The Consul General of Panama in Kobe, Mr. Victor J. Almengor C., paid a farewell courtesy call to the Honorable Seitaro Hattori, Governor of Fukuoka in which both discussed the relationship between Panama and Japan and reviewed their objectives for the western Japan area.
Governor Hattori made a special mention about continuing our support for the maritime community of the Fukuoka prefecture for which the Consul General strongly reaffirmed the commitment of all his staff in western Japan.
Furthermore, the Consul General expressed his willingness to initiate cultural and business relationships with the community of Fukuoka which should be continued by the next Consul General.
The Governor also made interesting comments about future fuel alternatives for shipping along with a brief description of the Miike port which was built with a lock gate system similar to the Panama Canal.
It is important to mention that a Panamanian, Julio Zuleta played for the SoftBank Hawks of Fukuoka from 2003 to 2006 holding the club record of more home run for a foreigner.
