Meetings and Incentives in Japan

Reasons for Choosing Japan A wide range of venues, with professional support A warm, bilingual welcome, with many meeting- industry staff fluent in Japanese and English A range of accommodations to suit any need Japan and Japanese culture—in the spotlight 　　worldwide One of the safest and cleanest destinations World-leading transportation network

Only in Japan Relaxation in world-renowned onsen hot spring, on beautiful beaches or in pristine mountain resorts Japanese cuisine—healthy and delicious Unique festivals and events ex.) Gion Festival in Kyoto, Tokyo International Anime Fair, FIFA Club World Cup Entertainment and attractions ex.) sumo wrestling, kabuki, noh, theme and amusement parks, international concerts Fine arts and traditional handicrafts Shopping with excellent service

Access from Overseas A major gateway to Asia, with direct flights from more than 100 cities around the world Most of Asia is just a few hours away From Europe, America and Oceania, Japan can be reached in around ten hours

Domestic Access From Narita Airport, Chubu International Airport and Kansai Airport, you can reach most of all major cities in one to two hours Japan is covered by an extensive rapid rail network, including the famous Shinkansen bullet train Major cities are well served by subways and suburban railways, world renowned for their punctuality and efficiency 5

Unique Venues World-class modern architecture Feudal-era mansions and gardens World Heritage and other cultural and historic sites A trip back in time to the samurai era Onsen hot springs and ryokan inns Exotic tours and cruises

Banquets and Receptions, Japan-style A gala party at a truly special—and normally restricted— location, such as a shrine, temple, or museum A large-scale team-building event at a soccer stadium Go back in time to feudal Japan with a party at a samurai or ninja theme park Experience traditional Japanese culture first-hand with team building activities such as the tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy or even martial arts A gala dinner of up to 10,000 guests in a single location with guests entertained by centuries old Japanese music and dance 7

Unparalleled Japanese Sites History and hot springs near Tokyo Ancient and modern Japan in and around Nagoya Nature and regional cuisine in Hokkaido World Heritage sites and gourmet dining in Kansai Famous shrines and castle towns near Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea Region Tropical resorts in the southern islands

The Unique Appeal of Tokyo, the Center of the World The world’s largest metropolitan area—larger than 　　New York and London Leading-edge information from around the world in 　　business, academic research, culture, and the fine 　　arts By utilizing convention complexes in adjacent cities, 　　extremely large-scale events can be arranged A wide range of unique venues and post-convention 　　programs are available, from World Heritage sites to 　　Tokyo Disneyland

Kansai, Another of Japan’s Popular Conference Destinations The cultural and historical heart of Japan—Kyoto, 　　Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Awaji, and Himeji First-class conference facilities and hotels A variety of sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites A gourmet paradise—from kaiseki ryori to 　　okonomiyaki Cultural experiences with maiko and geisha or unique activities at samurai movie set or traditional Japanese gardens

World-Class Conference Support Convention experts providing a full range of excellent 　　services JNTO and Convention Bureaus in every major city PCOs and DMCs with solid experience in 　　international meetings and the know-how to help you 　　best manage your meeting