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Cool Japan Friends to Feature at the Taoyuan Future Tourism Summit

The Cool Japan DX Summit Executive Committee, led by Vpon’s Group CEO Yoshitaka Shinohara from Tokyo, has announced that the esteemed Cool Japan Friends will be speaking at the Taoyuan Future Tourism Summit, hosted by the Taoyuan City Tourism Bureau.

Overview of the Event

Scheduled for August 21, 2025, the Taoyuan Future Tourism Summit will take place at the COZZI Blu Hotel in Taoyuan City. The main theme of the summit is "Smart Tourism Driven by AI". This event aims to bring together various sectors including technology, data, brand marketing, commercial areas, and the travel industry, to realize smart and personalized travel experiences utilizing AI, cloud technologies, and digital applications.

Experts from Japan’s tourism sector, leaders in cutting-edge technology, and key representatives from globally recognized brands will gather to analyze the latest trends in the global tourism market. The discussions will focus on how Taoyuan can leverage smart applications using AI to enhance tourism appeal, attract international visitors, and drive sustainable development in Taiwan's tourism industry.

Special Invitations to Cool Japan Friends

This time, the Cool Japan DX Summit has decided to invite its Cool Japan Friends to share the allure of Cool Japan from Taiwan to the world.

Event Details

• - Date: August 21, 2025
• - Location: COZZI Blu Hotel, Taoyuan City, No. 101, Chunde Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, 32056
• - Participants: 150-200
• - Hosted by: Taoyuan City Tourism Bureau

Prominent Speakers at Cool Japan Friends

The event will feature influential figures:

• - Takaaki Umezawa, Chairman of KEARNEY Japan and CIC Japan, has significant experience in strategy, innovation, and urban development consulting.
• - Hiroki Makita, Director of the Marketing Strategy Department at the Osaka Tourism Board, started the Osaka Free Wi-Fi initiative and focuses on tourism infrastructure and information dissemination.
• - Kazuhiro Watanabe, Executive Officer at Pan Pacific International Holdings, known for developing various business sectors including watches and accessories.
• - Takumi Saito, Actor and Film Director, who has garnered multiple awards for both acting and directing, including success in international film festivals.
• - Sakiko Yamada, representative of the Japan Gastronomy Society, awarded by the King of Spain for her contributions and president of Food Loss Bank.
• - Kenichi Watanabe, value designer and director of the Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform at the Cabinet Office, works on social solutions related to various cultural fields.
• - Atsuo Nakayama, entertainment sociologist and entrepreneur, specialized in the overseas promotion of Japanese entertainment.
• - Yoshitaka Shinohara, CEO of Vpon and organizer of the Cool Japan DX Summit, aims to enhance Japan's global presence using data and digital technology.

Schedule Highlights

Cool Japan Friends’ speaking schedule includes various insightful panels:
1. 10:30 - 10:40: Future Competitiveness through Culture, Design, and Tourism - Takaaki Umezawa
2. 10:40 - 10:50: Tourism DX: The Future through Data and Expo - Hiroki Makita
3. 10:50 - 11:00: Cool Japan as an AI Hub - Kazuhiro Watanabe
4. 11:15 - 12:15: Digitally Promoting High-Value Smart Tourism - Umezawa and Makita among others.
5. 13:40 - 14:20: Exploring the Role of Film and Cuisine in Tourism - led by Takumi Saito and Sakiko Yamada.
6. 14:30 - 15:20: How Japanese IP, food, and traditional culture can enhance marketing and tourism globally - featuring Kenichi Watanabe, Atsuo Nakayama, and Yoshitaka Shinohara.

For more information, see the Cool Japan Friends’ archive videos and insights from their previous summits.

About Vpon

Vpon is a leading cross-border digital transformation company in Asia, leveraging AI technology and data to support business growth across borders. The Japan division's mission is to energize the world with Japan's allure, collaborating with over 200 municipalities and private enterprises to promote inbound tourism. They are also committed to realizing a 50 trillion yen Cool Japan market through initiatives like the Cool Japan DX Summit.

For further details, visit Vpon's website.