, her son Nursel 8. Reiko Szerdahelyi (Hungary), Rana, Madina Tursunova (Uzbekistan) 9. Diet Member Kenji Kosaka, Amb. and Mrs. Gursel Ismayilzade, Dewi, popular politician Nishimura-san 10. Olga Kozlova (Itochu), Narmina Aslanova (Azerbaijan), Dinara Masamoto (Azerbaijan) 48 | AUGUST 2016 | TOKYO WEEKENDER
KISS lookalikes at the Entertainment Art Exhibition on the huge yacht “Symphony" THIS IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT WRITING THIS COLUMN has interesting properties in and around Tokyo) was there, and I really enjoyed meeting his wife. He helped me find my apartment in Moto Yoyogi about 20 years ago, and has always been there to help me with any landlord-related problems. I also enjoyed talking with a couple of friends who went to the F-1 Race in Azerbaijan and they had nothing but nice things to say about the country and the people. POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY – NEW OTANI On the occasion of the Constitution Day of Poland, Ambassador Cyryl Kozaczewski, his wife Iwona, and their staff hosted a people-packed glittering reception at the Hotel New Otani. The Ambassador and his wife are a popular couple and there were a lot of their interesting Japanese and international friends there enjoying the celebration. The military was well represented by the Polish defense attaché, a young female marine from the US, and a high ranking officer from the Japanese Self Defense Force – all in full uniform. Polish intern Natalia, who looked very stylish in her country’s national costume, added color to the crowd. I also enjoyed meeting the statuesque Ndiyoyi Mutiti. I jokingly asked her if I could be her manager. When she asked me what for, I told her “basketball”; she laughed and said, “You’re a little late,” and gave me her business card. Turns out she’s the Ambassador of Zambia. She has a lovely personality and I felt I had made a new friend. That’s what I love about writing this column. Got some good news a week or so later when I ran into Ambassador Kozaczewski at Hiroo Segafredo. He told me he wouldn’t be leaving Tokyo this summer, but probably later this year. He’s a good man, a good diplomat and a good friend. MIN-ON’S DYNAMIC CHINESE ACROBATS’ SHOW Thanks to the Min-on Concert Association, I’ve had the opportunity to see all three of the shows by the renowned China National Acrobatic Troupe. The 2016 show was titled “Acrobatic Fantasy Drama – Be Brilliant! Master Chef Panda.” The show, with its beautiful sets, colorful costumes, and hard-to-believe acrobatics, was [ SPONSORED CONTENT ] IN & AROUND FROM TOP: Sony Entertainment’s Dick Sano and actress/director Jodie Foster, who was here to promote her film “Money Monster” Minato Okamoto, personal trainer Mark McDonald, and Dan Kerrigan at Hiroo Segafredo Austrian ballet dancer Christian Martinu, his wife, dancer Rio Mitani, their daughter Manna entertainment at its best. It made it easy to realize why its performances in 123 countries and regions have been awarded 60 gold medals in major competitions around the world. This time in Japan their tour was a total of 53 shows in 27 cities. After the show at Nakano Sun Plaza, I joined many Min-on guests in one of the building’s party venues for a lavish buffet and the opportunity to meet and mix with the super cast. Most didn’t speak much English, but I was lucky as one really cool lady helped me to communicate with most of the performers. When I asked her where she learned her English, she said, “Oh, I worked with Cirque du Soleil in the US and Canada for two years. She was really surprised when I told her I was a friend of that show’s part-owner Guy Laliberte, and in perfect English, she said, “Wow, the world gets smaller.” A few weeks earlier, thanks to Guy, I received two great tickets for third row center seats at Cirque’s spectacular show “Totem” at Odaiba Big Top. The sets, costumes, and very international cast were different, but many of the acrobatic miracles were similar to the 2,000-yearold ones as performed in the China National Acrobatic Troupe show. They simply have to be seen to be believed. If you like K-pop, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Korean musical “Bibap,” which the Min-on Concert Association is bringing to Japan later this month. For a schedule of the show dates call Hori-san on 03-5362-3400 or 090-4532-4322. JORDAN’S 70TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Over at the Okura Hotel, Jordan Ambassador Demiye Haddad and his wife Shafik held a very special reception on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It was also to celebrate the Centennial of the Great Arab Revolt. Shafik has an interior designers’ touch, and had worked with the hotel staff in setting up interesting displays of Jordanian art, fashion and handicrafts throughout the party venue. TOKYO WEEKENDER | AUGUST 2016 | 49
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