Morishita’s South Korea Visit: Results
Overview
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Morishita visited Seoul, South Korea, and attended the “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026 in Seoul.” He promoted the appeal and safety of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery products and food, exchanged views with stakeholders and urged them to support expanded exports, and visited local retail stores. This was the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ first exhibition booth at the event.
Key points
- The visit took place from October 9 to 10, 2026.
- Attended the “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026 in Seoul.”
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries exhibited a booth for the first time.
- Promoted the appeal and safety of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery products and food, and urged stakeholders to support expanded exports.
Overview
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Morishita visited Seoul, South Korea, from Friday, October 9, 2026, to Saturday, October 10, 2026. During the visit, he focused on attending the “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026 in Seoul,” promoting Japanese products and urging stakeholders to support expanded exports. He also visited local retail stores and conducted other activities.
Impact
Promoted the appeal and safety of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery products and food widely, and urged stakeholders to support expanded exports.
Details
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, he gave remarks at the opening ceremony of the “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026 in Seoul” and presented the appeal of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery products and food on stage. At the booth exhibited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the first time, he promoted Japanese seafood and communicated its appeal and safety.
He exchanged views with Japanese Food Promotion Goodwill Ambassadors Yu Seongyeop and Junko Ishimoto on expanding exports of Japanese food. He also visited local retail stores and conducted other inspections.