The Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) was successfully held from June 1-3, 2013 at Pacifico Yokohama. With over 39 visiting head of states from 51 African nations and various international organizations the conference received wide attention from the media. We had the chance to run the International Media Center that was held in Exhibition Hall A alongside various other African related side events in conjunction with the conference. Over 200 press, both international and domestic, utilized the International Media Center and our staff was busy through the three whole days answering a variety of questions.

Tokyo, E.A.