Japan Surgical Society

     I was in Fukuoka City to attend the meeting of the Japan Surgical Society on Apr. 3rd. I have joined this meeting every several years. The purpose of attendance was naturally the absorption of the up-to-date techniques and knowledge, but I had another goal this time. It was a kind of a reunion.
     I'm a general surgeon and spent several years as the resident at a few hospitals. The staff members or fellow residents of these hospitals became separated now. Our occupation and/or our age are so busy that we can hardly take long enough days off at a preferable time. If we wanted to get together somewhere, it's almost impossible that a dozen people can arrange their schedules. Actually, a few people just met each other for the first time in the last 20 years.
     By the way, though our schedules are usually tight, it's easier to take days off in order to join the annual meeting of the congress. A friend noticed it and planned the reunion in Fukuoka City, where the surgical congress would be held. The date was set on Apr. 3rd, and the place was determined to be at Yahoo Dome Stadium, where the opening game of professional baseball would be played. You can see where we were seated at the game.
     The result is, the franchise team, Soft Bank Hawks won the massive victory. We and people around us got carried away. I'm not a fan of the Hawks, but I couldn't help being an instant fan of the Hawks.

Comments

[Jessi Y.]

oh haha nice

[KUMO]

It was an opening event and the second picture was of a kind of attraction. They showed us a new dance for cheering the SoftBank Hawks.

[Jessi Y.]

That sounded like a lot of fun!
Although I don't really understand the second picture. Are the people on the field fans?

[Sarah]

I went to the opening game of the Chiba Lotte Marines last week. Even though the Marines lost, it was still an amazing game! The spirit of the fans was phenomenal! Everyone knew all the players' theme songs! It was a great game to be at! So, I understand how you must have felt! I also think it's great that you were able to see some of your old friends and colleagues. I bet you are all very thankful for your clever friend who thought to encompass a business event and a social event together!