In between our tour of Muraski-Loen Nursing Institution and a fun filled afternoon at Aichi Health Plaza (details coming soon), I had a personal tour of Tokoname's City Hall by Council Member Inoue Kyoko.
During our tour we had the chance to swap ideas for revenue generation during a recession and discuss women in politics. I also got a 101 on the structure of goverment in Japan. As you will see, my tour included playing mayor for a few minutes.
Interestingly, Tokononame City hosts an annual conference that brings ceramics experts and artists from around the world to the city. All the teapots in this statue like structure are ceramic. (Note: Far North Branch, I wish you were all here when I
blurted out "Holy Teapot").
During our tour we had the chance to swap ideas for revenue generation during a recession and discuss women in politics. I also got a 101 on the structure of goverment in Japan. As you will see, my tour included playing mayor for a few minutes. 
Interestingly, Tokononame City hosts an annual conference that brings ceramics experts and artists from around the world to the city. All the teapots in this statue like structure are ceramic. (Note: Far North Branch, I wish you were all here when I 
blurted out "Holy Teapot").
This trip seems amazing...I think your group may be prepared to run the world by the time you get home... What an incredible number of opportunities for learning and collaborating-I'm really enjoying your updates. Leanne
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Holy Teapot!
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