'South Africans are friendly people' - Japanese Ambassador Mr Norio Maruyama

After six months of waiting, the Japanese Ambassador Mr Norio Maruyama is finally here!

"South Africans are such friendly people," Mr Norio Maruyama said with pride. 

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Rian van Heerden surprised Mr Maruyama with some of the South African goods. The proudly South African goodie bag consisted of Ouma Rusk, Ms Balls Chutney, Marie Biscuits, Mieliemeelpap and other goods.

Rian also wanted to know if the Scenic Drive team could get a special invite to the Rugby World Cup that will be hosted in Japan in September. 

"If you get your visa's ready - we can maybe make a plan," he joked.