By Associated Press - Thursday, October 12, 2017

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is in Japan trying to lure more business to the Old Dominion.

McAuliffe’s office announced Wednesday the governor was traveling to Japan for a four-day trade and marketing mission where he will meet with senior business executives.

McAuliffe is one of the most well-traveled governors in the country and this is his 33rd trade mission.

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Virginia is home to nearly 70 Japanese companies and is the ninth largest export market for Virginia.

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