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Regarding the “accommodation tax,” Miyagi Prefecture will hold an information session for prefectural residents on September 12 at 6:00 p.m., which will be attended by Governor Murai. Reporter: “Can we gain the understanding of the people of the prefecture before introducing the proposed housing tax ordinance?” After this, a briefing will begin, which will also be attended by Governor Murai.” Attendees: “Instead of hearing the governor’s opinion?” , what I would like to say is the most important.” Participants: “At this point, I don’t know how the lodging tax revenue will be used, so I wanted to hear some explanation.” Residents began an information session for the prefecture at 18:00 on the 12th, with approximately 100 people present. The 12th will be held for the first time since the prefecture resumed consideration of introducing a residence tax last year. The accommodation tax that the prefecture and Sendai City plan to introduce is a flat rate of 300 yen per person for stays costing 6,000 yen or more per night as a source of revenue for tourism promotion measures. The prefecture plans to present a draft regulation to the prefectural assembly, which meets on Sept. 18, but there have been voices of opposition from hotel operators and others, and attention has focused on the governor’s own explanations. Miyagi Prefecture Governor Murai: “Sustainable tourism in Miyagi Prefecture requires stable financial resources. This is a valuable opportunity to hear from all of you who will be participating. I will answer if time permits. Thanks in advance.” The briefing will end at 20:00 on the 12th, and Governor Murai is expected to answer questions from prefectural residents.