Nov. 20, 2007 Oita - Fukuoka American Consulate Principal Officer Margot Carrington visited Ritsumeikan's Asia Pacific University and met with a group of graduate students from countries throughout the Asia Pacific region. They discussed US-Japan relations and other issues affecting the economic and security situation in the region. Ms. Carrington explained the role the US Consulate plays in Kyushuu. She also talked to the students about opportunities for study in the US and other ways in which the US Government is trying to promote exchanges among American youth and youth in the region.