Intrinsic values such as creativity and connection with nature are linked in Japan. View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7) https://www.japanmeetings.org/ This Japan Meetings & Events Newsletter is sent to you by the London office of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) ** Welcome to NEW IDEAS START HERE Issue 1/2022 ------------------------------------------------------------ Dear colleagues, While Japan is innovating in healthcare, science and technology, its journey to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals is equally important. In this vein, our January 2022 issue shares some stories on sustainability achievements in Japan. We also introduce some of our partners who will be presenting at our upcoming “New Ideas on Sustainable Business Events” webinars on 3 and 10 March 2022. This issue features Japan Airlines (JAL), The J Team, and Prince Hotels & Resorts. In our February 2022 issue, you will meet ANA – All Nippon Airways, TOPTOURS Europe, and Okura Nikko Hotels. Register for our 75-minute webinar here (https://gainingedge.eventsair.com/jnto-london-seminars) . https://gainingedge.eventsair.com/jnto-london-seminars It is also with great pride and anticipation that we introduce our keynote speaker at these webinars, Anna Abdelnoor (pictured) the co-founder and CEO of isla. isla is an independent industry body supporting the events sector transition to a more sustainable future. Prior to forming isla, Anna had worked in event production for global brands, but last year turned her focus to sustainability in the meetings and events industry as part of the world’s reset and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. As always, you can find the latest information (https://www.japan.travel/en/coronavirus/) about travelling to Japan under Covid-19 restrictions in this e-news. We look forward to welcoming you back. I assure you Japan will be totally worth the wait. Eleanor Wyllie | Convention Manager Japan Convention Bureau Japan National Tourism Organization 3rd Floor, 32 Queensway, London, United Kingdom E: eleanor_wyllie@jnto.go.jp (mailto:eleanor_wyllie@jnto.go.jp?subject=JNTO%20e-news) ; mice_uk@jnto.go.jp (mailto:mice_uk@jnto.go.jp?subject=JNTO%20e-news) T: +44 20 7398 5670 Japan. Meetings & Events (https://www.japanmeetings.org/) http://www.japanmeetings.org/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL92y26hheciKIWrB6CRsExlqgxtOaKvPz ** Webinar Partners, 3 March 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------ In June 2020, JAL set a new long-range goal of zero CO2 emissions by 2050. They seek to reduce their CO2 output through four main initiatives: developing and using sustainable aviation fuel; renewing their fleet to more fuel-efficient aircraft; consuming less fuel in daily operations; and emissions trading. http://www.jal.com Established in 1956, Prince Hotels Group now have 49 hotels in Japan and 35 overseas (including two in the UK). Attentive to visitors’ every need, they have developed the Prince Safety Commitment (https://www.princehotels.com/en/safety/) to ensure the safety and comfort of their guests. http://www.princehotels.com The J Team is Japan’s first specialist Destination Management Company and the premier partner for incentive tours, corporate and association meetings, & bespoke and special-interest travel in Japan. https://www.thejteam.jp/ Read more about our webinar partners here (https://gainingedge.eventsair.com/jnto-london-seminars/virtual-exhibition) . ** New Ideas Start Here ------------------------------------------------------------ ©Leung Cho Pan - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Cutting-edge 5G technology allowed children in a Tokyo classroom to experience "swimming" in an aquarium while observing giant whale sharks through a real-time connection with Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. ▸ Continue Reading (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7#NewIdeas) ** New Settings, New Inspiration ------------------------------------------------------------ https://porsche-experiencecenter-tokyo.jp/pages/35 ©Porsche Experience Center Tokyo ** Porsche Experience Center Tokyo ------------------------------------------------------------ The Porsche Experience Center (PEC) is the ninth of its kind in the world and the only one in Japan. PEC Tokyo employs an exterior design that is inspired by Edo Kiriko, a traditional Japanese craft. ▸ Continue Reading (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7#UniqueVenue) ** Coming to Japan ------------------------------------------------------------ ** IAP2026: XXXVI International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology Fukuoka ------------------------------------------------------------ It was third time lucky for the Japanese Division of the International Academy of Pathology (JDIAP). ▸ Continue Reading (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7#ComingtoJapan) ©JNTO - Virtual bidding of IAP2026 Other Future Conventions to Japan * Sendai will host the 41^st International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT) in 