Keio University – University of Toronto Ice Hockey International Exchange Program
2017/8/26
Consul-General of Japan Yasunori Nakayama (front row; fourth from left) with players, coaches and
administrators of the hockey teams of Keio University and University of Toronto.
On August 23, a reception was held at the official residence of Consul-General of Japan Yasunori Nakayama for the University of Toronto hockey team, the hockey team of Keio University which was visiting Toronto on exchange, as well as their coaches and administrators. The event was an occasion where views and opinions were exchanged on how to further develop sports exchange between Japan and Canada.
From left: Mr. Tsuneharu Takeda, President of the Mita Ice Hockey Club; Consul-General Nakayama;
and Mr. Takaharu Hirose, a member of the Mita Ice Hockey Club.
The Consul-General gives remarks.
Mr. Takeda gives remarks.
Dr. Ira Jacobs, Dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and
Physical Education, gives welcoming remarks.
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi, President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, gives remarks before raising a toast to the players.
The guests relax during the reception.