Yuriko Koike, Tokyo’s first woman governor, wants Thais to see a “new” version of Japan’s capital city, once it is ready to receive visitors, forging people-to-people ties between both countries.
Speaking virtually during the Bangkok Post International Forum 2021 on Thursday, which was held under the theme of “Unleashing the Future: A Glimpse into 2022 and Beyond”, Ms Yuriko said she hopes the people of Thailand can soon enjoy the “new Tokyo”.
She said the Japanese city has many wonderful features such as natural beauty, clean air and water, culture and entertainment.
“We hope we can overcome the [Covid-19] pandemic, and from 2022 onward, [we are promoting]…
