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Opening attraction sanukite performance by Reiko Komatsu, Tourism Ambassador for Takamatsu.

Opening attraction sanukite performance by Reiko Komatsu, Tourism Ambassador for Takamatsu.

Organizers' greetings by Sanae Takaichi, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications

Organizers' greetings by Sanae Takaichi, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications

Guest greetings by the United Kingdom's Ed Vaizey, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Guest greetings by the United Kingdom's Ed Vaizey, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Toast by Keizo Hamada, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, with sake from Kagawa, Daiginjo Kunishige, from Ayakiku Sake Brewing Co.

Toast by Keizo Hamada, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture, with sake from Kagawa, Daiginjo Kunishige, from Ayakiku Sake Brewing Co.

Scenes from the soiree

Scenes from the soiree

Sanae Takaichi, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, talking with the United Kingdom's Ed Vaisey, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Sanae Takaichi, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, talking with the United Kingdom's Ed Vaisey, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Scene from the soiree (Hideto Onishi, Mayor of Takamatsu City)

Scene from the soiree (Hideto Onishi, Mayor of Takamatsu City)

Attraction performed by Ryuou-no-Tsubuyaki to cheers and applause from the hall for the highlights of the performance.

Attraction performed by Ryuou-no-Tsubuyaki to cheers and applause from the hall for the highlights of the performance.

Stunning bonsai trees were on display at the venue. A number of attendees gathered to take many commemorative photos.

Stunning bonsai trees were on display at the venue. A number of attendees gathered to take many commemorative photos.