He is the man of Snowman!

by Kazu

A gentleman has donated over 6 million Japanese Yen to send a huge snowman to Sao Paulo, Brazil. He contributed so much to maintaining the strong relationship between Brazil and Hokkaido that Governor Suzuki bestowed a letter of appreciation to him.

 His name is Mr. Seiki Shinbo, former head of a local post office in Abira Town. He looked so spry and kicking but he has to fight against a certain disease.
The immigrants from Hokkaido to Brazil and their descendants celebrated the 100 Anniversary of their immigration last August. Hokkaido Prefectural Government dispatched a delegation headed by Vice Governor of Hokkaido Mr. Yusuke NAKANO and Speaker of Hokkaido Legislative Assembly Mr. Noritoshi MURATA. Of course, I also visited Brazil and Paraguay to celebrate the anniversary. Mr. Shinbo had been eager to visit Brazil again to join the ceremony but he couldn't this time. It was a pity that he could not see the huge snowman that helped to send in Sao Paulo but we really appreciate his cooperation to hand down the strong relationship between Brazil and Hokkaido to next generation. Thank you again, Mr. Shinbo!