Kitakyushu Mayor Koichi Sueyoshi greets the delegation. Seated on the far left are Debbie Givens, Tim Farrell and Clare Petrich of the Port of Tacoma.
Artist painting lantern in Fukuoka!

 

 

 

 

 


In 2004, Debbie
went to Japan on a business
trip with members from the Port
of Tacoma, Port of Seattle, Washington
State Government, Metropolitan King
County, and many other representatives
from State and multiple City governments.
The trip was a very important trade mission
since Japan is the State of Washington's
number one trade partner. The trip had her
visiting the cities of Fukuoka, Kitakyushu,
Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya, and Tokyo. It was a
wonderful experience for her and she
enjoyed the Japanese culture. You can read
about the trip on the Trade Development
Alliance
page, and enjoy the pictures
of her trip here. Click each
picture for a larger
version.

Clare, Debbie, and Sasa shopping in Fukuoka
Not sure, but Clare is standing in front and it is a beautiful work of Japanese art!
Shinto priest at a shrine in Fukuoka!
Touring the Port of Kobe!
A view of Kobe!
Philosopher Walk in Kyoto!
Debbie at a Buddhist temple!
Deb at another temple!
View of Tokyo from Debbie's hotel room!
Tuna ready for auction at the fish market!
Getting ready for the daily fish auction!
The group has a wonderful breakfast of sushi and beer before leaving fo home!