Osaka-Kansai Showcase in Chicago

Date: July 11, 2011

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This is a special invitation to an industry exclusive event that will bring you up-to-date on the current tour opportunities in Osaka – Kansai, Japan’s second largest metropolitan area.

Over 400 miles away from the hardest hit areas in Tohoku, Osaka – Kansai is currently in full operation, open for your business, and is prepared to take on a leading role to re-energize Japan.  This will be made possible through diligent team work and sharing with the world, Kansai’s potential and actual capabilities.

Please come and join us in Chicago at the Osaka – Kansai Showcase!
When: Monday, July 11

Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 5th Floor Washington Room
78 East Washington Street

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration: As space is limited (first come first serve), we request your registration by July 6, 2011. Click here to RSVP
Schedule
10:30 a.m.: Doors open – table top display of Kansai tour resources

11:00 a.m.: Presentation – Confirmed speakers to date include a representative from the Consulate General of Japan, Vice Mayor of Osaka, Director General of the City of Osaka Tourism Promotion Office, Executive Director of the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, and Vice Presidents from All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.

The seminar will be followed by a networking lunch (buffet style).

For updates closer to the event date, please visit the Osaka-Kansai Event web site .

Organized by: City of Osaka, Chicago Sister Cities International

This event has been made possible through the kind assistance provided by the following organizations:

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago
The Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Japan National Tourism Organization, New York Office
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Chicago)
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

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