ODATE MAYOR MEETS AKIHO MEMBERS IN MILAN

Today, an exclusive event was held at Tenoha, a 2500m² multifunctional space dedicated to Japan in Milan. Organized by the City of Odate and attended by 24 members of AKIHO, Mayor Fukuhara Atsushi discussed the history of the Akita Inu breed and the city of Odate. Notable attendees included Norika Nabeshima, General Consul of Japan, Hideo Kuroda, Director of JR Railways in Paris, and Toshihiro Yamaguchi, Director of All Nippon Airways for Milan and Paris. Representing AKIHO Europe, Antonino Saporito presented Mayor Fukuhara with a framed version of the artwork from the 10th European Hozonkai Championship and shared a presentation video about AKIHO’s European activities. The event was a success and enjoyed by all.