【Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd.】 【Tickets on sale now!】Chunichi Shimbun’s “Writing and Communication Skills Improvement Course,” a general course for the public, will be held for the first time in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture.
Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Press release: September 12, 2025 To Members of the Press [Tickets on sale now!] The Chunichi Shimbun’s “Writing and Communication Skills Improvement Course” for the general public will be held for the first time in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Our “Business Training (BizTraining)” human resource development program, which has been offered to companies and local governments in the Tokai region, has been adapted for individuals. We provide writing know-how based on the extensive experience of our journalists.
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[Instructor Introduction] Writing Course I Kusakabe Kota (Chunichi Shimbun Mie Bureau/Prefectural Government Coverage Officer) A current newspaper reporter shares tips for writing compelling writing using articles about Mie Prefecture and other topics. Writing Course II Hara Yoko (Chief Educational Support Officer, Chunichi Shimbun) 25 years of journalistic experience. Backed by her extensive experience, she teaches easy-to-understand, practical writing. Communication Skills Improvement Course I & II Haruki Nakano (Deputy General Manager, Chunichi Shimbun Sales Department) This popular instructor, who holds a Level 1 certification from the Japan Communication Abilities Certification Association, will teach you eye-opening and fun communication techniques.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/22390/252/22390-252-3c9f437f0c3e4ee37f7a83fe3b8b03de-1477×1108.jpg Kusakabe Kota is the Mie General Bureau’s prefectural government correspondent and in charge of Writing Course I. He joined Chunichi Shimbun in 2006. He has worked as a reporter at branch offices and communications bureaus in Aichi and Nagano, as well as at the Nagoya and Hokuriku headquarters. He was assigned to the Mie General Bureau in August 2012. After working as a free agent and covering Suzuka, he has been in charge of prefectural government since March 2013. His maternal grandfather was from Iga City (formerly Oyamada Village), and he visited the prefecture many times as a child with his grandfather, so he has a strong attachment to Mie! Look forward to it! View details Tickets here [Venue] Mie Prefectural Cultural Center, Medium Conference Room (1234 Isshinda Kamitsubeda, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture) [Schedule] 1 13:30～15:00 2 15:15～16:45 Saturday, October 11 Communication skills I Communication skills II Saturday, October 25th Writing skills I Writing skills II [Tickets] 1 course: ¥2,750 2-course set (same day) (Writing I & II, Communication Skills Course I & II) ¥5,500
