Foreword
I extend my warmest congratulations and
gratitude to the Japan Center at Stony Brook
University for publishing this wonderful
compilation of the selected essays from its 10
years of Essay Competitions. Through their
participation, students had been given the
opportunity to explore their interest in Japan,
which can now be shared with readers far and
wide. I hope many will find these essays a joy
to read, as I have.

With sincere appreciation,
Reiichiro Takahashi
Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New York
I would like to offer my appreciation to the
Japan Center at Stony Brook University and
all of the students involved with this
wonderful program. As a global company and
proud sponsor of the essay competition, Canon
has been delighted to engage with so many
young people who have expressed how Japan
has positively influenced their life in one way
or another. We recognize the enormous
importance of uniting cultures and opening the
minds of those who are the future of our
world. Congratulations to all of the students!
Sincerely, Joe Adachi
Chairman & CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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