Every encounter with the Cultural Representatives and Cast Members here at the Japan Pavilion offers an opportunity to experience Japanese culture , food , and customs — especially for those of us who still dream of visiting the Land of the Rising Sun .
Miller reflected on this as one of the most important parts of their everyday efforts here on the other side of World Showcase Lagoon : “ The idea is that the Japan Pavilion might be the closest many guests ever get to going to Japan . It is our mission to make sure that no matter how long they spend at the
All smiles from the Japan Pavilion Cultural Representatives circa 2003 . PHOTO COURTESY OF MITSUKOSHI USA INC .
pavilion , they walk away with a positive feeling of the people and the country .”
Special thanks to Chie Tanaka , Assistant Manager of Operation Administration with Mitsukoshi and EPCOT ’ s Japan Pavilion , and the Mitsukoshi team for the tremendous help in researching this article .
The torii gate is an iconic spot for a memorable photo . PHOTO BY RICH RAMOS