Eiichi Shibusawa, a new 10,000-yen bill, PR department in Fukaya City, Saitama, where I was born December 13, 15:24
A department has been established in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, to promote Eiichi Shibusawa, who was chosen as the portrait of the new 10,000-yen bill, and to revitalize the region.
The newly established Fukaya City is the “Shibuzawa Eiichi Policy Promotion Department”, which was unanimously approved by the city council held on the 13th. Was decided.
Born in Fukaya City, Eiichi Shibusawa became an entrepreneur after the Meiji Restoration and has been called the “Father of Modern Japanese Economy” in connection with the establishment and development of many companies.
In Fukaya City, Eiichi Shibusawa was chosen as the portrait of a new 10,000-yen bill, and NHK ’s taiga drama depicting his life was aired again next year. It was.
“Eiichi Shibusawa Policy Promotion Department” will be launched in April next year and will conduct PR projects and manage museums in the city.
Mayor Kojima said, “I want to actively promote the locality of Eiichi Shibusawa and encourage many people to come to Fukaya City and revitalize it.”