Press Releases

1. On December 7, a Joint Reception will be held by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture at the Iikura Guest House.

2. This reception is a program co-hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and a head of local government to promote a variety of charms of local municipalities by utilizing the Iikura Guest House as a venue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) supports local governments for regional revitalization and promotion of thse local economy, while taking in the dynamic growth of overseas.

3. Guests will be entertained by the introduction of Fukushima’s tourism promotion program, culture, and cuisine. Charms of Fukushima and the situation of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake will be widely promoted to the diplomatic corps and foreign chambers of commerce stationed in Tokyo.

4. Prior to the reception, a seminar entitled “Fukushima Revitalization Seminar” will be held by Fukushima Prefecture with the cooperation of MOFA.