251:, in English "All together, all United", in Spanish "todos juntos, todos unidos"). Mr. Richard Moriya, President of the COPANI XXI Committee. Organized by Centro Nikkei Paraguayo (Nikkei Center of Paraguay) presided by Miss Stefany Seki. About 500 people attended. Mrs. Minako Suematsu (the Japan Times, President) attended as the main keynote speaker. A new set of bylaws were adopted during the delegates meeting.
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Francisco, California on September 20–22, 2019. "The Future is Here."(Spanish "El Futuro es Ahora") Mr. Norman Mineta (Transportation Secretary-President Bush)attended as keynote speaker. About 250 participated. Mr. Roger (Roji) Oyama
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2013 - The 17th Copani (COPANI XVII) was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on
September 12–14, 2013. Approximately 500 Attended. Supported by the Centro Nikkei Argentino and a youth staff of approximately 80 young Argentinian Nikkeis. Mr. Sebastian Kakazu President of the COPANI
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America to share and discuss issues and events with cultural, historical, political and economic and political consequences that transcend national borders. These gatherings foster idea exchange and create a forum for personal interaction.
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September 5-8, 2024 in Asuncion-Paraguay with a theme "Building Alliances for a sustainable future" (Construyendo Alianzas para un futuro Sostenible) & OÑONDIVEPA (in
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Internacional del Nikkei) on June 20 of each year starting from 2018. Decided by The Association of Nikkei & Japanese Abroad and Association Pan-American Nikkei in Honolulu Hawaii.
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Nuestro Futuro").Mr. Juan Carlos Nakasone President of the COPANI Committee.
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