[JTB Communication Design] The spectacular scenery, gourmet food, and art will make you go ‘Wow! ’Tourism exchange base
“WowUs”, a sightseeing observation facility born on Dojimahama, Osaka, that proposes “Unseen Osaka” opens on September 19th *JTB Communication Design*
Press release: September 5, 2024
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The spectacular scenery, gourmet food, and art will make you go ‘Wow! ’ WowUs is a tourism observation facility that proposes the “unseen Osaka” that was born in Dojimahama, Osaka, a tourist exchange base. Wow Ass” opens on 9/19
*To eliminate “overtourism” in the city from the spectacular view of Nakanoshima, which is undergoing redevelopment including cultural facilities, medical centers, and passenger ship departure and arrival bases*
JTB Communication Design Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director), which provides various communication services in the JTB Group
President and Executive Officer: Takuyuki Fujiwara) will open a sightseeing observation facility on the 16th floor of Dojimahama Tower in Osaka on Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Good views, good things. “WowUs” (1-1-27 Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka) will open.
* [Background of opening] *
Against the backdrop of the weaker yen, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan is on track to reach 35 million* in 2024. In addition, the Osaka-Kansai Expo is scheduled to be held in 2025, and the number of tourists to Osaka is expected to increase further. However, tourists tend to concentrate in specific places, and solving this problem is an urgent issue. In addition, the area surrounding the facility is undergoing redevelopment, including cultural facilities such as art museums and libraries, as well as international medical hubs, as well as Nakanoshima GATE Terminal, a passenger ship departure and arrival hub, and Naniwasuji Line Nakanoshima Station, which is scheduled to open in 2031. This is an area that has been planned and is attracting a lot of attention.
“WowUs” was opened with the aim of disseminating tourist information on the Osaka prefecture area, focusing on urban tourism in Midosuji, Osaka, encouraging people to tour the prefecture as “Unseen Osaka”, and contributing to solving the problems that Osaka faces. Masu. *Quoted from the materials distributed at the 24th Ministerial Conference for Promotion of Tourism Nation, July 19, 2020 siryou1.pdf (kantei.go.jp)
* [The view from the 16th floor is truly spectacular. Can be used for a wide range of purposes including tourism, business, and everyday use]*
Osaka Dojimahama Tower faces Midosuji and Nakanoshima, and the view of the aquatic city of Osaka overlooking the Dojima River and Tosabori River below is “Wow!” It’s a spectacular view that makes you want to scream. As the seasons change, you can enjoy a variety of expressions, such as “bright fresh greenery in spring” and “Light-up Midosuji Street in winter.” It can be used for a wide range of purposes, from everyday life to sightseeing, such as taking photos with Midosuji and Nakanoshima in the background, having tea time on the terrace, and appreciating the works of up-and-coming artists.
This area is also a business area where many of Japan’s leading companies gather. We also have an observation conference room with a panoramic view of the Nakanoshima area and a service where you can rent out the entire floor, so you can use it not only for local government PR and business purposes, but also for exhibiting art works and holding workshops. We hope that you will share your unique ‘Wow! Please use it as a place to provide.
* [Feelings behind the store name] *
Exclamation ‘Wow!’ used to express surprise or joy. ‘. The view from the facility is so spectacular that you can’t help but scream. Under such a view, we would like to create a circle of people and a sense of harmony through tourist information, art, gourmet food, events, and more. The name of our store reflects our desire to be a place where each of us (Us) can play a leading role and connect to the future = tomorrow (Us).
* ■Facility concept*
“CROSS THE BORDER”
“WowUs” is a unique floor located between Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower, where many tourists visit, and the office floor where many business people work. Through the sightseeing information, gourmet food, art, cultural experiences, events, etc. provided on this floor, we offer domestic and international tourists, as well as business people and local people in the surrounding area, the opportunity to meet people who transcend all boundaries. And a new ‘Wow! We aim to create a place where you can feel ‘.
■Space introduction
* -Tourist Lounge-*
Large racks and monitors have been installed on the floor directly connected to Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower by stairs, providing tourist pamphlets and video content from all over Osaka Prefecture in collaboration with the Osaka Tourism Bureau. This is a space where you can relax and pick up information on Osaka’s tourist attractions that are still unknown. In the future, we aim to expand to introduce tourist information and experience content not only for the Osaka area but also for the whole country.
* -Event space-*
In collaboration with the Osaka Tourism Bureau and Japanese culture content holders, we are planning to expand participatory events where you can experience the traditional culture of Osaka and Japan, such as calligraphy experiences, knife sharpening demonstrations, and manufacturing workshops.
As the first step, we invited Sakai Denshokan. We will exhibit and sell Sakai cutlery, hold knife sharpening demonstrations, and provide an opportunity to tour around the prefecture by experiencing the traditional culture unique to Sakai.
* -Observation conference room-*
This is a school-style observation conference room that can
accommodate approximately 30 people. The open, glass-walled space allows meetings to be held while overlooking the vast landscape of Osaka, making it a place where new ideas can be created and a variety of opinions can be actively exchanged.
* -Cafe space (Dining Cafe Le Ciel) -*
The store name means “sky” in French. The world is connected through the sky, and we hope to connect with everyone around the world from this place. Inside the store, we plan to offer curry and pasta made in collaboration with famous restaurants, as well as other Japanese-style menu items, and we aim to create a space that can be enjoyed by many people, regardless of their nationality.
* -Gallery Space (WowUs GALLERY)-*
We will open a gallery that provides a new viewing experience as a facility befitting the Dojima/Nakanoshima area, which is famous as an art town. It will be a participatory gallery space that will be an opportunity for expression for all artists, from professionals to amateurs, and will be used as a distribution exhibition space for high-definition art works using digital picture frames exclusively for art. We will hold various planned exhibitions based on regional characteristics, seasons, and themes.
* -Wood deck terrace-*
This is a special space where you can feel the breeze, which is rare for a space on a high floor. In this space, which is covered with glass walls surrounding the building, you can enjoy a view of the city of Osaka while feeling the refreshing breeze. Benches are also available in areas where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Midosuji. Enjoy the wind and the scenery of Osaka to your heart’s content.
■Company overview
JTB Communication Design promotes area management using three approaches: creating lively places, creating mechanisms, and creating opportunities. We are working to create sustainable regional vibrancy through operations such as the operation of 73 public and cultural facilities and tourist information centers nationwide, and inbound promotion. Utilizing that know-how, we will operate “WowUs” with the aim of promoting interaction with various people in the
Dojima/Nakanoshima area and becoming a place for the future.
JTB Communication Design Co., Ltd. (JCD)
Established: April 1988
Address: 12th floor, Celestine Shiba Mitsui Building, 3-23-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8335
URL: https://www.jtbcom.co.jp/