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Dom Rainey, Aiyana Mathews, Bill Strang, Yoshi Domoto

Yoshi Domoto/Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

JapanFest Weekend, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, will be held September 19-20, 2015 at the Gwinnett Convention Center from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Japan is the number one foreign investor in Georgia and JapanFest celebrates the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

The Japan-America Society (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the State of Georgia. They work with other international organizations and institutions to build appreciation of international culture and commerce in Georgia.

Bill Strang/TOTO USA

In 1989, in response to the state’s dramatic drought conditions and the growing need for water conservation, TOTO USA was established in California. With the TOTO Global Group’s reputation for manufacturing high efficiency toilets in Japan, TOTO quickly became the favorite of both U.S. water conservation experts and consumers as its toilets reduced water consumption while providing effective flushing performance. More than 25 years later, TOTO USA is a leader in the North American residential and commercial bathroom products market, offering a full line of plumbing fixtures, fittings, and accessories that are designed to create an enjoyable bathroom experience.

TOTO’s premium plumbing products are often the first choice of architects, designers, engineers, developers and others who seek the highest quality products for their projects, both residential and commercial. TOTO products can be found in many of the world’s most prestigious homes, condominiums, hotels, resorts, airports, stadiums, restaurants, office buildings and other structures whose standards demand the highest levels of performance design and aesthetics.

Today, TOTO is recognized as one of the world’s largest plumbing products manufacturers and is globally recognized as a leader in research and development, engineering, sustainability, and performance design for the bathroom. TOTO is committed to innovating products that benefit people, protect the planet and conserve water. More than 1,500 TOTO engineers work to achieve this seamless integration of performance and innovation. We’ve captured the breadth of our efforts in three simple words that will lead you to a wealth of TOTO data and innovation information: People, Planet, Water

Aiyana Mathews/Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge offers a different kind of travel experience. They are a team of trusted travel advisors who specialize in personalized experiences based on their own extensive knowledge, experience, global contacts and an understanding of the modern traveler’s needs.

Whether it’s wine tasting in Argentina, pitching a tent in the desert at Burning Man, or dancing the night away in Ibiza, Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge’s travel experts can help create memorable experiences. They have excellent personal relationships with festival organizers, the best hotels, and local tour operators around the world. Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge’s team regularly participates in these events and visits each property to ensure that they advise their clients appropriately. Exceptional service is their hallmark.