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| Global Spotlight focuses on employees
from the Mitsubishi Companies, who are excelling in their respective fields
around the world. In each issue we will get to know different employees, who
will tell us about their hometowns, businesses, culture, and past-times. |
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| Note 1 : A subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical |
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In Richmond, there are plenty of events and activities for the budding
sports enthusiast.
The Monument Avenue 10k Race was voted one of the best
running contests in the country by USA Today, putting our local
race on par with annual marathons in Boston, Chicago and San
Francisco. Richmond’s annual event takes all 37,000 runners down tree-lined Monument Avenue, which is dotted with historic statues and surrounded by beautiful Southern
homes. The festivities include bands who entertain racers with their music and a costume contest. The race
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from around the world to compete for the 1st place prize of $2000.
Richmond offers diverse options for athletes of all skill levels. Parks throughout the city have lighted tennis
courts and baseball diamonds. There is a sports and social club, with over 3,000 members, that organizes
dodge ball, volleyball and softball games among other several other sports and I have been involved in an
amateur soccer league that has quadrupled in size in only six years. Richmond truly is a great sporting city!
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| Located midway between New York and Florida, Virginia is the gateway to
the southern United States. Richmond is located in the rolling hills of the
central piedmont region. The site of Richmond, at the fall line of the James
River, was settled by Englishmen from the first settlement Jamestown in 1609. Since that time the James River has provided a means for trade, commerce, tourism, and travel.
From Richmond it is only two hours to the mountainous west with skiing, hiking, and vineyards. Two hours
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east finds the flat sandy coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean for excellent fishing,sailing, and swimming.
At this time of year outdoor enjoyment of Spring is especially favored. Local gardens and parks
showcase the arrival of Spring with tours and festivals. The Japanese garden at Maymont Park is especially
beautiful this time of year as are the many themed gardens of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. There is much
to do before the heat of summer comes. |
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As plant engineer at MGC Advanced Polymers, I am responsible for insuring
the plant equipment is maintained in proper working order and all projects are
implemented according to plan. After a busy day at work, one of my favorite
activities is white water kayaking on the James River in Richmond VA.
The James River is a great kayaking river because of its ease of access and the variety of water it offers.
The upper stretch provides a peaceful float over small rapids suitable for beginning kayakers or families with
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| section of river has many different channels that contain large rapids that challenge the families with
small children. The lower section of river has many different channels that contain large rapids that challenge the experienced kayaker. At high water flows, the fast moving river with giant rapids can give one the feeling
of adventure and excitement that many travel thousands of miles to experience. Whatever your kayaking skill,
you can have an enjoyable day on the river. |
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| I came to Shanghai when the Shanghai
Representative Office of Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha
(MKK) was established in May 2004. The office mainly undertakes machinery manufacturing, the
construction of various complete sets of equipment and the task of marketing research. With the
expansion of the parent company’s business in China, Ryoka Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., which mainly
sells oil purifiers, was established in Shanghai in September 2008. As an inspector of finance, I should
not only master capital flows, but also be well versed in the fiscal and tax policies of China in order to
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Shanghai is a blend of Chinese and western
cultures, which is reflected by the old houses in
the city. When looking carefully at the old houses,
one always feels a spontaneous, unexplainable
connection with them. As time passes, these
old houses continue to stand quietly and calmly
alongside the prosperity and noise of the city,
reminding people of bygone days of purity and
simplicity. A lot of stories also live on with these houses.
Shanghainese people have traditionally bought what they needed for the whole day at the market
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| morning. Stalls at the market are usually filled with different kinds of fresh vegetables by 6 o’clock
in the morning. Moreover, there are various kinds of breakfast stalls at the entrances and exits of the
market. Markets are fantastic places for housewives to demonstrate their intelligence. Bargaining is not
only full of joy, but it also creates a kind of vitality. Shanghainese people always begin a new day with
breakfast for the family, fresh vegetables and the longing for a better life. |
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Living in Shanghai, I am fascinated by the blending of
Chinese and western cultures. One of my biggest dreams
is to let Japanese people who work in Shanghai know more
about this fantastic city so that they can become more
familiar with Chinese culture and grow to love this country.
To realize my dream, I teach Chinese as a volunteer and
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| activities and organizations, such as tennis and golf clubs. I also gain
some information through these activities and enhance my friendships with people involved in different
industries. As a result, I think I can make many more contributions to MKK so its overseas business can
develop even further. |
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