11 July 2006
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will visit Yad Vashem tomorrow, July 12, 2006. Following are press arrangements for his visit:
8:30: Arrival, tour of Holocaust History Museum: CLOSED to Cameras
9:00: Hall of Names, Holocaust History Museum: Photo-Op: POOL
9:20: Wreath-laying ceremony, Hall of Remembrance: OPEN
9:30: Visit to the Sugihara Tree (Japanese Righteous Among Nations): POOL
9:40 Children’s Memorial: CLOSED to Cameras
9:45: Signing of the Guest Book, Exit from Children's Memorial: OPEN
Pool arrangements are as follows:
Foreign Press Stills: AFP; EPA
Israeli Press Stills: Flash 90
