[Image1]The 3rd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourism route creation workshop was held🎊On September 25, th

The 3rd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourism route creation workshop was held🎊


On September 25, the third workshop was held in Reihoku to develop a sightseeing walking route that turns literary spots and heritage in Reihoku Town into new tourist resources, allowing visitors to enjoy the “Literary Treasures of Reihoku.”✨


This third session focused on taking a deeper look at writers connected to Reihoku Town. Participants researched as if they were actually guiding tours and presented their findings to one another. Each participant’s guide showed a unique personality, making for an absorbing time.👏



The final, fourth workshop is planned for late October to early November♪


We will hold a fun workshop to exchange opinions based on the walking route proposals and guide manual developed from previous workshops, so please join us.👀


*We plan to open applications on our website in early October.*



We also welcome ideas and insider tips for route planning from those who cannot attend the workshop. Please take the survey in the notices section on our website!



Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (Ogata) ☎0969-31-1136


*This workshop is held as part of the Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy Project for fiscal 2025.*

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Kumamoto Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association
Sep. 3, 2025
Third Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk: Tourism Route Workshop to Be Held!
We will hold the third Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk tourism route creation workshop.
On Thursday, September 25, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association,
we will host the third Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk tourism route creation workshop.
This session will focus more on “literature,” uncovering stories while weaving in the history of Reihoku to create a fun guide manual.
It’s perfectly fine to join for the first time, so anyone interested in literature, history, tour guiding, or community development is encouraged to participate.
Date and Time: Thursday, September 25, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Venue: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kozufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
👉Apply via the notice section on the official Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association website!
Application Deadline: Monday, September 22
Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association), Ogata ☎0969-31-1136
This workshop is organized under the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Grant program.
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[Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary WEB Photo Contest 🎊] To coincide with the “9th Tomioka Castle Festival” on Sunday, October 26, Reihoku Town will hold a WEB Photo Contest celebrating the 70th anniversary of the town’s incorporation📸 This year marks the 70th year since Reihoku Town was founded. Under the theme “The Charms of Reihoku Town,” we are seeking photos that capture the town’s appeal — abundant nature, local dishes and specialties, historic buildings, everyday life, people’s smiles, and more! Photos taken since January of this year are eligible, so pictures from the Reihoku Jatto Festival or the Tomioka Castle Festival are welcome. Smartphone photos are fine! Capture a scene that moved you and submit it! Cash prizes are available👀! 📸[Open Category] High school students and older Grand Prize (1): 10,000 yen + Reihoku Town specialty products worth 5,000 yen; Special Prize (2): 3,000 yen + Reihoku Town specialty products worth 5,000 yen; Runner-up Special Prizes (up to 4): Reihoku Town specialty products worth 5,000 yen 📸[Junior Category] Elementary and junior high school students Grand Prize (1): 5,000-yen book voucher; Special Prize (2): 3,000-yen book voucher 📸[Eligible Photos] Photos taken from January 2025 through the Tomioka Castle Festival day on October 26, 2025 📸[Submission Deadline] Tuesday, November 11, 2025 📸For submission details, please check the photo contest special website. (You can find the link in the announcements section on our company website in the profile.) We look forward to many entries📸 🏯[Contact] Reihoku Jatto Festival & Tomioka Castle Festival Executive Committee, Photo Contest Section (inside Reihoku Town Chamber of Commerce) E-mail: pc@amakusa-kankou.com