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Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa Appointed as TJCS Special Advisor

TJCS • March 5, 2025

TJCS Leaders Meet with Nagoya City Officials

On February 28, 2025, the Tokai Japan Canada Society (TJCS) visited Nagoya City Hall and had the honour of meeting with Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa of Nagoya.


The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, where we exchanged views on further strengthening Japan-Canada relations.


We met in the VIP room of Nagoya City Hall, where the Director-General, the Director of the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, and Exchange, and the Director of the International Relations Division were present.

TJCS Leaders meeting with Nagoya City Government Officials in a meeting room at Nagoya City Hall

Representing TJCS were President Shoji Amano, Former President Takashi Yamamoto, and Executive Assistant Aki Takahashi.


During this visit, Mayor Hirosawa graciously accepted the role of "Special Advisor" to TJCS.


Following his predecessor, he will continue to support TJCS in its mission to promote Japan-Canada exchange.

TJCS Representatives standing with Nagoya Mayor, Mr. Ichiro Hirosawa

TJCS remains committed to fostering Japan-Canada relations in Nagoya and the Tokai region.


We extend our sincere gratitude to Mayor Hirosawa and the representatives of Nagoya City for their generous support.

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