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Japanese Delegation Visits the First State to Strengthen Ties

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | International Trade and Development | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012



The five-member delegation – led by Takamasa Chiba, Director of the International Affairs Division in the Miyagi Prefectural Government – met with Governor Markell and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock to discuss furthering the economic partnership between Miyagi and Delaware. Both governments are interested in expanding business in the areas of nanotechnology and biotechnology, as well as clean energy and cutting edge automobile manufacturing. To that end, the delegation met with the Delaware Bio Science Association and Delaware Technology Park to discuss potential partnerships.

The delegation also held a Sendai Miso Dinner at Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth Beach restaurant to promote Miyagi’s Sendai soy product, even creating a beer with it, wakame (a seaweed) and yuzu (a Japanese fruit). Sendai Miso is a soy bean paste that is unique because of its red color and softened saltiness. It is from Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture.

“The Dogfish team had a great time hosting the delegation and 60 lucky guests for a Miso-themed beer dinner,” said Matt Patton, assistant manager at Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats. “We learned a lot about Miyagi prefecture and their famous Sendai Miso. We hope to continue our cultural and  commercial exchange well into the future.”

In addition, the officials visited three schools to express appreciation for their support of disaster relief efforts and to report the progress of Miyagi’s recovery. Because of the notable outpouring of support from students and the school community, the delegation visited Dover High School, Middletown High School and Appoquinimink High School which had all held fundraising events to benefit Miyagi’s recovery. Overall, $101,000 was raised across Delaware to support the “Delaware Fund for Miyagi”.

A long-standing component of the sister-state relationship has been educational exchanges, which were put on hold due to the earthquake and tsunami last March. They will restart next month with a group of Miyagi students coming to Delaware. Delaware students will travel to Miyagi later this year.

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Japanese Delegation Visits the First State to Strengthen Ties

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | International Trade and Development | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012



The five-member delegation – led by Takamasa Chiba, Director of the International Affairs Division in the Miyagi Prefectural Government – met with Governor Markell and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock to discuss furthering the economic partnership between Miyagi and Delaware. Both governments are interested in expanding business in the areas of nanotechnology and biotechnology, as well as clean energy and cutting edge automobile manufacturing. To that end, the delegation met with the Delaware Bio Science Association and Delaware Technology Park to discuss potential partnerships.

The delegation also held a Sendai Miso Dinner at Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth Beach restaurant to promote Miyagi’s Sendai soy product, even creating a beer with it, wakame (a seaweed) and yuzu (a Japanese fruit). Sendai Miso is a soy bean paste that is unique because of its red color and softened saltiness. It is from Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture.

“The Dogfish team had a great time hosting the delegation and 60 lucky guests for a Miso-themed beer dinner,” said Matt Patton, assistant manager at Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats. “We learned a lot about Miyagi prefecture and their famous Sendai Miso. We hope to continue our cultural and  commercial exchange well into the future.”

In addition, the officials visited three schools to express appreciation for their support of disaster relief efforts and to report the progress of Miyagi’s recovery. Because of the notable outpouring of support from students and the school community, the delegation visited Dover High School, Middletown High School and Appoquinimink High School which had all held fundraising events to benefit Miyagi’s recovery. Overall, $101,000 was raised across Delaware to support the “Delaware Fund for Miyagi”.

A long-standing component of the sister-state relationship has been educational exchanges, which were put on hold due to the earthquake and tsunami last March. They will restart next month with a group of Miyagi students coming to Delaware. Delaware students will travel to Miyagi later this year.

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