Opening Address
On behalf of Ishikawa Prefecture I would like to give a heartfelt welcome to all the guests of the 2nd International Luxury Lifestyle Forum. Ishikawa Prefecture is blessed with beautiful locations, a diversity of authentic Japanese tradition, as well as being a Japanese cultural and artistic cornerstone fostered by more than 400 years of history: famous among them Kanazawa City, one of Japan's foremost castle towns; sophisticated Kaga cuisine; a unique range of arts and crafts; the picturesque seasonal landscapes of the Kaga area and Noto Peninsula; and the traditional ryokan inns whose hot spring baths have soothed weary travelers for hundreds of years. I believe that this variety of Ishikawa's offerings will appeal to luxury travelers seeking an authentic Japan experience. I hope this 2nd International Luxury Lifestyle Forum held in Ishikawa Prefecture, a microcosm of real Japan, will pave the way for promoting the best that Japan has to offer, leading to an expansion of the luxury travel market in Ishikawa's tourism industry.Vice Governor, Ishikawa Prefecture
Taketoshi Sugimoto
