In Hong Kong, a trade fair that collects foods from all over the world, including Japan, has started, and despite strict infection control measures, it is crowded with many people.
In Hong Kong, a trade fair called "Food Expo", which collects foods from all over the world, is held from 11th to 5th.
Among them, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and Aomori Prefecture set up booths from Japan to promote agricultural and marine products.
On the 12th, Governor Mimura of Aomori Prefecture visited the venue and explained the characteristics of the taste and cooking methods of scallops and fruits produced in the prefecture.
At trade fairs, in addition to requiring vaccinations and wearing masks, there are strict infection control measures in place, such as prohibiting tastings, but many people visit the corner where the general public can purchase products from the morning. I was looking for Japanese eggs and instant noodles.
A woman who bought Japanese food said, "I like anything Japanese because it's safe, fresh, and delicious."
A representative of a company that imports Japanese food products to Hong Kong said, "For the past two years, it's been difficult to travel from Hong Kong to Japan due to the novel coronavirus, so I'd like to offer a lot of products and let people enjoy the atmosphere." I was talking to
Governor Mimura of Aomori Prefecture “I would like to strengthen cooperation with the conclusion of the memorandum”
After visiting the trade fair booth, Governor Mimura attended a ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding on economic exchange with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
At the outset, Governor Mimura said, "We would like to use the signing of the memorandum as an opportunity to strengthen business cooperation and build closer ties between the two sides, thereby promoting initiatives aimed at starting and expanding trade among companies in the prefecture."
He signed a memorandum of understanding with Ms. Margaret Fong, Director General of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and agreed to work together to promote local products in Hong Kong.
After that, Governor Mimura explained the climate of Aomori Prefecture and the "Aomori Nebuta Festival" using slides, and at the venue, prefectural officials performed a jumping dance around the Nebuta.
On the other hand, when asked about the reason for visiting Hong Kong while the prefecture was suffering from heavy rains, he said, "It is true that I checked the situation before departure and was hesitant. I made a decision on my own from a long-term perspective in order to achieve reconstruction."