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At the opening attraction, Noh performer, Yoko Layer, showcased the masterpiece, Yashima, dancing in an abbreviated style of Noh in plain clothes. The powerful performance was met with much applause from the audience.

At the opening attraction, Noh performer, Yoko Layer, showcased the masterpiece, Yashima, dancing in an abbreviated style of Noh in plain clothes. The powerful performance was met with much applause from the audience.

Keizo Hamada, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, welcomed all the delegates with the hope that the lively discussions in the ICT field would lead to further cooperation among the G7 countries. He also expressed his hope that the delegates would have an opportunity to experience the natural environment, history, and culture of the Seto Inland Sea, and enjoy the seasonal tastes of Kagawa, such as Sanuki udon.

Keizo Hamada, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, welcomed all the delegates with the hope that the lively discussions in the ICT field would lead to further cooperation among the G7 countries. He also expressed his hope that the delegates would have an opportunity to experience the natural environment, history, and culture of the Seto Inland Sea, and enjoy the seasonal tastes of Kagawa, such as Sanuki udon.

Welcome greetings by Hideto Onishi, Mayor of Takamatsu City.
Mayor Onishi presented the appeal of the "international conference and tourism city of Takamatsu," such as the installation of public wireless LAN and multi-language digital signage.

Welcome greetings by Hideto Onishi, Mayor of Takamatsu City.
Mayor Onishi presented the appeal of the "international conference and tourism city of Takamatsu," such as the installation of public wireless LAN and multi-language digital signage.

Welcome greetings by Minister Sanae Takaichi who expressed her hope to deliver a message that proclaims the start of a new era from Takamatsu.

Welcome greetings by Minister Sanae Takaichi who expressed her hope to deliver a message that proclaims the start of a new era from Takamatsu.

Kagamibiraki (traditional breaking of sake cask at celebrations) to the shouts of "Yoisho!"

Kagamibiraki (traditional breaking of sake cask at celebrations) to the shouts of "Yoisho!"

Toast by Takuya Hirai, member of the House of Representatives, with a local sake produced in Kagawa, Nishino Kinryo's "Ginjo Geppaku".

Toast by Takuya Hirai, member of the House of Representatives, with a local sake produced in Kagawa, Nishino Kinryo's "Ginjo Geppaku".

Takamatsu Dream Ambassador entertained with masuzake (sake served in a small wooden box)

Takamatsu Dream Ambassador entertained with masuzake (sake served in a small wooden box)

Serving dishes made with local ingredients, such as olive beef and Sanuki cochin.

Serving dishes made with local ingredients, such as olive beef and Sanuki cochin.

Display of seasonal foods produced in Kagawa

Display of seasonal foods produced in Kagawa

Display of the works of Sanuki, including Kagawa lacquerware.

Display of the works of Sanuki, including Kagawa lacquerware.

Keizo Hamada, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, carrying out publicity for Kagawa with the attendees.

Keizo Hamada, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, carrying out publicity for Kagawa with the attendees.

Welcome reception venue crowded with a large number of attendees.

Welcome reception venue crowded with a large number of attendees.

Animated conversations throughout the venue helping to create exchange that goes beyond borders.

Animated conversations throughout the venue helping to create exchange that goes beyond borders.

Attendees from every country relishing the array of cuisine.

Attendees from every country relishing the array of cuisine.

Yuru-chara (mascot character), "Udon-no," also attended the event and was the focus of attention as he paraded around under a Japanese umbrella with the Takamatsu Dream Ambassador.

Yuru-chara (mascot character), "Udon-no," also attended the event and was the focus of attention as he paraded around under a Japanese umbrella with the Takamatsu Dream Ambassador.

The venue was filled with excitement for the "Hanaike Battle," a performance from which the attendees could not tear their eyes away, and which used plenty of the flowers from Kagawa Prefecture.

The venue was filled with excitement for the "Hanaike Battle," a performance from which the attendees could not tear their eyes away, and which used plenty of the flowers from Kagawa Prefecture.

Greetings during the reception by Osamu Tsujimura, Chair of the Kagawa Prefectural Assembly

Greetings during the reception by Osamu Tsujimura, Chair of the Kagawa Prefectural Assembly