Fujimoto Michio, founder of Shanghai’s Jiading Wisteria Park

Wisteria: a symbol of friendship

In November 1987, Fujimoto visited Jiading for the first time and was welcomed by the hospitality of the then magistrate, Li Baolin, and the Jiading residents. This trip enabled him to make up his mind. When he visited China again in late 1989, he brought back to Japan what he saw and heard in China and with his political status and reputation Fujimoto actively promoted China’s progress since the reform and opening up. He played a big role in pushing the friendly development of Sino-Japanese friendship.

(Fujimoto Michio takes a stroll in the wisteria park.)