I have a letter from a 15-year-old girl in Germany. She has blue-gray eyes and dark blond hair. She speaks English, French and German. She tells me of her school and her hobbies. She has a cat called Blacky. She is looking for pen-friends in Japan.
Actually, the letter was not sent to me. It was sent to the Foreign Correspondent's Club. Seeing the name, her assumption would be logical; it could be a center for pen-friend contacts. Not so long ago I wrote two columns on this subject and have sent them to her. If any of you are around that age, or have children who are, and would like to write to her, here is her name and address: Nadine Poniewa, 924 Am Vogelsang 30, 29640 Schneverdingen, Germany. Or just send her a postcard. It will be a nice surprise from Japan.
If you would like information about joining the Foreign Correspondent's Club, you can call Iwamura-san at (03) 3211-4392 or stop in and ask for a tour of the facilities. In addition to its foreign correspondent members, there are professional associate and associate categories. Located near Yurakucho Station, the club attracts members with prominent luncheon speakers, varied evening entertainments, an extensive library and a dining room with a view, for lunches and dinners. It also provides a prestigious setting for private parties.