The 23rd Japan-America Grassroots Summit 2013

SHIMANEin
1 July – 8 July, 2013

Tamatsukuri Hot Spring

6 nights 8 days, including 3 nights homestay

ししままねね大大会会

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Delicious seafood

Lake Shinjiko

Japan, with its history spanning over 2000 years, hasa rich and well-defined culture that can be enjoyedwherever you happen to travel. Much of that culture
finds its roots in Japanese mythology, from thestories transcribed in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles ofJapan) and the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) tolocal myths and legends.
Shimane Prefecture, located to the north of Hiroshima
Prefecture, is home to many places that featureprominently in those legends. Not only that, but manyof these legends connect very closely with different
facets of Japanese culture well known throughout theworld.
That is part of what makes Shimane such aninteresting place; you can see that connection inplaces and stories throughout the region, and often,
those facets of Japanese culture find their origin here.
The world of legends and the world of modern life coexist here so closely that it is unsurprising to findplaces that are the stage for legends just off thebeaten path.

The Grassroots Summit includes a home
stay program aimed at heartfelt exchange
between American and Japanese citizens,
regardless of age or language ability.
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Local Session Cities and Towns in Shimane

What is the Japan-America Grassroots Summit?
The Japan- America Grassroots Summit is an annual largescale meeting of Japanese and American citizens, held
alternately in Japan and America. The Summit aims tostrengthen the peaceful relationship between Japan andAmerica by fostering grassroots friendship. The Summit ismanaged jointly by the CIE and the local Summit Volunteer
Committee.
Shimane Grassroots Summit Committee Volunteers

The Grassroots Summit will be held in various locations
throughout SHIMANE. The key persons and volunteers of thecities and towns are busy preparing to welcome their
American guests next summer. They are all looking forward
to meeting and making lasting a friendship with you!!

Planned Intinerary
July 1st (Mon.)

Depart the U.S.
Arrive in ShimaneJuly 2nd (Tue.)(Hotel stay in Matsue city)
Opening Ceremony at Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine& Welcome Reception at Shimane Winery

July 3rd (Wed.)(Hotel stay in Matsue or Izumo city)
July 4th (Thu.)~6th (Sat.)

Local Session

July 7th (Sun.)

Closing Ceremony at Matsue English Garden(Stay at Tamatsukuri Hot Spring)

July 8th(Mon.)

Depart Shimane(Home stay program)

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Post Summit Optional Programs
After the Summit is over, you can extend yourstay in Japan to discover more about the cultureof Japan.
We will offer some optional tours after theSummit.

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広島 Hiroshima
高知 Kochi

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東京 Tokyo

For more information…Please visit http://www.manjiro.or.jp◆CONTACTJohn Manjiro Whitfield Commemorative

Center for International Exchange
E-mail :manjiro@manjiro.or.jp
Tel : +81-3-3511-7171 Fax: +81-3-3511-7175