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G8 Development Ministers’ Meeting
April 5-6, 2008 Mita Conference Hall (Tokyo)
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| Seasonal cherry blossoms graced the venue, Mita Conference Hall in Tokyo
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| Congress Corporation’s team of interpreters covered 8 languages in all.
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G8 Environment Ministers Meeting
May 24-26, 2008 Kobe Portopia Hotel (Kobe)
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| “Our Environment” is the central theme of this year’s G8 Summit and this meeting had a key role in the lead up to all the Summit-related meetings.
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| Congress Corporation’s liaisons hard at work. We were honored to receive words of praise after the meeting.
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The First Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize - Presentation Ceremony and Commemorative Banquet - at TICAD IV
May 28, 2008 Pan Pacific Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu (Yokohama)
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| 40 Heads of State from African countries gathered in Japan to attend TICAD IV and this related event, the presentation ceremony.
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| The Commemorative Banquet was held in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
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G8 Energy Ministerial Meeting
June 7-8, 2008 Hotel Aomori / Hakkoda Hotel (Aomori)
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The official logo, designed
in-house,
featured the famous
apple of Aomori Prefecture and
enjoyed great popularity with
the local hosts.
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| Congress Corporation staff members pose for a photo with Minister Akira Amari after the meeting.
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G8 Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting
June 11-13, 2008 The Westin Tokyo (Tokyo)
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| Japan’s symbol, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo Tower were incorporated into the design for the meeting’s emblem.
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| Ministers from the G8 and other countries enjoyed Tokyo’s vibrant metropolis and hospitality during the meeting.
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G8 Finance Ministers Meeting
June 13-14, 2008 Osaka International Convention Center (Osaka)
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| Finance Ministers ready to start discussion at the Osaka International Convention Center.
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| The sunny day provided the perfect setting for a commemorative photo at Osaka Castle.
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Science and Technology Ministers’ Meeting
June 15, 2008 Bankoku Shinryokan (Okinawa)
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| A birds-eye view from the interpreters’ booths. Congress Corporation was in charge of the official interpreters.
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| Okinawa, site of the 2000 Summit, again furnished its hospitality plus Summit experience gained 8 years ago, resulting in a successful meeting.
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G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting
June 26-27, 2008 Kyoto State Guesthouse & Kyoto International Conference Center (Kyoto)
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| A special Kyoto PR booth in the International Press Center at ICC Kyoto featured displays and information on the area's fascinating history and culture.
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| Volunteers proficient in foreign languages provided information on Kyoto to Press from around the world.
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