There is very little of 2025 remaining. Many of you are likely planning numerous events, such as traveling or returning to your hometowns. While various masterpiece games were born in 2025, some of these works were modeled after various regions in Japan. Learning about a country or region through games or anime, and then walking through that land with your own feet for a holy land pilgrimage, is one of the true pleasures after clearing a game, isn't it? While measures for inbound tourists using anime and games are being carried out in various regions, the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism paid a courtesy visit to the Yamanashi Prefectural Office in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. They exchanged opinions toward the promotion of sustainable and orderly inbound tourism.
The Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism Pays a Courtesy Visit to Governor Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture
As part of the Yamanashi Project held on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, 2025, two influential influencers from the Chinese-speaking world visited Koshu City, Fuefuki City, and Kofu City in Yamanashi Prefecture. They introduced the food culture, such as wine, seasonal fruits, and brand-name meats nurtured by the rich natural environment, as well as facilities with historical value.
Based on these results, the following individuals paid a courtesy visit to Governor Kotaro Nagasaki at the Yamanashi Prefectural Office:
- Kenzaburo Ikeda, Chairperson of the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism
- Meiji Kakizaki, Director of the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism
- Aiko Ohbuchi, Director of the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism
- Tomoko Kanda, Director of the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism
- Fumihiro Sato, the president of advisor company XM Kabushiki Kaisha
- Yuka Izumiyama, the director of advisor company XM Kabushiki Kaisha
- Qianqian Zhang, the head of the advertising media department of advisor company XM Kabushiki Kaisha
They exchanged opinions on the potential of information dissemination through influencer collaboration.
During this courtesy visit, while conveying the full cooperation of Yamanashi Prefecture, they also strongly emphasized sustainable regional tourism realized through the promotion of orderly inbound tourism.
Chairperson Kenzaburo Ikeda: "We Will Continue to Work Toward the Development of the Model"
Chairperson Kenzaburo Ikeda of the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism commented that while emphasizing the degree of contribution inbound tourism makes to regional revitalization, harmony with local culture and daily life is essential. Based on the knowledge of how to convey regional appeal gained through this initiative in Yamanashi Prefecture, he stated that they will continue to work toward the development of the model so that tourism becomes a force that supports the future of the region while deepening cooperation with the community.
President Fumihiro Sato: "Harmony With Local Culture and Life Is Important for Inbound Tourism"
Fumihiro Sato, the president of XM Kabushiki Kaisha, stated that while enhancing the experience value for visitors to Japan, it is important to strive for harmony with local culture and daily life. He said they will work to make tourism a force that supports the future of the region by disseminating the regional charms of Yamanashi Prefecture, such as its rich nature and history, to domestic and international audiences through influencers and by connecting these results to the next phase of development.
Tourism Connects the Future of the Region
While measures to attract tourists from Japan and abroad are being implemented for regional revitalization to counter issues like regional depopulation, troubles with local residents and manners are being viewed as problems. By understanding the unique culture and characteristics of each region through this initiative, it will not only mitigate risks but also increase the enjoyment of walking through the land.
We will continue to keep an eye on future initiatives by the Committee for the Promotion of Orderly Inbound Tourism as they disseminate regional charms from various angles while deepening cooperation with local communities.