In Greater China and Southeast Asian countries, the Lunar New Year is in full swing at this time.
Last week, I went to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam for an international exchange project.

Fujisawa-cho, Ichinoseki City, where our farm is located, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have been hosting an international exchange program since 1996 through learning about Japanese traditional culture, school experiences, company visits, etc. for students studying Japanese at Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Foreign Trade University. deepening. During the student homestay program, many families from Fujisawa townspeople and citizens accept students as host families, and this project expands grassroots exchanges. Last year, when we celebrated our 20th anniversary, the 20th anniversary ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City by the Fujisawa Society in Vietnam, and our chairman also participated as vice chairman of the city's international exchange program.

Due to this relationship, our company has been deeply involved in this business since its establishment, and we have not only exchanged students but also accepted human resources for training at companies, and even today we have a deep connection with Vietnam. there is.

With an average age of 26, this country has immense future potential.
In today's globalized world, while valuing our domestic foundations, it is also important to view things from the perspective of ``the world is one.''

While valuing these relationships, we would like to continue to develop our business based on domestic agriculture, while also exploring the possibility of future business expansion with a global perspective. I am.

*The photo is of a flower garden event in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. It is said to be held every Chinese New Year.
　　

Tomoatsu Hashimoto