Japan Day 3 - Riley-

Ohayo gozaimasu!

I hope all is well. Today was another jam packed day here in Tokyo, Japan. This morning after breakfast we met Chieko　in the lobby of our hotel, and headed off. Our first stop of the day was the American Embassy. While there we met with some of the diplomats who deal with agricultural trade between Japan and the United States. It was very　interesting to learn about some of the current opportunities and challenges for American agriculture here in Japan.

Once we left the Embassy, we headed for lunch. I was very satisfied to have a fried porkchop with an egg on top and rice. Yum! We had an opportunity to rest for a little bit. We found a to rest for a little bit. We found a store that sold a little bit. We found a store that sold ice cream! Paul and Nessie treated themselves to Green Tea Ice Cream and I went with traditional vanilla! We also took this opportunity for Chieko to teach us how to properly present gifts.

Our next stop was Mitsui & Company. Mitsui is a sponsor of was Mitsui & Company. Mitsui is a sponsor of the National FFA Organization, and one of the reasons this trip is possible. Mitsui is a company that works with this trip is possible. Mitsui is a company that works with many sectors of the agricultural industry. We sat through several presentaitons from Mitsui staff and learned what the company does here in Japan, and around the world. Did you know that Mitsui is responsible for importing all of the potatoes into Japan that McDonalds will then turn into French Fries! Cool stuff. After we learned about the company we had a reception with more Mitsui staff members, many of which had just graduated from the university and were not but a year or so older than us. After a wonderful dinner, we have now arrived at the hotel and are ready dinner, we have now arrived at the hotel and are ready for another full day tomorrow!

Konbanwa!

Riley Branch