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Interview: Matelda Benedetti Starace and Toshiko Sawai
On September 10, two weeks ahead of her move to Moscow, we sat down with Matelda Benedetti Starace, spouse of Italian Ambassador to Japan H.E. Giorgio Starace, stationed in Tokyo since 2017. Even with only a few days left in Tokyo, Benedetti Starace is not letting it hinder her from helping those in need. From her home country Italy to the many cities she has lived in throughout her life, philanthropic work has always been close to Benedetti Starace’s heart and she plans to bring her passion for helping others to her next stop: Moscow. Joining the interview was Toshiko Sawai – head of the Chiyoda Kiwanis club and spouse of former Japanese ambassador to Norway Mr. Teruyuki Sawai – who is working to support children and young adults in Japan. It was their second time collaborating on Kodomo Shokudo (Children’s Table), an initiative to supply meals for children in need in Japan.