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b"Belmont University Center for International Business, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Japan-America Society of Tennessee and Sister Cities of Nashville\\n\\nGLOBAL TOWN HALL\\n\\nH.E. Koji Tomita\\nAmbassador of Japan to the United States\\n\\nJoin us for this special presentation by the World Affairs Council. Ambassador Koji Tomita is a seasoned diplomat -- 30 years in Japan's foreign service -- and he will talk about the U.S.-Japan relationship, economic developments, strategic challenges and much, much more.\\n\\nDon't miss this chance to hear his insights and perspectives and pose your questions to the Ambassador.\\n\\nExcerpt:\\n\\nThe United States has long been a Pacific power but is focusing new attention on the importance of the region \\u2013 political, economic and in defense and security. In our State, meanwhile, the relationship with Japan is flourishing to the great benefit of both Tennesseans and our Japanese partners...\\n\\n...On November 2nd, Nashville will host the Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita and his wife in a visit hosted by the Tennessee World Affairs Council. That evening he will talk with the community at a Global Town Hall at Belmont University about the depth and breadth of the U.S.-Japanese relationship, and everyone is invited.\\n\\nAmbassador Tomita is likely to speak to more than the importance of national security and business relations. A key strength is the people-to-people ties. Whether it\\u2019s the Southern hospitality shown Japanese business people and their families in Tennessee cities and towns, the exchanges of students and teachers, or the gift of cherry trees, symbolizing the bonds of friendship, there are scores of ways Tennesseans and Japanese are connected.\\n\\nOur welcome for Ambassador and Mrs. Tomita on November 2nd will be one more expression of that friendship and you should join us at the Town Hall to make that welcome."