On March 22nd, the "Forum full of smiles-Forest and future of Hirosaki City-" was held at the Hirosaki Bunka Center (Shimohiragincho, Hirosaki City) large hall. Sponsored by Hirosaki Youth Politics Forum.

The forum was designed to increase the awareness of citizens in their participation in city administration by learning more about the city in which they live. In the first half, six men and women active in fields such as commerce, agriculture, tourism, education, and health in Hirosaki City took part in a debate.

As a pioneering town-walking tourism program all over the country, Yutaka Odagiri from the Hirosaki alley detective team, a group of volunteer guides whose recognition within the prefecture has increased dramatically over the last few years. "For tourists, meeting locals is the most memorable part of their trip. The citizens of Hirosaki also hope that the people who visit the Sakura Festival will be active repeaters of Hirosaki. I want you to help me. "

In the latter half, a lecture was given by Mr. Noriyuki Kasai, Mayor of the previous city, and talked about the measures taken so far and future prospects.