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Study Tour to Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture for Diplomatic Corps in Japan

November 11, 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in collaboration with Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture will conduct a study tour to Sano City for diplomatic corps in Japan on November 18 and 19, 2024.

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.
In this tour to Sano City, under the theme of “Sano City Tour to Experience the Charms of All Areas, Past and Present”, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary of municipality, diverse charms will be introduced to participants including industries, local products, food, tourism and sport of Sano City.
It is expected that this study tour will provide an opportunity for diplomatic corps to deepen their understanding of various attractiveness of Sano City, and promote exchanges between Sano City, and the participating countries.

(Reference)　Tentative Itinerary (Places to visit)

　Sano International Cricket Ground
　Oguri sansou
　Wakabayashi foundry office (Tenmyo casting)
　Daiichi Sake Brewery Inc.
　Sano City Tourism and Products Center
　Hotel Ichinokan
　Akiyama gakuryo (Ramen making experience)
　Yoshizawa Lime Industry CO., LTD.
　Kuzu Fossil Museum
　Michi no eki Domannaka tanuma (roadside station)