Consulate Activities

On November 3, 2017, the Consulate General of Japan and the Yamagata Prefectural Government co-hosted a promotional event showcasing Tsuyahime rice and other food specialties from Yamagata Prefecture at the Official Residence of Consul General. Around 100 people representing Yamagata and Hawaii attended the event. Attendants from Japan included the Yamagata Delegation led by Vice Governor Masatoshi Wakamatsu and from the Hawaii side, local restaurant operators, food importers, suppliers, distributors and grocery retailers participated in the event. The participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the Yamagata food specialties through presentations and tasting sessions.