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Seminar on Goto City Island Life: A Guide for Migration

Are you interested in island living but feel anxious about one-on-one consultations? Do you want to get a comprehensive understanding of Goto City before making a commitment? Then this seminar is for you! On March 1, 2026, at the "Migration and Exchange Garden," just a four-minute walk from Tokyo Station, we will delve deep into island life.

This seminar will feature a speaker who has first-hand experience of moving to Goto City. Unlike typical tourist brochures, the session will unveil the "real everyday life" on the islands and the necessary steps to achieve a successful migration.

At the end of the event, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and, if time permits, engage in brief individual consultations tailored to their interests.

Event Details

• - Date & Time: March 1, 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• - Venue: Migration and Exchange Garden
• - Address: 1-1-6 Kyobashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 104-0031
• - Access:

- JR Tokyo Station (Yaesu Central Exit) – 4 minutes on foot
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Kyobashi Station – 5 minutes on foot
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tozai Line, and Toei Asakusa Line, Nihonbashi Station – 9 minutes on foot

• - Cost: Free
• - Capacity: 20 participants

What to Expect in the Seminar

1. Attractions of Goto: Insight into its vast nature and rich food culture that define the island's charm.
2. Overview of Goto City: Key geographical, climatic, and access-related information to give you a clear picture of the location.
3. Essentials of Island Living: Covering daily necessities like shopping, medical facilities, internet access, and educational opportunities.
4. Reality of Island Life: Hearing about both the joys and challenges of living in a rural island community, along with typical island experiences.
5. Steps Towards Migration: Detailed steps from initial information gathering to the actual moving process, including information on support systems available.
6. Q&A Session: Addressing all your queries in real-time.
7. Individual Consultations: Subject to availability, we will accommodate personal consultation requests.

(Please note that the seminar is tentatively scheduled from 11:20 AM to 1:00 PM and may change without notice.)

Registration Information

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the registration form. The deadline for registration is February 25, 2026, at noon.

Contact Information

• - Organizer: Goto City
• - Inquiries: Goto City, Regional Promotion Division, Regional Cooperation Section, Migration Promotion Team

- Phone: 0959-76-3070

Additional Upcoming Events

On February 28, 2026, we will be participating in the event “Nagasaki VS Miyazaki: Which One Would You Choose for Migration?” at the same venue.

Join us for exciting attractions from both prefectures, including tastings of local specialties, making it a perfect event for anyone contemplating migration or fans of either region. Even those who haven't registered in advance can participate!

Overview of Goto City

Located west of Nagasaki Prefecture, the Goto Islands comprise about 150 islands of various sizes. Goto City, situated at the southern end of this archipelago, includes three main islands: Fukue Island, Kuka Island, and Naru Island, along with several inhabited and uninhabited islands.

Traveling there is easy, with a direct flight from Haneda Airport taking about three hours, or two hours from Itami Airport, making Goto City easily accessible. Blessed with scenic landscapes and an abundance of fresh ingredients, it is also a hub for historical and cultural richness.

The infrastructure supports a comfortable lifestyle, featuring large supermarkets, pharmacies, hospitals, and educational institutions, which contribute to its reputation as a safe place to live. The city had a population of 33,078 as of the end of January, with around 1,400 newcomers over the past six years, with a significant percentage of those being young adults - a trend that illustrates the city’s vibrant and welcoming nature.

For further insights, check out the official note, Instagram, and X pages dedicated to Goto living, all managed by locals and new residents sharing their experiences and practical advice.

Are you ready to envision a new life in the scenic realms of Goto City?