Sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government We will be holding a free inbound seminar where you can learn the basics of how to welcome a variety of foreign tourists, such as veggie/vegan, Muslim, etc.

[Sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government] We will be holding a free inbound seminar where you can learn the basics of how to welcome a variety of foreign tourists, such as veggie/vegan, Muslim, etc. *Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs*
Press release: September 18, 2024
**
[Sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government] We will be holding a free inbound seminar where you can learn the basics of how to welcome a variety of foreign tourists, such as veggie/vegan, Muslim, etc. *Participants include accommodation facilities, restaurants, retail stores, tourism-related organizations, etc. in Tokyo. A total of 8 times will be held from October 17th! *
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting the creation of an environment where foreign travelers with diverse cultures and customs, including Muslims and vegetarians, can stay safely and comfortably. We will hold seminars, store tours, and matching events for
tourism-related businesses to help them acquire the correct knowledge and know-how necessary for accepting foreign tourists.

seminar program
◎You can participate in multiple programs.
◎We will deliver a wide range of content, from basics and case studies to customer attraction and PR, with a focus on Muslim and vegetarian support.

* ■Part 1: Basics of dealing with Muslims, latest trends in Muslim inbound tourism *
* Date and time: October 17, 2020 (Thursday) 13:30-14:40 Halal Japan Association Representative Director Mr. Tomohiro Sakuma*
*A store tour will be held after the seminar. Please join us as well.

* ■Second Basic knowledge of vegan/plant-based/gluten-free support, etc. Date and time: October 24, 2020 (Thursday) 14:00-15:30 Food Pict Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Nobutaka Kikuchi*

* ■3rd Vegan/Plant-Based Response Examples at Restaurants Date and Time: October 30, 2020 (Wednesday) 13:30-15:00 TWO Co., Ltd. Store-CX Manager Hiroshi Hasegawa Soranoiro Co., Ltd. Representative Director Chihiro Miyazaki Yoko Kawano Representative of NPO Vege Project Japan Mr. (Facilitator)*
*After the seminar, we will hold a matching event (tasting and networking) where you can see the latest foods and ingredients.

* ■4th Muslim-friendly restaurant case study Date and time: November 7, 2020 (Thursday) 14:00-15:30*

* Ken Company LLC Halal Ramen Shinjuku Tei Yotsuya Branch
Representative Ken Otsuka Halal Kobe Beef Nagomi Representative Nakatani
Mr. Yoshihiro ■5th Food Diversity Initiatives of Restaurant Chains and Hotels Date and Time: Friday, November 15, 2020 14:00-15:30 Umenohana Co., Ltd. Director Noda
Mr. Yasuhide The Westin Tokyo Director of Sales Mr. Naoki Takizawa ■6th session LGBTQ basics, LGBTQ tourism and hotel initiatives Date and time: November 21, 2020 (Thursday) 14:00-15:30 Out Japan Co., Ltd. Chairman of the Board
Mr. Shintaro Koizumi Hotel Manager, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka Mr. Terunori Fujimoto ■7th Attracting and promoting vegetarian and Muslim visitors to Japan
Date and time: November 28, 2020 (Thursday) 14:00-15:30 HappyCow Founder Eric Brent NPO Vege Project Japan
Representative Yoko Kawano (facilitator)*

*Halal Navi Co., Ltd. Representative Director Ikushi Motomiya ■8th: Latest trends of Muslims visiting Japan from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, utilization of souvenirs
Date and time: Wednesday, December 4, 2020 14:00-15:30 Mr. Naohiro Katsumata, Sales Manager, S&M Department, T.S. Co., Ltd. Ai Mori, Representative Director, Ayanowa Co., Ltd.
Mr*
*Mott Co., Ltd. Representative Director Keigo Nakagawa (facilitator)* Outline of store tour/matching session (tasting/interaction) * ■Store tour October 17, 2020 (Thursday) 15:00-16:30 (gather at 14:50) * We will have a cultural experience visiting Muslim-related facilities in Tokyo and visit stores that sell local food and ingredients. On the day of the event, an expert will accompany you as a coordinator and will tour physical stores that handle food and ingredients, giving explanations and providing useful information for menu development, etc.
*Held after the first seminar

* ■Matching meeting (tasting/interaction) October 30, 2020 (Wednesday) 15:00-16:30 *
Manufacturers and wholesalers of domestically distributed halal, veggie, and vegan foods and ingredients will be exhibiting their products. We will introduce the characteristics of each product, including halal meat, alternative meat, processed foods, dashi/sauces, and seasonings.
*Held after the 3rd seminar
Image of matching meeting
[Click here for details and application]
-Special site (participation application site)-
https://first-gbp.jp/tokyo-inbound2024/

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us below. [Tokyo Metropolitan Government Secretariat for Seminar and Advisor Dispatch Project for Accepting Muslim and Other Foreign Travelers] First Co., Ltd. Global Business Promotion Department
Tel. 03-6704-4760 e-mail: first-gbp@the-first.co.jp
*This project is being carried out by First Co., Ltd. under contract from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

**