The managing director of Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc., Takeshi Ashida (left), and Director of the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office of the Embassy of the United States, Rachel Nelson, pose at a preview of the movie
The managing director of Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc., Takeshi Ashida (left), and Director of the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office of the Embassy of the United States, Rachel Nelson, pose at a preview of the movie 'Chef.' Along with the preview, a tasting of American gourmet food truck cuisine was held at Sony Pictures Entertainment's offices in Toranomon Towers in Tokyo on July 16. | YOSHIAKI MIURA

Colombian Ambassador Roberto Velez (center) poses with the Colombian dance troupe
Colombian Ambassador Roberto Velez (center) poses with the Colombian dance troupe ''FIESTA ESMERALDA'' during an event held to commemorate the 205th anniversary of the country's National Independence Day at Shiba Park in Tokyo on July 19. | YOSHIAKI MIURA

Belgian Ambassador Luc Liebaut (center) and his wife, Karine Vercraeye, pose with Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi at a reception celebrating Belgian National Day at the embassy in Tokyo on July 22.
Belgian Ambassador Luc Liebaut (center) and his wife, Karine Vercraeye, pose with Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi at a reception celebrating Belgian National Day at the embassy in Tokyo on July 22. | YOSHIAKI MIURA