Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University Tourism and Hospitality Management Course
Joined Mitsui & Co. as a new graduate and worked primarily in the fashion industry for 18 years. At the age of 40, I changed careers and served as the president of a foreign brand’s Japanese subsidiary for three years. After that, I took on the management of the entire company as a candidate for business succession at Beams Inc. In April 2023, I enrolled in a graduate program at Kyoto University to transition into the tourism industry.
Transformative Tourism Business Leveraging Japanese Culture and Spirituality
Japan’s true allure lies not in consumption but in its spirituality and culture, underpinned by history. Aim to create a new tourism sector that accurately conveys Japanese spirituality, transforming it into an industry that not only serves as a catalyst for regional economies but is also difficult to replicate outside Japan and sustainable for the future. This initiative represents a significant step toward achieving that goal.
Cycling through the Shikoku Pilgrimage in 2022 provided significant insights into my own life and introduced me to the many charms of Shikoku. I was surprised to find that this pilgrimage is relatively unknown and underutilized, and I feel that this represents a significant missed opportunity for Japan.
