Public Diplomacy
Monthly Glocal News
June 2018
Fukushima Food Pride in London
On March 22, Fukushima Prefecture held an event at the Embassy of Japan in the UK called "Fukushima Food Pride" for the promotion of agricultural products from the region. Governor Uchibori of Fukushima expressed appreciation for the aid and support given for the reconstruction of Fukushima after the 2011 earthquake and explained the safety of foods produced in Fukushima Prefecture is ensured.
Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, Masao Uchibori
Dishes featuring rice, meat and peach products
from Fukushima were prepared for some 200 guests
Calligraphy by Fukushima resident artist Seiran Chiba
Kyoto and Kitakyushu held promotional events in Shanghai
Kyoto
Kitakyushu
In February, Shanghai Office of Kyoto Prefectural Government organized an event to promote distinct dishes and culinary culture of Kyoto at the Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai. At the event, the participants had an opportunity to sample delicious Kyoto Koshihikari rice. In March, Kitakyushu City held an event to help eco-industry expand into Chinese market and gave a presentation on its achievements and commitment to environmental improvement and sustainable development as a worldly renowned eco-town.
Diplomats' Study Tour to Tsubame-Sanjo Area
Rice planting at Kitaimogawa Rice Terraces
Hand-hammering an letter opener at Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a Study Tour jointly with Tsubame City and Sanjo City in Niigata Prefecture for the diplomatic corps stationed in Japan from May 15 to 16. 19 diplomats participated in the tour and enjoyed various activities such as rice-planting and observing the detailed work and the craftsmanship of metal manufacturing in Tsubame-Sanjo area.
From the Seminar
Learn more about the regions participated in our Regional Promotion Seminar on June 21, 2018!
Nomination to the World Heritage List"Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region"
The Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture
The Goto Islands, the western-most islets of Japan, are on the borders between the country and its East Asian neighbors and has thus been at crossroads of the region's intriguing history. Also, the Goto Islands are called "the Islands of Prayer", as is now represented by the Hidden Christian Sites on the islands. Following the introduction of Christianity to Japan in the 16th century and a total ban on the religion in the beginning of the 17th century, the Islands became home to Hidden Christians who crossed the sea from the mainland Kyushu in the end of the 18th century to flee persecution.
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