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Part 2: "Like! Regional Living Fair" - Supported by AKB48 Team 8
The "Alliance of Governors for Supporting Future Generations to Revitalize Japan," formed by 13 prefectures to revitalize regional areas, held its second "Like! Regional Living Fair" at the Tokyo International Forum on December 18.
At the venue, booths from 13 prefectures—Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Nagano, Mie, Shiga, Tottori, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kochi, and Miyazaki—offered relocation consultations, sold local specialties, and showcased their diverse charms.
Regional Relocation Consultation Booth
On the main stage, various events took place, including the "Like! Supporting Local Living Live" performance by members of the idol group "AKB48 Team 8," a special talk show featuring governors from each prefecture and talent Suzanna discussing local living and child-rearing, and a marriage and matchmaking symposium with special guest Natsuki Tsutsui, the 2017 Miss International Japan representative.
Beyond showcasing each prefecture's appeal through these events, the festival featured rich content like booths offering traditional craft experiences and a "Marriage & Matchmaking Support Project" booth. Visitors enjoyed not only the main stage events but also directly experiencing regional charm at the prefectural booths, with both adults and children smiling and having fun. During the talk show, the audience listened intently with serious expressions to discussions about initiatives leveraging regional characteristics and the unique lifestyles found only in the regions.
Talent Suzanne (center right) participating in the talk show with Takuya Tatsumori, Governor of Iwate Prefecture; Masao Uchibori, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture; Moriichi Abe, Governor of Nagano Prefecture; Hideyuki Suzuki, Governor of Mie Prefecture; Taizo Mikazuki, Governor of Shiga Prefecture; Shinji Hirai, Governor of Tottori Prefecture; and Hidehiko Yuzaki, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture (from left)
At the special matchmaking event, members of "AKB48 Team 8" joined the governors and ambassadors from each prefecture to introduce the appeal of their respective regions, passionately promoting them to attendees. Subsequently, the "Governors' Alliance for Supporting Future Generations to Revitalize Japan," which promotes the appeal of rural living to younger generations and encourages migration to regional areas, issued a joint declaration. This year, with the addition of Iwate Prefecture, the alliance now spans 13 prefectures. They pledged to work toward creating a society where everyone can fulfill their hopes and thrive in regional areas, and where people can find happiness in marriage and raising children. They spoke about regional resources, traditions, ways of working, and possibilities, concluding with the powerful words, "Yes, let's live in the regions!"
Governors Kamon Iizumi (Tokushima), Takuya Tatsumasa (Iwate), Yoshihiro Murai (Miyagi), Masao Uchibori (Fukushima), Governor Suzuki of Mie Prefecture, Governor Mikazuki of Shiga Prefecture, Governor Hirai of Tottori Prefecture, Governor Ihara of Okayama Prefecture, Governor Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture, Governor Ozaki of Kochi Prefecture, and Governor Kono of Miyazaki Prefecture (from left)
Governors participating in the special matchmaking event with AKB48 Team 8
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