By Dr. Tatsuya Azuhata, Director of IISEE As of April 1st, I have taken over the director of IISEE from Dr. Yokoi. This year, the IISEE training course celebrates its 60th anniversary. Please see the Newsletter attached on page 1. By Mr.Yoshihisa Namao, Administrative of Training and General Affairs, Administration Division of IISEE. My name is Yoshihisa Namao, starting working at IISEE since this April, commuting from Oyama city in Tochigi pref. Please see the Newsletter attached on page 2.

By Mr. Takahiro Yamada, Head of Administration Division, IISEE As of March 31, Dr. Yokoi, the Director of IISEE, resigned and became a senior fellow and Mr. Sho Hamano, administrative of training and general affairs, administration division of IISEE transferred to the accounting section. Please see the Newsletter attached on page 2.

By Mr. Takahiro Yamada, Head of Administration Division, IISEE On April 25, IISEE enjoyed "hanami" together and took group photos under the trees. The weather was perfect for savoring the cherry blossom. Please see the Newsletter attached on page 2&3.

The government of Japan had declared a month-long state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The declaration covers Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka Prefectures. Please see the Newsletter attached on page 3.