JCC E-Magazine March 2017

Guests attending the seminar.

The Visit Tohoku Seminar: Exploration to the deep north of Japan! was held at JCC (Japan Creative Centre), Embassy of Japan in Singapore on Thursday, 23rd February 2017, in collaboration with Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organisation, Sendai International Airport Co., Ltd. and East Japan Railway Company (JR-East). Many distinguished partners and guests from airlines, travel agencies and media were present to learn more about the Tohoku region as a tourist destination with excellent accessibility.

H.E. Kenji Shinoda, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore, commenced the opening by welcoming over 70 guests who graced the ceremony. Mr Takuya Iwai, President and Representative Director, Sendai International Airport Co., Ltd., then gave an insight introduction about Sendai Airport as a primary gateway for Tohoku. Following that, Mr Manabu Takahashi, General Manager, Japan Tohoku Tourism Support Desk (Singapore), presented about the unique and beautiful tourist attractions of Tohoku. Last but not least, Ms Tei Sugawara, Manager, JR-East, spoke about the convenient rail networks in Tohoku region which can be afforded at a reasonable price.

H.E. Kenji Shinoda, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore, commencing the seminar and welcoming guests.

Guests at the seminar.

Mr Kenjiro Hashimoto, Executive Director, Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore, then gave a short speech before leading everyone to give a toast.

Guests proceeded to sample the delicious Tohoku cuisines, and also mingled with each other so as to have a deeper understanding of the charms of the Tohoku region. The informative exhibition which featured the beauty of Tohoku via movies, panels and brochures ran from 23 - 25 February 2017 at JCC.

During the seminar.		Mr Takuya Iwai, President and Representative Director, Sendai International Airport Co., Ltd., giving an insight introduction about Sendai Airport.
Mr Takuya Iwai, President and Representative Director, Sendai International Airport Co., Ltd., giving an insight introduction about Sendai Airport.		Mr Manabu Takahashi, General Manager, Japan Tohoku Tourism Support Desk (Singapore), presenting about the tourist attractions of Tohoku.

Mr Manabu Takahashi, General Manager, Japan Tohoku Tourism Support Desk (Singapore), presenting about the tourist attractions of Tohoku.		Ms Tei Sugawara, Manager, JR-East, speaking about the rail networks in Tohoku region.
Ms Tei Sugawara, Manager, JR-East, speaking about the rail networks in Tohoku region.		Mr Kenjiro Hashimoto, Executive Director, Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore, giving a short speech.

Mr Kenjiro Hashimoto, Executive Director, Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore, leading everyone to give a toast.		Guests enjoying the delicious Tohoku cuisine.
H.E. Kenji Shinoda with guests at the seminar.		Mr Takuya Iwai with guests at the seminar.
Mr Manabu Takahashi with guests at the seminar.		Ms Tei Sugawara with guests at the seminar.

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