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Scene from the opening of the ICT multi-stakeholder conference.

Scene from the opening of the ICT multi-stakeholder conference.

I received a keynote speech at the ICT Multi-Stakeholder Conference. From left: Ed Vesey, UK Minister for Culture and Digital Economy, EU Vice-President Andras Ansip, ITU Secretary-General Horin Zhao, and Keio University Professor Jun Murai.

I received a keynote speech at the ICT Multi-Stakeholder Conference. From left: Ed Vesey, UK Minister for Culture and Digital Economy, EU Vice-President Andras Ansip, ITU Secretary-General Horin Zhao, and Keio University Professor Jun Murai.

In Session 1, Professor Jun Murai of Keio University was invited as the moderator, and the theme was "Innovation and Economic Growth through ICT".

In Session 1, Professor Jun Murai of Keio University was invited as the moderator, and the theme was "Innovation and Economic Growth through ICT".

Session 2, discussion on "Establishing a common understanding of Internet governance and cybersecurity." The moderator was Hiroaki Nakanishi, Chairman of the Board and Representative Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.

Session 2, discussion on "Establishing a common understanding of Internet governance and cybersecurity." The moderator was Hiroaki Nakanishi, Chairman of the Board and Representative Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.

Session 3 had a discussion on the theme of "Solving global issues and digital connectivity." The moderator was Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairman of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Ltd.

Session 3 had a discussion on the theme of "Solving global issues and digital connectivity." The moderator was Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairman of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Ltd.

Joel Kaplan, Facebook's vice president of global public policy, speaks out. (center of photo)

Joel Kaplan, Facebook's vice president of global public policy, speaks out. (center of photo)

After the ICT multi-stakeholder meeting, speakers and invited guests visited Ritsurin Park.

After the ICT multi-stakeholder meeting, speakers and invited guests visited Ritsurin Park.

We were blessed with good weather, and enjoyed the beautiful view of the garden with each step.
Second from left, Yurun Tas, CEO of Royal Phillips
Third from the right, Michael Rothert ECO President, Association of the Internet Industry

We were blessed with good weather, and enjoyed the beautiful view of the garden with each step.
Second from left, Yurun Tas, CEO of Royal Phillips
Third from the right, Michael Rothert ECO President, Association of the Internet Industry

He seems to be fascinated by the mysterious shape of the pine tree. It is called "box pine" because its branches look like boxes when viewed from the side.

He seems to be fascinated by the mysterious shape of the pine tree. It is called "box pine" because its branches look like boxes when viewed from the side.

We stopped by Kikgetsutei in Ritsurin Garden and enjoyed the view of Ritsurin Garden from the residence and some tea. Kikgetsutei is a quaint Sukiya-style building built in the early Edo period, and was loved by successive feudal lords of Takamatsu, who called it Ochaya.

We stopped by Kikgetsutei in Ritsurin Garden and enjoyed the view of Ritsurin Garden from the residence and some tea. Kikgetsutei is a quaint Sukiya-style building built in the early Edo period, and was loved by successive feudal lords of Takamatsu, who called it Ochaya.

A moment at Kikgetsutei. At that time, a Japanese boat sailing around South Lake visited the eaves of Kikgetsutei.

A moment at Kikgetsutei. At that time, a Japanese boat sailing around South Lake visited the eaves of Kikgetsutei.