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On 30 October 2020, H.E. Ambassador Singtong Lapisatepun paid a courtesy call on Mr. Denny TAMAKI, Governor of Okinawa, to congratulate Okinawa’s success in hosting the 7th Tourism Expo Japan 2020 as it is the first time that the Tourism Expo Japan has been held in Okinawa. On 30 October 2020, H.... ... with an aim to be completed by 2026.  The Governor of Okinawa emphasized Okinawa and Thailand’s long relationship through Awamori – a distilled rice liquor which Thai rice is the main ingredient. This makes Okinawa people feel very close to Thai ...

... views and opinions on the cooperation between Thailand and Japan, which began in the Ryukyu period (Sukhothai period) and which has continued to this day. In addition, both sides agreed to cooperate in every way. Particularly, in trade, investment and tourism. On the evening of the same day, the Ambassador participated in the Awamori Night at the ANA Crowne Plaza Okinawa Harborview Hotel. The Chairman of the Okinawa Awamori Distillers Association and the Governor also participated in this event. Awamori is an alcohol made from Thai rice using the traditional method, which began production in the Ayutthaya period ...

... business and travel in Thailand. He also agreed with the governor to strengthen between Thailand and Okinawa, especially in tourism. On the other hand, during his call on Naha Honorary Consul and Chairman of Suizen Distillery, Co., Ltd., Ambassador expressed his gratitude for looking after and supporting Thais residing in Okinawa.  He also thanked him for playing an important role in importing Thai rice for Awamori Liquor production, making Thai rice more widely known in Japan, and proposed for his further support. Ambassador extended ...

... for the 130th Japan-Thailand Diplomatic Raltion Anniversary in 2017. They also discussed other events to promote Thailand in Okinawa to enhance trade, investment and tourism between the two countries. Mr. Sakumoto has been the Honorary Consul of Thailand in Naha City since 2002. He is the president of the Zuisen Distillery Co., Ltd. which produces Awamori that originated in the Ayutthaya Period in Thailand. In addition, Awamori is the only Japanese alcohol which is made from ...

... and Madame Porndee Lapisatepun, along with Mr. Choltisak Chawpaknum, Minister-Counsellor (Agriculture) and representative from Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tokyo Office, joined the “United Rice Ball Project” at the Thai Residence. “United ... ... popularity at Thai food restaurants in Japan, Thai rice is also one of the important ingredients of Japanese cuisine such as, Awamori (alcoholic beverage produced in Okinawa), Senbei (Japanese rice cracker), Shoyu and Miso. Moreover, Ambassador’s Spouse also introduced Thai style Rice ...