Overview
- On January 9 at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Yamagata officials presented Keiozakura blossoms to the prime minister.
- Yamagata is described as Japan's top shipper of this early-blooming cherry variety.
- Governor Mieko Yoshimura highlighted rising demand in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
- Takaichi said she wants people worldwide to enjoy the blossoms and pledged efforts to expand exports.
- Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki, who represents Yamagata, attended the meeting.