Held on July 23, 2025: Fermentation tourism evangelist talks about his experience and hopes
Reporter: Makiko Akasaki, Secretary General of the Chubu Inbound Sales Project (CISP)
Nagoya and Aichi are the only ones losing out when it comes to inbound tourism to Japan. The skipping of Nagoya by international flag carriers has led to a significant disparity in the region's tourism economy. One person working to turn this around is Makiko Akasaki of the Chubu Inbound Sales Project (CISP).
Held on June 25, 2025 - Bring smiles to the world with misonikomi udon
Reporter: Hironori Aoki, Managing Director, Yamamotoya Co., Ltd.
Yamamotoya has a century-old history, first serving misonikomi udon. Hironori Aoki, Managing Director, Yamamotoya Co., Ltd., reported on Okute Yamamotoya's overseas strategy.
June 13, 2025: Visit to Nagoya City Hall with Mayor Hirosawa to request increased sister city exchanges with Los Angeles
Visited: Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa
The Aichi Inbound Association (Aichi Inbound Tourism Association) visited Mayor Hirosawa at Nagoya City Hall and presented a letter of request for increased sister city exchanges with Los Angeles.
Kyoto Noh Theater "Kashokaku" - 7-hour private Noh viewing tour "Reservations now being accepted"
Noh is one of Japan's oldest traditional performing arts, with a history of over 600 years. It combines music, dance and theatre to tell timeless stories. Depending on the role, the performers wear various wooden Noh masks and are extremely restrained in their movements, achieving maximum effect with minimal movement. It was also registered as […]
National Treasure Inuyama Castle Tour & Karakuri Doll Making Experience (6 hours) - Reservations now being accepted.
Showcasing the Charm of Inuyama The Secret of Karakuri Dolls The Origin of Japanese Craftsmanship Special Experience Aichi Inbound Association Inuyama Castle (a national treasure) and its float festival: its history and culture Inuyama Castle, a national treasure, was built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga, and boasts the oldest surviving […]
The charm of Hatcho miso: 5-hour miso French cuisine experience "Now accepting reservations"
The charm of Hatcho miso To you who are dear! A special experience to learn about authentic fermentation culture Experience the long history and food culture of "Hatcho Miso," a special fermented food created by order of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. This is a special experience event. What is Hatcho Miso? Hatcho miso is […]
Annual General Meeting to be held on May 13, 2025 Future Tourism Administration of Nagoya City
Reporter: Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa
Nagoya City welcomed new Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa, and we spoke with him about how the city's tourism administration will change in the future, particularly from the perspective of inbound tourism.
Regular Meeting Held on April 23, 2025 Why the Business Environment Will Change in the Future
Reporter: Masanari Yoshioka, Founding Chairman of Yoshix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Masanari Yoshioka, the entrepreneur behind Yoshix Holdings Co., Ltd., who expanded restaurants such as Yadai Sushi nationwide and achieved a listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, shared his life story and future vision.
Regular Meeting Held on March 25, 2025 Why Tours Organized by Foreigners in Nagoya Are So Popular
Reporter: Elisabeth Yopis
Elisabeth Yopis has been featured in the media many times and is now a celebrity. This is her first appearance at our regular meeting in a long time. We spoke to her about what inbound tourists are looking for from a Spanish perspective.
8-hour tour to learn about Shogun and Daimyo culture at Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Art Museum「Now accepting reservations」
Nagoya Castle was built in 1615 as part of Tokugawa Ieyasu's unification of Japan during the Edo period. All of Nagoya Castle except for the stone walls was burned down in an air raid during World War II. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1959, and the Honmaru Palace was restored in 2018. Although it […]