Barbados Minister of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports Invitation Program
(From left: APIC Director & Secretary General Mr. Araki, Minister of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, Hon. John A. King; Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Minister, Ms. Hashimoto, and Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, Ms. Sharon Drayton
Minister King’s responsibilities cover a wide range of areas. In terms of sports, he had conversations with Olympic Minister Hashimoto and Deputy Commissioner Takimoto of Japan Sports Agency about a number of topics, including how Japan has increased the popularity of sports, improving sports infrastructure, plans to involve elderly in sports activities, government policies regarding sports, sports education at schools, and support of female athletes. As the Minister is a former singer, during his meeting with the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, who happens to be an artist himself, he asked questions about the inspiration for his dolphin works, economic value of the arts, and interaction between young artists and students. Additionally, interest in anime is quite high, and the Minister expressed interest in developing the anime industry as part of Barbados’ tourism industry. Minister King and Professor Takahashi of Digital Hollywood talked at length on this subject, and expressed his hope that Prof. Takahashi will come to Barbados and instruct the younger generations.
(Talking with Prof. Takahashi of Digital Hollywood University)
(Visiting Nanyo City Cultural Hall)
The day after their visit to Nanyo, APIC President Peter Sato held a dinner reception where Minister King talked about his impressions during his first visit to Japan.
WHAT'S NEW
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EVENTS "APIC President Shigeie’s Official Visit to FSM & Marshall Islands"
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- 2023.3.26 UPDATE
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- 2024.3.19 UPDATE
EVENTS "Pacific Environmental Seminar Held in Chuuk, FSM"
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EVENTS "403rd Lecture Meeting Regarding Global Issues"
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EVENTS "402nd Lecture Meeting Regarding Global Issues"
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