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

In captivating tourist destinations around the world, there are always people who love and take pride in their land.

With the theme of "Creating a Region Chosen by the World," we will invite Hiroshi Mizohata, who leads the Osaka-Kansai Expo and inbound tourism, to explore the potential of Mikata Five Lakes that can stand on the world stage, while reaffirming the value (treasure) of Mikata Five Lakes from a global perspective and envisioning the next future together with everyone.

Overview of the Mikata Five Lakes Future Conference
Date: June 14th, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 13:30 to 16:00 (Doors open at 13:00)
Venue: Mihama Town Lifelong Learning Center Navi-us
(29-3 Goichi, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture)
Participation Fee: Free
Application: Not required
Organizer: Mikata Five Lakes Regional Tourism Council
Co-organizers: Mihama Town, Wakasa Town

Event Details
[Part 1] Keynote Speech
When the region gets excited, the world moves!
~ The energy and human power of the region to become a "chosen tourist destination" ~
Hiroshi Mizohata, Chairman of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (former Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency)

[Part 2] Panel Discussion
Rediscovering the 'Value' of Mikata Five Lakes from a Global Perspective
~ The life we enjoy is a value we can be proud of in the world ~
[Panelists]
Hiroshi Mizohata, Chairman of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
Michihide Tanaka, Director of the Tourism Regional Promotion Division, Japan Tourism Agency
Kaichi Tanaka, Executive Officer of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
Mitsuru Hayashida, President of Rainbow Line Co., Ltd.
Julian Geary, President of TARGET JAMM Co., Ltd.
Katsu–yuki Oka, President of Okasamiya Co., Ltd.
[Facilitator]
Maki Yamashita, Fellow at JTB Research Institute

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