GLOBAL BRIEFING REPORT
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Soichiro Takashima
Soichiro Takashima
Mayor of Fukuoka City
Hello everyone,
It is with great pleasure that Japan’s first ever G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting is being held in Fukuoka. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone coming here from around the world for this exceptional event.

Fukuoka is a compact city blessed with comprehensive urban functions and rich natural surroundings. The city boasts world-class accessibility, with the center only a stone’s throw away from the airport, a mere 10 minutes by subway. Fukuoka also has an impressive track record as a venue for international conferences, and is set to host major international events, including some of the 2019 Rugby World Cup matches and the 2021 World Aquatics Championships.

Fukuoka’s rich natural environment provides not only beautiful scenery but also a bounty of delicious foods from both sea and land, a place where fresh ingredients are available in abundance. Our city attracts gourmets from across Japan, lured by a variety of culinary delights including world-renowned ramen noodles, seafood and hotpot dishes like mizutaki.

Fukuoka has long been a gateway to mainland Asia, a hub for exchanges of culture since ancient times. You can get a real sense of tradition here, from crafts such as Hakata-ori textiles to local festivals like Hakata Gion Yamakasa.

Fukuoka also provides robust support for startups, and has been designated as a Special Zone for Global Startups and Job Creation by the government in recognition of its efforts. By taking steps such as opening Fukuoka Growth Next, a startup support facility leveraging public-private collaboration, we are bringing new vitality to Fukuoka as a place with excellent prospects for those looking to launch businesses here.

From urban functions to cuisine and tradition, Fukuoka’s allure lies in its sheer diversity, with something to please all. It is my sincerest hope that you take this chance to experience the very best of our city.

Fukuoka’s rich natural environment provides not only beautiful scenery but also a bounty of delicious foods from both sea and land, a place where fresh ingredients are available in abundance.
Soichiro Takashima
皆さま、こんにちは。
福岡市長の髙島宗一郎です。
この度,日本で初めて「G20財務大臣・中央銀行総裁会議」が,ここ福岡市で開催されますことを大変嬉しく思いますとともに,世界各国より来福される皆さまを心より歓迎申し上げます。
福岡市は,充実した都市機能と豊かな自然がコンパクトに集約された都市であり,空港から市中心地へは地下鉄で10分程度と,その利便性は世界でもトップレベルです。国際会議の開催実績も豊富で,今後,ラグビーワールドカップや世界水泳などの大規模な国際イベントも開催される予定です。
豊かな自然はその景観を楽しむことはもちろん,海の幸,山の幸をもたらしてくれます。世界でも有名なラーメンだけでなく,海鮮料理や水炊きなどの鍋料理など,その新鮮な素材を活かし,日本有数の食の都としても知られています。
また,古くからアジアとの交流の窓口として発展してきた歴史があり,博多織などの伝統工芸や,博多祇園山笠などの祭りなどの
伝統文化を感じることができます。
一方で,スタートアップの支援に力を入れており,国から「グローバル創業・雇用創出特区」としての指定をいただき,官民協働型のスタートアップ支援施設『Fukuoka Growth Next』を開設するなどの施策を進めることで,起業を望む新しい力が福岡市に集まってきています。
このように都市機能をはじめ,食,伝統など多様な魅力がたくさんございますので,ぜひこの機会にお楽しみいただければと思います。
福岡市をあげて皆さまのお越しを心よりお待ちしております。
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