What does it actually take to measure whether a tourism project is making a difference for the SDGs? That was the central question behind two masterclass sessions held at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), delivered in the framework of the Bachelor of Science in International Sustainable Tourism, a joint initiative with UN […]

Within the framework of an ongoing JICA’s Sustainable Tourism Development Project in Mongolia, an international seminar entitled “Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Mongolia’s Tourism Destinations” was held in conjunction with the government event Tourism Week 2026. The seminar was organized by Mongolia’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth (MCSTY) and the Mongolian Tourism Organization, in […]

Located in the southern part of the Ise Plain in Mie Prefecture, Meiwa Town has a population of 23,072 (as of March 2021) and an area of 41.04 km2. Blessed with agricultural and abundant marine products from the Ise Plain, a breadbasket region. Steeped in history, the town is home to the site of the […]

Hailing from Tokyo, Takako Sakai has an extensive background in tourism-related roles, having previously worked with Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Hawaii Tourism Japan and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB). Currently serving as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (2022, Feb 16th ~ 2024, Feb 15th), Sakai contributes to Zlatibor Tourism Organization, a mountain resort […]

Yusuke Sugimura, a native of Tokyo, Japan, has dedicated five and a half years of his professional career to fostering tourism and supporting local economies. Working as a municipal employee in the Industrial Promotion Division of Chofu City Office in Tokyo, Sugimura spearheaded projects related to tourism promotion and regional economic development. Sugimura’s current mission […]