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Iwate Prefecture high school children welcome guests to gratitude event. "Tomodachi" means friend.
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Iwate Prefecture's Governor Tasso and U.S. State Department Representative Drew Schufletowski
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Traditional Japanese "Sansa Odori" dance
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Miss Sansa performs traditional dance
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Guests dined on beef flown in from Iwate Prefecture (shabu shabu)
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A premium selection of sushi, beef and sake provided for guests during gratitude ceremony