Key Facts
• September 3, 2025: Chugoku Region Governors’ meeting held in Hiroshima City.
• Five governors adopted a joint appeal with 13 demands to the national government.
• Key demands include stronger measures against U.S. tariff policies and decentralization from Tokyo.
• Governors visited Peace Memorial Park, offering flowers at the Atomic Bomb Memorial.
• They toured the newly opened Hiroshima Station building, “Minamoa,” and observed tram operations.
• Meeting held at Minamoa’s cinema, focusing on U.S. tariff impacts and corporate support.
• Joint appeal urged continued dialogue on tariff revisions and swift aid for affected businesses.
• Hiroshima Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki emphasized supply chain support, especially for secondary and tertiary sectors.
Summary
On September 3, 2025, the Chugoku Region Governors convened in Hiroshima City to address critical regional and national issues. The five governors adopted a joint appeal with 13 demands, including stronger measures against U.S. tariff policies under the Trump administration and efforts to decentralize Tokyo’s concentration of resources. Prior to the meeting, the governors paid respects at the Peace Memorial Park and toured the newly opened Hiroshima Station building, “Minamoa.” Discussions at the meeting, held in Minamoa’s cinema, focused on mitigating the impact of U.S. tariffs and providing swift support to affected businesses. Hiroshima Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki highlighted the importance of strengthening the supply chain, particularly for secondary and tertiary sectors. The joint appeal called for continued dialogue on tariff revisions and comprehensive support for impacted industries.
