On Feb 9, I was named to a committee to advise PM Koizumi and departments of the government involved with international tourism. The committee, which began with ten members who are all long-time foreigners living in Japan,  is called  「外国人から見た観光まちづくり懇談会」Committee for Tourism and Town Revival as Seen by Foreigners." The group met with PM Koizumi, at the Prime Minister's Residence in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2006.