Prof. Christopher Loftus from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine visited our department and stayed in Toyama for several days. He is one of the best friends of Prof. Shunro Endo, the President of University of Toyama. Prof. Loftus gave us the lecture on surgical treatment for carotid artery stenosis and enjoyed nice seafoods and great nature in Toyama with our staffs, residents, and medical students. We sincerely express a special thank to him for visiting Toyama in spite of his very busy schedule.