JEDDAH: The Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Fumio Iwai said the Kingdom has become a global tourist destination due to its cultural, historical and civilizational potential. He expressed his delight during his visit to the Japanese anime village in the City Walk zone, as part of Jeddah Season, that allocated part of its activities to the exchange of cultures between the two friendly countries. The ambassador was briefed on the most important global events and experiences and services provided for the public, citing the high degree of organization in the event zones. He praised the Kingdom’s development of the entertainment sector, as well as the variety of events and options available to the public. He stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between the tourism and entertainment sectors in the Kingdom and Japan, in a way benefiting the Kingdom’s entertainment industry. The ambassador expressed his admiration for Jeddah Season, citing its precise geographical distribution of the event sites, and that the events held are suitable for people of all ages.