introduction to kumamoto
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~To Tokyo-based diplomats~
Introduction to Kumamoto
June 11,2013
Environmental Policy Division Kumamoto Prefectural Government
Chikako MIYAO
Director
The Charm of Kumamoto One of Japan’s Great Castles:
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle
Water nurtured by the affluent nature in Kumamoto
100% of the water for
daily life for about one
million residents in
Kumamoto City is
provided
Spring water in Kumamoto City
Kumamoto City is the only city in the world with such affluent spring water (ground water)
Water nurtured by the affluent nature in Kumamoto
Received the highest
award of the UN
“Water for Life 2013”
(Kumamoto city)
The UN awards ceremony on
“World Day for Water” (March 22 , 2013 Hague City , Netherland)
Main venue and its periphery
Hotel Nikkou kumamoto
On its periphery lies the center of Kumamoto City
The Charm of Kumamoto One of Japan’s Great Castles :
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle
Minamata, where Minamata Disease occurred
Using the lessons learned from Minamata Disease as a base, a challenge for rebirth is being promoted
Minamata City
The beautiful sea has come back to Minamata
It is the oasis for the citizens
Seaside Promenade in Minamata
Model Environmental City Minamata
Citizens of Minamata are classifying garbage into 24 categories
Sorting , Recycling and Reduction Waste
Magnificent Nature of Aso
Komezuka
Magnificent Nature of Aso
Aso Crater
Magnificent Nature of Aso
Grazing of cows in Aso
Aso region was registered as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
Certified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (May 29 , 2013)
Kuma-mon, the sales manager of Kumamoto Prefecture
Won the first prize at Yuru-Kyara(mascot) Grand Prix in 2011
Sales of Kuma-mon goods reached about 30 billion yen (U.S.$300million) last year
Kuma-mon appeared
at the Japan Expo in Paris
©2010熊本県くまモン
Kuma-mon, the sales manager of Kumamoto Prefecture
Very popular in SNS (as of the
end of May 2013)
☆Twitter (Number of the followers)
Approx. 240,000
☆You Tube `Kuma-mon Exercise`
Approximately 1.2 million views
☆Facebook(the number of likes)
Approx. 120,000
More and more support,please!
©2010熊本県くまモン
Kuma-mon, the sales manager of Kumamoto Prefecture
Visited the damaged areas caused by the East Japan Great Earthquake and of torrential rain in Northern Kyushu, July 2012
Brought energy to children and seniors
Kuma-mon, the sales manager of Kumamoto Prefecture
Introduction of Optional Tours
☆ One-day trip to Aso and its grand nature, pure water and tasty food
Aso Crater Takamori Dengaku
Shirakawa Riverhead
Introduction of Optional Tours
☆ One-day trip to enjoy the history and delicacies of Kumamoto
Honmaru Gozen Kumamoto Castle
Suizenji Jojuen Park
Introduction of Optional Tours ☆ One-day trip to enjoy the history , culture and
delicacies of Minamata
Fukuda Farm Winery
Paella
Tokutomi Parents’ home
All the citizens of Kumamoto are
looking forward to seeing you from the bottom of our hearts
©2010熊本県くまモン
Kumamoto Tourism Site
Kumamoto Prefecture’s Website on Dipcon http://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/site/suiginjoyaku-gaikoukaigi/dipcon-minamata.html
http://kumanago.jp/
Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Minamata Convention
on Mercury Optional Tour Plan
No Tour Title Itinerary Tour Faure
Minimum number of
participants
1 Mt. Aso 1 Day Tour
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto --- Mt.Aso Crater --- (8:30) (10:00-10:45) Lunch Kusa-Senri-ga-Hara --- Takamori Dengaku --- (11:00-11:35) (12:00-13:00) --- Source of Shirakawa river --- Kumamoto AP --- (13:15-14:00) (15:30) --- Kumamoto Station (16:30)
JPY 10,000
25 PAX~ 2 Kumamoto 1 Day Tour
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto --- Suizen-ji Joju-en --- (9:00) (9:30-10:30) Lunch Johsai-en --- Kumamoto Castle/Castle Keep Gozen --- (11:00-12:00) (12:30-15:00) --- Kumamoto Station --- Kumamoto AP (15:30) (16:30)
JPY 11,000
3 Minamata 1 Day Tour
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto --- (8:30) --- Tokutomi Memorial Hall& Parents’ home --- (10:30-11:15) Lunch --- Fukuda Farm Winery ------ (12:00-13:20) --- Kumamoto AP --- Kumamoto Station (16:30) (17:30)
JPY 10,000
As of June 6
*Including Motor coach, Lunch, Tour escort fee and tax.