The G8 Kyushu Okinawa Summit was held in Nago City, Okinawa from July 21-23, 2000.
This site provides a complete coverage of the G8 Kyushu Okinawa Summit: preparations for the summit, reports on events and activities before, during and after the conference, and summit-related articles written by Okinawan local residents.
(photo) Summit Opening Festival on July 21

This archive provides information on activities in Okinawa immediately preceding and just after the summit conference (July 19 to July 24), from the grand opening of the Okinawa Joho Kan and a coverage of events during the Summit conference, to the Okinawan Governor's closing comments on the Summit.



[July 19]
   Okinawa Showcase Opens!
  Naha Airport Ready for Summit's Arrival
  "Dream Comes True" for Local Town - Haebaru Township Invites Canadian Prime Minister Chretien

[July 20]
  Report on the Okinawa Showcase
  The U.S. Military Base tour course
  Miyako Island Awaiting German Prime Minister

[July 21]
  Peace Memorial Park Tour Course
  Gushikawa City strives to promote international relations with Russia through cultural exchange in the performing arts.

[July 22]
  U.S. President Clinton's Visit to "Heiwa no Ishiji (Cornerstone of Peace) " Monument
  G8 Summit has started.
  Okinawa Special Free Trade Zone tour

[July 23]
  Dinner reception for G8 leaders at Shuri Castle
  Sightseeing Course: South to Central Areas of Okinawa Main Island

[July 24]
  Governor Inamine's Comments at the Conclusion of the G8 Summit

[Project for G8]
  Summit Opening Festival: Kachasi Dancing for One and All
  Summit Call Services
  "Okinawa Information Desk" Service
  Welcome Reception for the delegates and the media
  Okinawan Information Center
  Press Study Tour


  Weather forecasts from July 19th to July 24th
  Weekly weather forecast during the Summit
(Weather forecast released at 05:00 on each day.)