The 100th Anniversary of the Immigration from Hokkaido to Brazil ! (August, 2019)

by Kazu

After praying for the comfort and peace of the spirits of the immigrants from Japan to Brazil and taking photos in Ibirapuera Park, we headed to the venue of the ceremony to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the immigration from Hokkaido to Brazil.

 The ceremony was held in Brazil-Hokkaido Exchange Center in Sao Pulo. The facility was built with the great contribution from ITO Construction Company headed by Mr. Yoshiro ITO. He has been a great supporter to mestablish and maintain the good relationship between Hokkaido and oveseas.

 The President of Brazil -Hokkaido Culture and Welfare Association Mr. Norinobu OHNUMA and the Speaker of the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly Mr. Noritoshi MURATA took off the bale of the Memorial Plaque of the 100th Anniversary of the Immigration from Hokkaido before the ceremony.