The 6th International Congress of Dipterology

September 23-28, 2006

Fukuoka, Japan

Here are some pictures and memories of my grand adventure to Japan. 

Gregory A. Dahlem, PhD

Department of Biological Sciences

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY  41099

dahlem@nku.edu

This was my first trip back to my birthplace. I was born at the Itazuke U.S. Air Force Base near Fukuoka back in 1959 when my Dad was stationed there.  I had no memories of Japan, as I left when I was just a baby.  I had been looking forward to visiting this interesting country for a long time.

I flew over on All Nippon Airways (ANA)

Fukuoka is located on the southern island of Kyushu.  This map and additional information on Japan can be found at: http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/jp.htm

 

Take a look at some additional photos!  Click on the links below:

The Congress Center

The Dipterists

The Hakata Green Hotel

Evening Discussions

Walking around Fukuoka

Pictures from the last Congress of Dipterology in Brisbane, Australia