Marine Resources Minister Temauri Foster recently initiated strategic discussions with executives from Citizen Watch Company, including Mr. Yutaka Kitamura, Group Director, and Mr. Masayuki Ito, Head of the Pearl Division. The objective: to establish an ambitious partnership revitalizing the promotion of Tahitian cultured pearls in the Japanese market.
As a globally renowned leader in watchmaking and jewelry, with 20,000 retail outlets worldwide, Citizen has demonstrated strong interest in Tahiti’s black pearls. In the partnership’s initial phase, 130 high-performing retail locations have been carefully selected to serve as premium showcases for this Polynesian gem among Japan’s luxury clientele.
This collaboration aligns with the momentum created by Maison de la Perle, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first successful pearl grafting in Tahiti. The Citizen partnership marks a new milestone in this international campaign to solidify Tahitian pearls’ position in the world’s most prestigious export markets.
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