Russia-sponsored economic conference JOC Chairman Yamashita Visiting Japan at the Olympics and Para September 4

The Eastern Economic Forum, hosted by the Russian government and attended by representatives of political and business circles in Japan and other Asian countries, has begun in the Russian Far East, where lively debate is taking place over the Asian economy.

The Eastern Economic Forum is held every year in Vladivostok by the Russian government in order to bring the vitality of Asia to the economy. Nine subcommittees were held in the morning starting on the morning of the 4th of Japan time.

Mr. Yasuhiro Yamashita, President of JOC = Japan Olympic Committee, who has close friendship with President Putin, and Koji Murofushi, Sports Director of Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, attended the subcommittee on the theme of the impact of the Olympics on Asian economy and society. Did.

Chairman Yamashita called for a visit to Japan in line with next year's Olympics and Paralympics, saying, “I want to prepare the best conditions for the players, and I would like tourists to be entertained by Japanese culture.”

In addition, I looked back on my judo life and emphasized the great influence and greatness of the Olympics on the younger generation.

The Toho Economic Forum will be held for three days until the 6th, and a summit between Prime Minister Abe and President Putin will be held on the 5th.