{"id":7307,"date":"2009-07-07T08:23:10","date_gmt":"2009-07-07T12:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=7307"},"modified":"2009-07-07T08:27:10","modified_gmt":"2009-07-07T12:27:10","slug":"event-the-emperor-and-empress-of-japans-visit-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/07\/07\/event-the-emperor-and-empress-of-japans-visit-to-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Event: The Emperor and Empress of Japan’s Visit to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

JetWit job poster <\/em>Stephen Palanik<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08<\/strong><\/em>)<\/strong> learned (a little lately) of the Emperor and Empress of Japan’s visit to Canada and thought that it might be of interest to former JETs across Canada.<\/em> Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.<\/em><\/p>\n

The past, present and future will come together as Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Canada this summer at the invitation of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Micha\u00eblle Jean, the Governor-General of Canada. Their Majesties will travel through Canada from July 3 to 14. Excitement is building on both sides of the Pacific in anticipation of this rare occasion.<\/p>\n

This will be the first time for Her Majesty the Empress to be in Canada. His Majesty visited Canada in 1953 as the Crown Prince of Japan on the way to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in England.<\/p>\n

Click the following links for coverage from:<\/p>\n

The Embassy of Japan in Ottawa<\/a>
\nThe Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto<\/a>
\nThe Consulate-General of Japan in Montreal<\/a>
\nThe Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary<\/a>
\nThe Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Draft Itinerary of the Visit<\/span><\/p>\n

July 3 (Fri\uff09to 8 (Wed)<\/strong> Ottawa & Pontiac, QB
\nJuly 8 (Wed) to 10 (Fri)<\/strong> Toronto
\nJuly 10 (Fri) to 12 (Sun)<\/strong> Victoria
\nJuly 12 (Sun) to 14 (Tue<\/strong>\uff09Vancouver<\/p>\n

Detailed Itinerary (From July 7th)<\/span><\/p>\n

July 7th, AM:<\/strong>
\nWreath Laying Ceremony at Peacekeeping Monument.
\nVisit the Chamber of the House of Commons and Senate.
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nLuncheon hosted by The Honourable No\u00ebl A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate and Mrs. Ann Kinsella (Parliament Hill).
\nReturn Reception hosted by His Excellency Tsuneo Nishida Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. Keiko Nishida (National Gallery).
\nEvening:<\/strong>
\nDinner with Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Micha\u00eblle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Jean-Daniel Lafond (Japanese Ambassador\u2019s Official Residence).
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Rideau Hall (Ottawa).<\/p>\n

July 8th, AM:<\/strong>
\nFarewell Greeting with Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Micha\u00eblle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Jean-Daniel Lafond (Rideau Hall).
\nSpecial Event of 80th Anniversary of Canada-Japan diplomatic relations (Lester B. Pearson Building).
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nLuncheon hosted by The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ms. Christine Donoghue (Lester B. Pearson Building). Departure from Ottawa (Macdonald-Cartier International Airport).
\nArrive in Toronto (Lester B. Pearson International Airport).
\nMeeting with the distinguished persons concerned with Canada-Japan relations (Residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Toronto).
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Royal York Hotel (Toronto).<\/p>\n

July 9th, AM:
\n<\/strong>Visit the Hospital for Sick Children.
\nAudience with Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Mrs. David C. Onley (Queen\u2019s Park).
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nLuncheon hosted by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Mrs. David C. Onley (Queen\u2019s Park).
\nAudience with Premier of Ontario and Mrs. Dalton McGuinty.
\nHer Majesty the Empress: Visit Osborne Collection (Toronto Public Library).
\nMeeting with the Japanese-Canadian community and Japanese nationals in Canada (Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre).
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Royal York Hotel (Toronto).<\/p>\n

July 10th, AM:
\n<\/strong>Visit Momiji Seniors Centre.
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nDeparture from Toronto (Lester B. Pearson International Airport).
\nArrive in Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport).
\nVisit to Richmond Olympic Oval (Vancouver Olympic Site).
\nDeparture from Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport).
\nArrive in Victoria (Victoria International Airport).
\nAudience with the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Mrs. Steven L. Point (Government House).
\nEvening:<\/strong>
\nDinner with the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Mrs. Steven L. Point (Government House).
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Government House.<\/p>\n

July 11th, AM:
\n<\/strong>Audience with the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia (Parliament Buildings).
\nConverse with the public (Parliament Buildings).
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nWelcoming Luncheon co-hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Premier of British Columbia (Government House).
\nMeeting with Japanese-Canadian community and Japanese Nationals in Canada (Government House).
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Government House (Victoria).<\/p>\n

July 12th, AM:
\n<\/strong>Farewell greeting with Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Steven L. Point (Government House).
\nVisit to the Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS).
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nLuncheon with representatives of IOS.
\nDeparture from Victoria (Victoria International Airport).
\nArrival in Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport).
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Pan Pacific Hotel (Vancouver).<\/p>\n

July 13th, AM:
\n<\/strong>Visit to the University of British Columbia (UBC).
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nLuncheon with professors of UBC (Mackenzie House, President\u2019s Residence).
\nVisit to the Nikkei Place.
\nNight:<\/strong>
\nStay at Pan Pacific Hotel (Vancouver).<\/p>\n

July 14th, AM:
\n<\/strong>Reception co-hosted by His Excellency Tsuneo Nishida, Ambassador of Japan and Mr. Seiichi Otsuka, Consul-General of Japan in Vancouver (Convention Centre).
\nPM:<\/strong>
\nDeparture from Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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