On September 29, a new consul general John C. Taylor (51) held a press conference at the US Consulate in Fukuoka (Fukuoka City). Tight Japan-Korea relations, the squeaking Japan-US alliance. At a conference in which the world order was shaken, the new consul revealed a surprising “important secret”.
At the conference, he talked about the relationship between Japan, the United States and Japan, the United States and Korea.
Regarding the Japan-US alliance, he said, “It is possible to strengthen the alliance not only by the military-military relationship but also by deepening mutual understanding between people.” Regarding Japan-US-Korea relations, he points out common issues such as those of North Korea and emphasizes that “reinforcement of relations and close cooperation are essential”. In September, a contest for entrepreneurs will be held in collaboration with the Consulate General of Korea in Fukuoka.
In the middle of the conference, he took off his jacket and said, “I don't get used to the heat of Fukuoka,” and I wore the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks uniform. “It's almost the same color as the Pittsburgh Pirates uniform that I ’ve been cheering for since I was little,” he said. In fact, he has been a fan since watching 31 years ago at the Hiroshima Civic Stadium.
Last year in the Japanese series, he was disappointed with Hawks. The consulate is responsible for Kyushu and Yamaguchi. In front of reporters in Fukuoka, “Yamaguchi people understand my feelings”.