The celebration of Brazil Independence Day was in the Official Residence of Brazil (September 6th). Authorities and guests were gathered.

TMK made the “Amigo do Brasil” trophy for this occasion. The trophy was made with stainless steel. The format was sakura and green and yellow ipe flowers, symbolizing the integration between Brazilians and Japanese.

The trophy was for the following authorities who contributing to the bilateral relationship: Mayor of Hamamatsu, Yasutomo Suzuki; Mayor of Oizumi, Toshiaki Murayama; Mayor of Toyohashi, Sahara Koichi and Mayor of Konan, Eigo Tanihata. The Ambassador of Brazil in Japan, Eduardo Saboia, said that “the future remains peaceful for the people”.

Photo from left: CEO of IPC World, Arthur Muranaga; Mayor of Toyohashi, Sahara Koichi; CEO of TMK, Tomio Tadocoro and Guida Suzuki of the Brazilian Toyohashi Association