Tokyo governor urges capitals to share best practices on Astana visit

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan.

Galiya Khassenkhanova – 25/05/2026 17:26

“A key challenge for climate-conscious cities
Green hydrogen remains expensive to produce at scale, and significant investment in infrastructure such as pipelines, storage and shipping terminals is still needed.
It is precisely that challenge that Koike cited as the case for cross-border collaboration and the pooling of knowledge and capital.
“With these gained insights, Tokyo will further enhance efforts toward real-world development of hydrogen,” she continued.
She also discussed how the energy transition challenges major cities and how they have a role to play in accelerating green transformation.
In meetings with the mayors of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Koike exchanged views on incorporating green hydrogen into urban infrastructure, supporting start-ups in the sector, building city resilience and advancing integrated port management and hydrogen applications.
“[We] confirmed the importance of major cities collaborating to address common challenges,” Koike said.”

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