On June 14th (Sunday), the "Mikata Goko Future Conference" will be held!

Tourist destinations that attract people from around the world are always inhabited by those who love and take pride in their land.

With the theme of "Creating a Region Chosen by the World," we invite Hiroshi Mizobata, a leading figure in the Osaka-Kansai Expo and inbound tourism, to explore the potential of Mikata Goko that can compete globally, while re-examining the value (treasures) of Mikata Goko from a global perspective and envisioning the next future together with everyone.

Overview of the Mikata Goko Future Conference
Date: June 14, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 13:30 - 16:00 (Doors open at 13:00)
Venue: Mihama Town Lifelong Learning Center Nabiasu
(29-3 Gōichi, Mihama Town, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture)
Participation Fee: Free
Application: Not required
Organized by: Mikata Goko Wide Area Tourism Council
Co-organized by: Mihama Town, Wakasa Town

Event Details
[Part 1] Keynote Speech
When the region gets excited, the world moves!
~ The energy and humanity of the region to become a "Chosen Tourist Destination" ~
Hiroshi Mizobata, Chairman of the Osaka Tourism Bureau (Former Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency)

[Part 2] Panel Discussion
Rediscovering the 'Value' of Mikata Goko from the World
~ The life we enjoy is a value we can proudly present to the world ~
<Panelists>
Hiroshi Mizobata, Chairman of the Osaka Tourism Bureau
Tomohide Tanaka, Director of the Tourism Region Promotion Division, Japan Tourism Agency
Yoshikazu Tanaka, General Manager of the Osaka Tourism Bureau
Mitsuru Hayashida, CEO of Rainbow Line Co., Ltd.
Julian Giri, CEO of TARGET JAMM Co., Ltd.
Katsuyuki Oka, CEO of Okasamiya Co., Ltd.
<Facilitator>
Masaki Yamashita, Fellow at JTB Corporation Research Institute

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