Michiko Takaoka Letter to Pat Benedict

The image shows an envelope and a letterhead from the Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Japanese Cultural Center. The envelope, addressed to Pat Benedict in St. Joseph, MO, has a postmark dated October 27, 1995, from Spokane, WA, and features handwritten text 'Michiko Takaoka.' The letter, dated the same day, is addressed to Mrs. Benedict and expresses appreciation for her invitation. It apologizes for canceling a meeting scheduled for November and mentions future plans involving Marilyn Taylor, Carol Meyers, and the Homecoming Committee. The letter, signed by Michiko Takaoka, highlights gratitude and cooperation regarding the Miss Hyogo project and mentions no Miss Hyogo Christmas Tree that year.