On 29 July 2019 (Mon), JNS hosted a lecture by Mr. Aart Jacobi, former Ambassador of the Netherlands to Japan, at SHIBAURA HOUSE. 65 participants were attracted by his lively lecture covering wide topics, including history of the Netherlands and its internal/ international policies, challenges of policies and economies that Japan and the Netherlands face and global warming. Following the Q & A time, Vice President Mr. Oyagi, representing the audience, expressed our gratitude to Ambassador Jacobi’s tireless and unsparing support to the JNS. After the lecture, with the start of Councilor Mr. Havermans’ toast, the reception party was held, which was also a farewell party for Ambassador Jacobi.