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We are delighted to announce that the 18th Japan America Grassroots Summit, held in Kentucky from October 23rd to 27th was a great success! → Kentucky Success Initial Announcement
We are happy to announce that progress for the 18th Grassroots Summit, to take place in Kentucky from October 22nd, is going well! Principal members of the Kentucky Summit Volunteer Committee meet once a month to plan various aspects of the summit. Topics covered so far include how best to welcome the Japanese guests, preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies, and volunteers from each area gave individual updates.
Opening and Closing Ceremony Locations decided!
We are thrilled to announce that the location of the Opening Ceremony has been decided! It will take place at Keene Barn in Keeneland. At the opening ceremony, everybody will have the opportunity to enjoy local cuisine whilst participating in a seminar on America-Japan history. The closing ceremony will be held in a small musical theatre in the Kentucky Center in Louisville. The farewell party will give you the chance to say your goodbyes whilst enjoying cultural music and dance performances.
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Rolling hills and horse farms, historic Bourbon distilleries, steamboats, arts and crafts, delicious food, and warm people... Kentucky provides a perfect blend of American "heartland" experiences.
It has been a melting pot of cultures and groups for several hundred years. Kentucky combines the hospitality of the South, the relaxed atmosphere of the West, and the business of the East coast.
Kentucky has been the scene of many historical events, including Indian wars, Revolutionary War expeditions, start of Lewis and Clark expedition, Civil War battles and steamboat races, and is the location of many important sites, including Mammoth Cave, the US gold bullion at Fort Knox, bluegrass horse farms and majestic mountains.
The 2008 Japan-America Grassroots Summit will be held in Autumn, a season of beautiful Fall colors and the excitement of horse racing in Kentucky.

JASK (The Japan/America Society of Kentucky)
→ http://www.jask.org/Default.aspx?pageId=144325

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10/22	Depart Narita、arrive Lexington via Chicago （hotel stay）
10/23	Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party (hotel stay)
10/24-26	Local Session (home stay)
10/27	Closing Ceremony & Farewell Party (hotel stay)
10/28	Depart Louisville for Japan via Chicago
10/29	Arrive Narita