2025年1月19日（日）Hokkaido Seafood Buffet 様にて、恒例の新年会を開催しました。
厳寒の雪の降る中、今年も99名の皆様にご参加いただき、ビュッフェスタイルのお食事と皆様との御歓談、ご交流を大いに楽しんで頂きました。
プログラムは三田村日本協会会長の挨拶にはじまり、ご協賛企業、ピッツバーグ日系団体及び活動中の同好会の方々よりご紹介、ご挨拶がありました。今年も多くの協賛企業・個人の皆様から人気のある景品を数多く御提供いただき、福引は参加者全員に当たるように、また会の最後には恒例のラッフル当選発表があり、ペンギンズのチケット、航空割引券、日本酒、お米や数々のレストランお食事券やギフトカード、お子様向けにはNintendo Switch + マリオカート、ベイブレードやポケモンやジブリカードなどの商品が用意されました。ご協賛頂いた団体、個人の皆様には改めて感謝申し上げます。当選者の方々には大いにお喜びいただき、会場も盛況の内に会も大詰め、副会長の水野氏による一本締めで成功裏に会を終了致しました。
実施後のアンケートでは「当日はとても楽しかったです」「食べ物の種類が多く、わいわい和やか雰囲気でとてもいい時間が過ごせました」「時間配分もちょうど良かったと思います」「また来年も楽しみにしております」「初めましての方と少し会話することもでき楽しい時間を過ごすことができました」「ピッツバーグにお住まいの日本人と知り合う、良い会でした」「料理も種類が多く、ラッフルなど盛り上がりポイントも準備されており、満足度の高い会でした」「I can see that young people worked hard for this.」「全体的には大変楽しく有意義な時間を過ごさせて頂きまして感謝致します」等々、開催担当者にとって嬉しいご感想を頂きました。一方で、「マイクでのご案内がよく聞こえなかったのは残念です」「他の会場での開催は可能か？」などのご指摘もいただきました。また、今回の天候不良で遠方からお越しいただくことが困難でキャンセルされたご家族もいらっしゃり、今後の課題とさせていただきます。
新年会に参加してくださった皆様、協賛団体及び個人の皆様、ロブスターやカニなどエキストラメニューのサービスや多くのお心遣いを提供してくださったHokkaido Seafood Buffetの皆様、そしてボランティアの皆様方に心よりお礼と感謝いたします。
2025年が皆様にとって幸多き一年になりますように
ご協賛頂いた皆様 (Alphabet順、略敬称）
＜団体＞
Elliott Group様
IACE TRAVEL様
ITC Coal Resources International Inc様
Jimmy Wan’s様
Kiku of Japan, Inc.様
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.様
Mola様
NIPPON EXPRESS USA. Inc（NXアメリカ株式会社）様
Sanyo Chemical America Inc.様
Teppanyaki Kyoto 様
Tokyo Japanese Store (東京商店) 様
Wheeling-Nippon Steel, Inc.様
＜個人寄付＞
清田貴子 Takako Kiyota
野﨑 美奈実 Minami Nozaki
橋本万里様・安澤文夫様、桐谷様 Mari Hashimoto / Fumio Yasuzawa
The annual New Year’s party was held at Hokkaido Seafood Buffet on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Despite the severe cold and snowy weather, 99 people attended this New Year’s party enjoying a buffet-style meal, pleasant conversation, the opportunity to socialize with other guests.
The program began with a greeting from JAGP President, Dr. Mitamura, followed by introductions and greetings from sponsors, the Pittsburgh Japanese Non-Profit Organizations, and active JAGP-sponsored clubs.
The raffle was held at the end of the event, with prizes including Penguins tickets, airline tickets, sake, rice, and a variety of restaurant meal vouchers and gift cards. For the kids, there was a Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart, Beyblades, Pokemon and Ghibli cards, and more.
Thank you again to all of the organizations and individuals who sponsored the event.
The winners were delighted with their prizes, and the event successfully concluded with the “Ippon-jime” led by Mr. Mizuno, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
In the survey after the event, we received the following comments: “The day was a lot of fun,” “There were many kinds of food,” “We had a great time in a friendly atmosphere,” “I think the time allocation was just right.” “I am looking forward to next year’s event,” “I was able to have a nice time talking with some people I didn’t know before,” “It was a good meeting to get to know people living in Pittsburgh,” “There were many kinds of food, and the raffle was a great highlight,” “I can see that young people worked hard for this.” “Overall, I would like to thank you for a very enjoyable and meaningful time.” These were some of the positive comments we received.
On the other hand, we also received some comments such as “It is regrettable that we could not hear through the microphone well.” and “Is it possible to hold the event at another venue?” Additionally, some families canceled the event because they could not come from far away due to the bad weather.
These will be some issues to be addressed in the future.
We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who participated in this year’s New Year’s party, to the generous sponsors and individuals, to the Hokkaido Seafood Buffet for their hospitality and many extra menu items such as lobster and crab, and to all of the wonderful volunteers.
May 2025 be a happy and prosperous year for all of you.
ピッツバーグ日本協会 