2022. ICT will be jointly held with the 7^th Asian Conference on Thermoelectrics (ACT). Pre/post conference delegates who want to explore Sendai will find this “Experience Sendai Activities (https://sendai-experience.com/en/) ” website useful. * The 15^th International Conference on Copepoda (ICOC) will be held in Hiroshima in 2024, returning to Japan after 34 years. ** Meetings and Conventions in Chiba ------------------------------------------------------------ ©EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER - Chiba City Chiba, as part of the Greater Tokyo Area, boasts of excellent accessibility provided by the Tokyo Narita and Tokyo Haneda airports. It is home to the Makuhari Messe convention complex, a base for cutting-edge research centers such as Kazusa DNA Research Institute, and location of the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. ▸ Continue Reading (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7#Conventions) ** JNTO, Your Business Events Partner ------------------------------------------------------------ https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7#JNTO https://mailchi.mp/jnto/uk_enews04_convention?e=3c4bb2f3e7#JNTO Please discuss with our London Office (mailto:mice_uk@jnto.go.jp?subject=Support%20for%20Business%20Events%20Organisers%20(enews)) how we can help you bring your business event group/s to Japan. ** Getting to Know Japan, Your Business Events Destination ------------------------------------------------------------ With centuries-old tradition coexisting with innovative technology, Japan is a Knowledge Hub, inspiring creative and game-changing ideas. Watch this 2 min “Japan. Waiting to inspire you” video and you will agree that a visit to Japan is an opportunity to uncover for yourself this wealth of inspiration and ideas. https://youtu.be/PU-774hY95I ** New Products and Services ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei ------------------------------------------------------------ This new hotel which opened on 22 January 2022, is located near the historic Okazaki Betsuin Temple. The Okazaki area is known for its culture and art and has many museums and cultural facilities for visitors to enjoy exhibitions a wide variety of art and traditional craft products from Kyoto as well as Noh theater performances. Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have ranked Kyoto the world’s best large city in a 2020 poll, calling it “one of the most well-preserved cities in Japan.” Suite at Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei ©Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei ©Prince Hotels & Resorts ** Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan ------------------------------------------------------------ The newest addition to the hotel group is the Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan (https://www.princehotels.co.jp/en/ginowan/grandopen/) opening in April 2022. All 340 guest rooms boast a terrace with ocean views. With the Okinawa Convention Center nearby, this is the perfect destination hotel for conventions and corporate incentives. ** Latest News ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Most Resilient MICE Destination 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------ Japan has been voted winner of the Most Resilient MICE Destination in this year's M&C Asia Stella Awards 2021 organised by MICE industry magazine M&C Asia. All nominations and winners were voted on by readers of M&C Asia and endorsed by industry professionals. ©JNTO - Lake Yamanaka ©JNTO - Sumida River, Tokyo ** Tokyo is World's Fifth Safest City ------------------------------------------------------------ According to The Safe Cities Index 2021 report (https://safecities.economist.com/safe-cities-2021-whitepaper/) by The Economist Intelligence Unit, Tokyo ranks as the fifth safest city in the world. The Index, which ranks 60 cities across 76 indicators covering digital, health, infrastructure, personal and environmental security. The addition of the new environmental security pillar reflects the increased importance of sustainability issues and climate adaptation measures following the coronavirus pandemic. Tokyo is highest ranked for Health Security while Osaka takes the fifth spot, resulting in two Japanese cities in the Top 5. In terms of Infrastructure Security, Tokyo bags the fifth spot. ** 2050 Zero Carbon Cities in Japan ------------------------------------------------------------ As of 30 Nov 2021, 492 local governments in Japan, representing some 112 million people or 88.5% of Japan's population, have announced their commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. ** Did You Know? ------------------------------------------------------------ Surrounded by ocean and with strong offshore winds, Goto City in Nagasaki Prefecture utilises its geographical features to reduce CO2 emissions. It is the first in Japan to introduce a floating offshore wind energy system where the wind turbine sits on the water and is moored by three chains. 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