[Reception] New York Branch

 To show appreciation to the many countries that helped and supported Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, the Consul General of Japan in New York, Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki and Mrs. Mamiko Hiroki hosted a reception at their residence. At their request, Mrs. Judith Hata, Mrs. Shigeno Okamoto, Mrs. Hazue Tamura Rogers and Mrs. Debbie Kopinski representing the Sogetsu School created ikebana arrangements for the reception which were very well received.