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Dear Mr./Ms. Vice President,
I am a staff writer of Asahi-Shinbun, the leading daily paper in
Japan.
I am now researching Akita-inu with my colleague, in order to
write an article on the present situation surrounding Akita-inu.
For that purpose, I would like to ask some questions to you and
it would be Highly appreciated if you could respond me as soon
as possible, by the end of 25 May's working hour, if possible.
The questions are
as follows;
1. Are you going to attend the coming Conference in Mexico? Do you attend it as the delegate of AKC on the Akita issue? In case you are not the
delegate, Who perform as the AKC delegate on that issue?
2. It is said that FCI might split the Akita into two different
categories. Do you know who propose this idea first and what is
your opinion on the split?
What is good points and bad points of it? Do you support it
or not? Is there any conditions when you make either decision?
3. How do you evaluate so-called " Japanese Akita"? Please give some comment
on it.
4. At the conference in 1996, I hear that a delegate from Japan
said, "American Akita should not be recognized as the
Akita.", and that the statement caused severe discussion on
the Akita. Is this true? I
also would like to know exactly what happened there. If it is true, I also
would like to know who made the statement. Please give me
his/her name and status., in case you know. What is your opinion on
such a statement?
That's all. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
It would be extremely grateful if you could answer me by fax(81
18 862 3327 ) or e-mail by the date above. It would be kind if you
include your contact phone number in your response.
Sincerely,
Kayo TOMONO
Asahi-Shinbun
Akita branch office,
2-1-46 Sannou, Akita
Japan 010-0951
tel: 81 18 823 5121