Japan’s Wakayama governor visits Lumbini

Miyazaki led an 18-member delegation from Wakayama to mark ten years of sister city relations between Lumbini Development Trust and Koya Town municipality.

Izumi Miyazaki, Governor of Wakayama Prefecture, visited Lumbini on Sunday, describing it as an inspiring example of peace building and international cultural cooperation. He said he came to Lumbini because its message of peace remains relevant amid contemporary conflicts and divisions.