Consulate Activities

　　　On January 18, the Consulate General of Japan, the Fukuoka Prefectural Government, and the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly co-hosted a promotional event to showcase Fukuoka’s culture, food, and tourist attractions at the Official Residence of the Consul General. More than 200 people representing Fukuoka and Hawaii attended the event. Attendants from Japan included the Fukuoka Delegation led by Governor Ogawa, and attendants from the Hawaii side included Hawaii State Legislators, members from the local business community, and the Fukuoka Kenjinkai. The participants enjoyed all sorts of Fukuoka specialties from local dishes, food items, crafts and entertainment that were showcased at the reception.