The English Guided Tour

October 20, 2008 | Eco-Products 2008

Writer: Kota Tsukashima

The Eco-Products Exhibition is held not only for Japanese people who are interested, but also for those from outside of Japan. Last year, about 164,903 foreign visitors came to this exhibit. You might think it would be difficult to understand for those that are not fluent in Japanese. Not to worry, there is an English guided tour for those who want an English support.

In the English guided tour, the participants gather into groups of four and from each group six people are able to participate. The tour group will take a 60 minute trip through the exhibition and general information about exhibition can be attained. You will be able to know some of recommendation spots in each area. In order to attain detailed information about specific critera or from each booth, there is an individual private tour after the group tour. In this private tour, staff member will support you to attain information that you want from each exhibitors. This private tour is also 60 minutes long.
Here is the schedule of the tour:

Date:
- 1st session Dec.12 (Fri) (13:30-14:30)
- 2nd session Dec.13 (Sat) (13:30-14:30)
＊Pre-registration is needed to join the tour. If you wish to attend this English tour, please access the URL below and fill in the application form.
http://www.japanfs.org/en/pages/027728.html

In 2007, there were 45 anticipants in two days. The groups visited Asahi Breweries, Sharp Corporation, Dowa EcoSystem, and the Future of Biomass (a special section). I was a support staff of this English tour and I felt it was corresponding widely with the anticipants. Each guests varied from ambassadors, industry, research institute, media groups, and so on. Anyone who is interested can join the tour. For more information about the last year’s tour, visit the website below.
http://www.japanfs.org/en/aboutus/event/pages/009884.html

Following the tour, we have new service called “networking café”. At this café, the anticipants will actually be able to discuss and make connection with the exhibiting companies. It is expected to become a birth ground for new eco-business chances.

The fair is a great opportunity to attain information about current environmental issues and technology in Japan. And we are there top support you with language assistance. There will be Chinese and Korean tours are also available this year!