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Study Tour to Kyoto City for Diplomatic Corps in Japan

October 22, 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in collaboration with Kyoto City will conduct a study tour to Kyoto City for diplomatic corps in Japan on October 30 and 31, 2024.

  1. Study tour programs have been conducted annually since 2010 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with local governments or bodies in order to introduce diverse attractions such as history, culture, tourism, local products, and industries of Japan’s regional areas to diplomatic corps in Japan.
  2. In this tour to Kyoto City, under the theme of “Tour exploring the charms of Kyoto's industry, history, and culture”, diverse charms will be introduced to participants including industries, academic research, history, culture, food and local products of Kyoto City.
  3. It is expected that this study tour will provide an opportunity for diplomatic corps to deepen their understanding of diverse attractiveness of Kyoto City, and promote exchanges between Kyoto City, and the participating countries.
(Reference)Tentative Itinerary (Places to visit)

 OMRON Communication Plaza
 NABEL Co., Ltd.
 Kyoto Research Park (Including interactions with start up companies)
 Kyoto State Guest House
 Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Museum
 CiRA (Center for iPS Cell Research and Application) Foundation
 Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

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