Fukuoka Prefecture has appointed Kazuyuki Ishihara, a celebrated garden designer, as the coordinator for its “City of Flowers” initiative. Ishihara, a 12-time Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist, received his appointment from Governor Hattori on January 9. Ishihara plans to focus on inspiring a love for flowers among residents while contributing to greening projects such as PayPay Dome’s gardens. Governor Hattori emphasized the role of flowers in promoting eco-friendly urban development. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture / TNC
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