Pan American Nikkei Association
The Pan American Nikkei Association - PANA, the English-language name of the Asociación Panamericana Nikkei- APN, is a multinational, nongovernmental organization. Member countries are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the United States. History In 1981, Mexican Nikkei organized the first convention. Its character was summarized in a slogan: "Let us be better citizens in our continent" (Seamos mejores ciudadanos en nuestro contiente). Delegates from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and the United States joined the Mexican organizers for this initial meeting in Mexico City. Presidents Presidents have a term of two years. They could be reelected for one term. 2021-2023 Preside by Mr. Fernando Suenaga 2017-2021 Mr. Fernando Suenaga from Peru (reelected in 2019) 2013-2017 Mr. Arturo Yoshimoto from USA (reelected in 2015) 2009-2013 Mr. Noritaka Yano from Brazil (reelected in 2011) 2005-2009 Mr. Felix Kasamatsu from Paraguay (reelected in 2007) 2001-2005 Mr. Kazunori Kosaka from Argentina (reelected in 2003) 1999-2001 Mr. Carlos Kasuga from Mexico 1995-1999 Mr. Luis Sakoda from Peru 1981-1995 Mr. Carlos Kasuga from Mexico Biennial conventions PANA conventions are an opportunity for the nikkei from North and South America to share and discuss issues and events with