Virsa Y. Perkins, Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, pays courtesy visit to Kyushu University

On October 19, 2026, Virsa Y. Perkins, Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, paid a courtesy visit to President Koichi Akashi of Kyushu University. This marked Principal Officer Perkins' second courtesy visit to the University.

Also attending from Kyushu University were Executive Vice President Aya Okada, Special Advisor to the President Shuji Shimizu, and Executive Assistant to the President Natalie Konomi. In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, the participants exchanged views on a range of topics, including President Akashi’s experiences in the United States.

Principal Officer Perkins expressed her desire to maintain and further strengthen relations with Kyushu University under its new leadership. The participants also exchanged views on research and human resource development in the field of shipbuilding, making the visit a valuable opportunity to explore future collaboration.