Japanese reconstruction minister seeks more outlets for Japan’s farm produce, seafood in Vietnam

Japanese Minister of Reconstruction Shinako Tsuchiya has recently led a delegation to Vietnam to explore opportunities for promoting the export of farm produce and seafood from the Tohoku region, which suffered heavy damage from quake-tsunami disasters 13 years ago. The event was organized by the Japan Reconstruction Agency along with the Japan National Tourism Organisation and Japan External Trade Organization. At the same time, she acquainted festival-goers with a variety of farm produce, fruits, and seafood from the prefecture and the broader Tohoku region. On Saturday morning, Minister Tsuchiya and her entourage paid a visit to the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA) to explore opportunities for boosting bilateral trade. She asserted that she would introduce these key products of the Tohoku region during her visit.