Prefectural Offices

I visited the Saga Prefectural offices today on an important mission to sort out a possible Study Abroad program.

Saga Government Building

The people from the International Affairs Division (IAD), the Saga Coordinator for International Relations (CIR), and the Saga Prefecture International Relations Association (SPIRA) were all very helpful. We worked out housing needs and processed the details for getting 10 to 12 students on Home Stays. We were even able to work out the best dates and times for such an adventure.

Clockwise from upper left: Eguchi Takamachi (SPIRA), me, Tsutumi Shogo (Section Chief), Ms. Ita (IAD), Hana Lee (CIR Canada), and Yukiko Koga (IAD)

There is a great deal to work out to keep the price affordable for such a trip and to make it enjoyable for the students. We also worked on details for renting a mini-bus, going to an onsen (spa), visiting local schools, and other details.