Mayor of Matsue, Japan

Matsuura Masataka, Mayor of Matsue, Japan, recently wrote to Dr. Strong to thank the Japanese  Garden Society for its "hard work and dedication over the past few years". He added " We hope that many people will visit this garden and gain an insight into Japanese culture. It is our wish that this garden will act as a building bridge between Matsue City and New Orleans, as well as between Japan and the United States of America".  Dr. Strong and the entire JGSNO are so thankful for the tremendous support Matsue has shown for this project.