Opening of JETRO Miyazaki

On December 8, JETRO held an opening ceremony for its 43rd domestic office in Miyazaki Prefecture, which was established on October 28. Miyazaki is famous for its local specialties such as Miyazaki beef, shochu (distilled liquor), tea, Japanese amberjack and cedar. The prefecture also features unique products with excellent ability and much potential such as “Miyazaki caviar 1983.”

Approximately 50 representatives attended the opening ceremony of JETRO Miyazaki, including Tsuneo Kitamura, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; Shunji Kono, Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture; local governments and business circles. In his opening remarks, JETRO Chairman and CEO Hiroyuki Ishige emphasized the significance of establishing this office and pledged JETRO’s contribution to the global strategy of the prefecture.

In his guest speech, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kitamura expressed his hope that JETRO Miyazaki will take full advantage of Miyazaki’s strengths through efficiently using its abundant tourism resources. At the commemorative reception joined by approximately 150 guests, Governor Kono requested companies participating from around the prefecture to “proactively utilize JETRO Miyazaki.”