NAGO, Okinawa Pref. — Many locals were excited on the eve of the Group of Eight summit here today, expressing hope that the event will attract international attention to what they boast is the most beautiful coastline in Okinawa.
In Nagojujiro, this city's main shopping district, Fusako Tamashiro, 70, who runs a kimono shop, said the number of customers has increased recently with myriad summit-related events held in Nago.
Tamashiro, who has lived here all her life, said she was amazed when she heard the summit was going to be held in such a small city.