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[Video] Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture: "We look forward to welcoming everyone from China in safety and security! Please come to Saitama Prefecture!" It was revealed that the prefecture had been inviting Chinese people regularly for some time (video 2022)

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[Posted by Shinichiro Miki]

I'm not going to Saitama because I'm scared. I don't want to drive through there because there are illegal immigrants who don't have insurance driving there.
There are a lot of Chinese drivers speeding in Tokyo too... It's so dangerous.
— Fuji Base with Ogawa (@4416ogawa) December 7, 2024

In addition, they are traitors to the nation by accepting PKK terrorists who are migrant workers disguised as refugees.
— Grape Yuzu (@tpmp_drea_ma5v3) December 6, 2024

Source: https://x.com/S10408978/status/1865038455765680337

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Everyone's comments

Chinese money and honey traps are waiting for you
The only option is to boycott Kawaguchi Auto Race
The strangeness of how our internal spies are driving Chinese aggression
This guy is crazy
Stop it. We don't need China in Saitama. We don't need China in Japan. And the Kurds.
There are a lot of Chinese people around my house. We don't need any more Chinese. I can't stand by and watch Japan being destroyed.
Is there any benefit to the governor for doing that? For example, kickbacks and vote-gathering. Mr. Shindo, Saitama is so obvious, is there something going on?
A despicable man who smirks and panders to anti-Japanese nations. If the people of Saitama are serious about changing the Saitama of today, in the near future we will no longer see this man's face like this.
Governor Ohno Motohiro of Saitama Prefecture prioritizes the Kurds. Governor Ohno Motohiro of Saitama Prefecture uses the Kurds to drive out the Japanese and allows a large number of Chinese to immigrate.
So Nishikawaguchi is full of 47s. It used to be a red light district, but now it's a Chinese district. It's awful.
Mayor deeply involved in Chinese interests. It's confirmed that Chinese politicians are the ones pushing for immigration.

Editor B’s opinion

There seems to be a mixed reaction to the topic of Saitama Governor Ohno's active efforts to attract foreign tourists, especially Chinese tourists. In particular, many prefecture residents feel uncomfortable with statements such as "We look forward to welcoming our Chinese guests safely and securely" and the PR of Saitama Prefecture in media related to the Chinese Communist Party. Attracting tourists is a meaningful initiative that revitalizes the local economy, but when considering the background and impact, many questions arise.

For example, I feel there is a lack of clear data on the actual economic impact that Chinese tourists have in Saitama Prefecture. There are reports that many of the group tourists who visit Kawagoe arrive early in the morning and finish sightseeing before the stores open. This means that we can hardly expect any direct economic impact on local shops. Rather, it is likely that they will end up just putting a strain on the infrastructure of tourist destinations. I wonder how much the governor understands the actual situation on the ground like this.

Furthermore, it is important to pay attention to how the increasing influx of foreigners is affecting local residents. In southern Saitama, supermarkets specializing in Chinese food are on the rise, and it is said that many Chinese people visit these places every day. This in itself can be seen as a contribution to the local economy, but at the same time, careful consideration must be given to how rapid population change will affect social services such as education and healthcare. In particular, in the field of education, if there is no system in place to deal with language and cultural differences, it will place a heavy burden on children.

I'm sure many residents of the prefecture also feel uneasy about the episode in which the governor expressed joy at receiving a 100 million yen donation from a Kurdish person. I understand that the governor wants to promote coexistence with foreigners, as symbolized by this donation, but more than that, he should have a responsibility to explain to the prefecture's residents how much of our tax money is being used to support foreigners. It is particularly problematic that an increasing number of residents feel that subsidies and welfare support for foreigners are being given priority over Japanese people. I think that policies should be put in place to ensure fairness and not put Japanese people at a disadvantage.

While the governor is enthusiastic about attracting foreign tourists, many people feel that the lives and rights of Japanese people are being neglected. In particular, distrust of the current situation is growing, to the point that there are voices of anxiety that "Saitama Prefecture may no longer be a part of Japan." If such dissatisfaction is left unchecked, it will not only lose the trust of residents, but it could also lead to division of the entire local community.

Saitama Prefecture should also think carefully about its PR efforts through media outlets related to the Chinese Communist Party. Targeting the Chinese market is understandable, but considering Japan's domestic security and economic independence, we need to be careful about initiatives that cause anxiety to some residents. We should examine what long-term effects deepening ties with a specific country will have and proceed with transparency.

Furthermore, instead of focusing only on attracting foreign tourists, we should simultaneously implement measures that allow local residents and businesses to feel the benefits. For example, we need to strengthen mechanisms that encourage tourists to spend more in their local area and initiatives that lead to the growth of local industries. At present, the increase in foreign tourists appears to be placing a burden on local residents in some areas, so it is essential that we find a solution to this problem.

Finally, while it is important to promote Saitama Prefecture's inherent charms, I strongly feel that we should value the voices of local residents more. In order to promote coexistence with foreigners, the first step is to create an environment in which local residents can live with peace of mind. Without this, no matter how many tourists we attract, true regional revitalization will not be achieved.

Written by: Editorial Department B