Announcement of the basic policy

Taking into consideration the wide range of issues discussed on these occasions, and also drawing on various opinions, I gave much serious thought to this matter as the governor of Tokyo. On June 20, I released the basic policy, which calls for utilizing both Toyosu and Tsukiji. Toyosu Market has the potential of becoming Japan’s new key food market, whereas Tsukiji Market is close to the city center and has great potential in various fields. I made the decision based on my firm belief that for Tokyo to grow further, we should utilize both markets. I promptly explained this decision to business operators at Tsukiji Market and heard their opinions directly.