Key Facts
• October 8, Mayor Maki Takubo attended a public event and Izu Peninsula Summit.
• Event held in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, hosted by the prefectural government.
• Startups presented disaster prevention and tourism projects; Takubo asked questions from a tourist perspective.
• Takubo emphasized the importance of protecting and utilizing hot spring resources.
• She expressed determination to “recover lost time” in public engagements.
• Governor Yasutomo Suzuki praised Takubo’s active participation and problem-solving focus.
• Takubo’s attendance at public meetings has increased since October.
Summary
On October 8, Maki Takubo, Mayor of Ito City, participated in a public event and the Izu Peninsula Summit in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. During the event, startups proposed disaster prevention and tourism initiatives, with Takubo actively engaging by asking questions from a tourist’s perspective. At the summit, she highlighted the importance of protecting and utilizing hot spring resources. Takubo expressed her commitment to “recover lost time” in public engagements, a sentiment echoed by Governor Yasutomo Suzuki, who commended her efforts to address local challenges. Her participation in public meetings has notably increased in October.
