Journey to the West: YAMAGUCHI
 Welcome speech by H.E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki. |
On 30 October, Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Yamaguchi Prefecture jointly organised the event “Journey to the West: YAMAGUCHI” at JCC. H.E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki delivered his welcome remarks at the beginning of the event.
Governor of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Mr. Tsugumasa Muraoka presented highlights of his Prefecture, including places, food, and little-known facts of Yamaguchi. "Did you know that UNIQLO, the Japanese fashion brand, had its beginnings in Ube City of Yamaguchi Prefecture?" was one of the facts mentioned by Mr. Muraoka. |
| Guests were invited to explore 23 kinds of Japanese sake and local cuisine from Yamaguchi. Guests also enjoyed Japanese traditional activities, such as Kendama, Origami, and Yukata-Kitsuke. They also learned about the tourist attractions in Yamaguchi. |  Presentation by Governor of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Mr. Tsugumasa Muraoka |
 Remarks by Mayor of Shimonoseki City, Mr. Shintaro Maeda |
 Yamaguchi’s local cuisine |
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 23 kinds of Japanese sake and cider from Yamaguchi presented at the event |
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