Transmission of Information Overseas via the Kansai Consular Forum

 What is the “Kansai Consular Forum”?

METI Kansai established the “Kansai Consular Forum” in November 2008 in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Osaka Liaison Office ; Kinki Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ; Kansai Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ; Kansai District Transport Bureau, Ministry of Land,  Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ; and Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren).

The Kansai Consular Forum has been organizing “meetings” and “Kansai tours,” primarily targeting consulate generals and overseas economic organizations.

The Kansai Consular Forum aims to promote the “Kansai brand” associated with industries, tourism, food, agriculture, the urban infrastructure, etc. in the Kansai area around the world, through consulate generals and overseas economic organizations, while taking advantage of the fact that a number of consulate generals are located in the Kansai area.  Further, it also aims to attract visitors from overseas to the area, promote economic exchanges and create business opportunities with overseas companies.

 

 Outline of Activities

“Meetings”

In our meetings, consulate generals and overseas economic organizations based in the Kansai area, and national organizations get together to exchange information and opinions and also to understand the needs of overseas businesses, organizations, etc.

 

15th Meeting of the Kansai Consular Forum(Monday, March 15, 2021  Hotel New Otani Osaka) 　

The 15th Kansai Consular Forum Meeting was held by combination of offline and online, taking appropriate measures for preventing the spread of COVID 19 such as securing the space among the participants at the venue.

 

Main theme :  Kansai Economy with / after Covid-19  ～Toward Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan～

■Presentation

“Toward the Future of the Kansai Economy  ～Initiative of Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI ” Material
    －YONEMURA Takeshi, Director-General, Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI

 

“For the Expansion of Exports of Kansai Food and Food Culture －To a wider world through EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai－ ” Material
     －OTSUBO Masato, Director-General, Kinki Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries(MAFF)

 

"Future Infrastructure Development in the Kansai Region 　～With an Eye Toward Promoting National Resilience and Holding Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai～ " Material
     －MIZOGUCHI Hiroki, Director-General, Kansai Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism(MLIT)

 

"New Challenges for the Realization of a Tourism Nation 　- For EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan - " Material
    －NOZAWA Kazuyuki, Director-General, Kansai District Transport and Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism(MLIT)

 

"An introduction to the Kansai Vision 2030 " Material
    －INOUE Takeshi, Director, Kansai Economic Federation (KANKEIREN)

 

"Outline of EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan " Material
    －ICHINOKI Manatsu, Vice Secretary General, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

 

■Summary　　－YAMAMOTO Jota, Representative of the Government of Japan/Ambassador in charge of Kansai, Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA)

 

 

The 15th Meeting

　　　

Mr. YONEMURA, Director-General, Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI 

　

Web conference screen

Please refer to the meetings held in the past from here

 

 

“Kansai tours”

The Kansai Consular Forum holds tours to introduce world-class research institutes, corporations, cultural facilities, urban infrastructure, etc. in the Kansai area to the consulate generals and overseas economic organizations based in the Kansai area.

30th Kansai Tour (Friday, November 29, 2019)

Destinations   ： Osaka Heavy Ion Therapy Center [English]   (Osaka-city,Osaka Prefecture)

    

The 30th Kansai Tour

 

29th Kansai Tour (Friday, October 18, 2019)

Destinations   ： Sawai Ranch Co., Ltd. (The Second ranch)    (Ryuo-cho, Shiga Prefecture)
                        Kyoto Wazukaso  [English]                           (Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture)
                        Naniwa Flower Auction Co., Ltd.                   (Osaka-city,Osaka Prefecture)

　　　　

The 29th Kansai Tour

                       

28th Kansai Tour (Wednesday, December 12, 2018)

Destinations   ： Hanazono Rugby Stadium    (Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
                        Osaka Kosakusho Co., Ltd.   (Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

The 28th Kansai Tour

27th Kansai Tour (Wednesday, July 4, 2018)

Destinations   ： Kinki Plant, Sekisui Heim Industry Co., Ltd.(Nara City, Nara Prefecture)

The 27th Kansai Tour

 

26th Kansai Tour (Tuesday, October 17, 2017)

Destinations   ：NARA Agriculture and Food International College (Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture)

　　　　　　　　MIWA YAMAMOTO CO., LTD. (Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture)

　　　　　　　　Asuka Guest House [English] (Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture)

The 26th Kansai Tour

25th Kansai Tour (Wednesday, July 5, 2017)

Destinations    : The Energy Technology Center, Osaka Gas Co.,Ltd. [English] (Osaka City)

                     : The Lightning Technology Center, Otowa Electric Co.,Ltd. [English] (Amagasaki City)

 

The 25th Kansai Tour

24th Kansai Tour (Thursday, May 25, 2017)

Destinations   :Hyogo Works, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. [English] (Kobe City)

   

Hyogo Works / The 24th Kansai Tour

Please refer to the tours held in the past from here

 

 

Contact Information

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Affairs Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone：+81-6-6966-6031
Fax : +81-6-6966-6087
E-Mail：bzl-kin-kokusaiinfo@meti.go.jp