Preliminary design review of front end of Band 8, which Japan has been developing, was held at Mitaka, following the preliminary design review of Band 4. Our presentation was highly evaluated by domestic/ foreign review committee members. Here is the comment from a foreign expert.>Band 4 and 8 PDR are passed.>Both groups did a very good and well prepared PDR and made a lot ofprogress in the last year. >Regards,>ChristophThe picture shows Yutaro Sekimoto, Band 8 Team Leader (in the center of the front row) and others involved in the review committee including the committee members.