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Opening Remarks
Mayor Hirotaro Yamasaki
Fukuoka, Japan
Distinguished Guests, Ladies, and Gentlemen, as
a representative of the citizens of Fukuoka City, I
would like to offer a few words of welcome on the
occasion of the 24th Symposium on Naval Hydro-
dynamies. I would like to thank you most sincerely
for holding your symposium here in Fukuoka, the
second time it has taken place in Japan, subsequent to
the Tokyo symposium held in 1980. The citizens of
Fukuoka, one and all, bid you a heartfelt welcome.
In ancient times Fukuoka was called "Nanotsu,"
and from that time on through 2000 years it has
served as a point of exchange between the Asian
mainland and Japan, witnessing the arrival and
departure of tremendous numbers of vessels. And
today the city's Hakata Port has developed into one
of the leading ports in West Japan.
Against this backdrop, I'm very pleased to know
that this symposium will see a collaborative
exchange of information between the participants in
the field of naval hydrodynamics as seen from
various view-points, thereby developing academic
advancement and unification.
In addition, I hope that as a result of this
symposium there will be contributions toward the
development of shipbuilding and other related
industries, as well as increased safety in the passage
of ships.
Fukuoka City not only is the political and
economic hub of the island of Kyushu, but also is
home to many ancient landmarks including historic
shrines and temples, as well as many traditional
festivals, including the 800-year-old Hakata Gion
Yamakasa Festival now taking place. In addition to
being blessed with abundant delicious fresh food, the
city is also home to a number of popular modern
facilities such as Canal City Hakata, Hakata Riverain
and Seaside Momoehi. So as you pursue your
examination of naval hydrodynamics, I hope you will
also take time to enjoy some of Fukuoka's many
attractions.
In closing, I would like to wish every success to
the 24th Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics, and
to everyone present here today, good health and
happiness.
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