The Seattle Go Center was made possible by a generous donation from Kaoru Iwamoto 9 Dan. Frank Fukuda recently provided this translation of Mr. Iwamoto’s letter of 1996, which followed his visit to the Seattle Go Center:
—dated Oct. 10, 1996
Dear Mr. Fukuda,
I would like to express my appreciation for your thoughtful arrangements and wonderful hospitality rendered to me while I have been in your area in September.
The two weeks stay there was now felt so short and I feel like it passed like a blink.
But while I was there, I had a pleasure of watching the one year anniversary tournament at the Seattle Go Center where American, Chinese, Korean and Japanese Go players getting together and enjoying the Go in the same room and I felt that this must be the very symbol of international friendship.
– – – – – – –
I could see that the management of the Go Center now moving on the firm rail and I ask you to continue your leadership for the success of the Center.
– – – – – – –
I have left United States on 30th and arrived Narita safely.
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you for your arrangements and also to Mr. Wang(Andy) for furnishing accommodation for the period of two weeks.
Lastly but not least, I would be most happy if you could convey my deepest gratitude to all the directors and players of Seattle Go Center.
Yours sincerely,
Kaoru Iwamoto