Introduction
The previous “The Wonderful Travel Tips” will be relaunched as “New The Wonderful Travel Tips -Bridge Japan and the World: Travel, Culture, Business, and Beyond-“, starting in April 2025.
New Title
The Wonderful Travel Tips
–Bridge Japan and the World: Travel, Culture, Business, and Beyond-
Purpose・Background
We will update this website to solve the value chain issues from marketing to after-sales service that we face in Japan’s tourism inbound and manufacturing outbound, both domestically and internationally.
Until now, we have been creating the content with the hope that as many foreign visitors to Japan as possible will enjoy their sightseeing in Japan and be inspired that they would like to visit Japan again. In addition to these efforts, the new The Wonderful Travel Tips will solve issues faced by Japanese tourism operators, manufacturers, and local governments, and will contribute to the development of the industry and local economies by spreading the benefits of Japan’s unique products and services overseas.
Big Picture
Until now :
We have been disseminating content for foreign visitors to Japan with the aim of increasing awareness of Japanese tourism resources (mainly accommodations).
From now on:
We’ll create a “medium that transmits the charms of Japan” that will be needed by readers for a long time, handling not only tourism information but also a wide range of topics such as business, social issues, and environmental issues. For foreign visitors to Japan, we’d like them to gather information, mainly tourism information, and deepen their understanding of Japan before their trip to Japan. After their trip, we want them to gain a broader and deeper understanding of Japan by providing information on Japan’s social and environmental issues, as well as business-related knowledge. Additionally, we’ll play a role as a bridge between Japan and the rest of the world by delivering environmental, social, and economic information from overseas, with a focus on overseas business cases, to business people and local government officials related to tourism and manufacturing in Japan.
New Team Members
We will operate this site with the new team members to achieve our goals.
1. Yuichi Yokoyama
Role： Director
Biography:
Joined a logistics company as a new graduate and engaged in store management, operational reform, and quality control. Later, he went to Boston, U.S. to study for his MBA. There, he was unable to speak English very well and did not fit in with his classmates. However, he attracted the attention of his classmates when he introduced a Japanese restaurant in Boston to them. These experiences led him to establish The Wonderful Travel Tips with the aim of spreading the good qualities of Japan to other countries, and he was selected for JETRO’s Global Acceleration Program, a support program for start-up companies looking to expand their business to North America. In addition, he has been involved in cultural exchange and social contribution activities, participating in the Peace Prayer Event for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Boston Japan Festival.
Message:
I will do my best to realize these two goals: to help foreigners visiting Japan enjoy their trip to Japan, and to contribute to the development of Japan’s tourism industry!
2. Tomo
Role： Advisor
Biography:
He is in his current position after working for a foreign IT company and a global consulting firm. In Boston, as a visiting fellow at the Harvard Institute of International Studies, he was involved in the conceptualization of a global industry-academia co-creation frame for the 10 trillion yen Fund for International Excellence (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Tohoku University). He also co-founded a local NPO that promotes cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S., planning and organizing events that have attracted more than 100,000 visitors in total.In Japan, as a management consultant, he serves as a senior manager specializing in DX strategy development, governance concept development, overseas subsidiary establishment, and AI implementation, as well as a design futurist promoting future creation for clients and their companies.
Message:
I would like to accelerate the social implementation of Green Smart Cities through a three-axis collaboration of industry, academia, and government, citizens, between Japan and the United States, and realize a world where everyone can live at least a minimum standard of living. Through the operation of this website, I would like to support the dissemination of information that contributes to such a peaceful world, even if it is only in a small way.
3. Chelsea Yokoyama
Role: Proofreader・Content Writer
Biography:
Growing up on a small rural farm near the Great Smoky Mountains(Tennessee state in the U.S), she developed a deep respect for nature and a passion for preserving untouched landscapes. That upbringing shaped her love for travel, inspiring her to explore new cultures and understand how communities can progress while protecting their natural heritage. For over a decade, she has served as a manager in a governmental auditing agency, overseeing property valuation and maintaining millions of records that directly impacted public services and community development. Holding AAS, TCA, and TMA designations from the IAAO, she has played a key role in ensuring equitable assessments, balancing economic growth with responsible land use. Beyond her primary role, she has chaired the TIAAO website committee for three years, leading a full redesign and implementing new services for members, earning two certificates of recognition for her contributions. Now beginning a new chapter in Japan, she is eager to apply her experience and passion for sustainability. She looks forward to learning from and contributing to efforts that protect cultural and environmental integrity while sharing insights on responsible travel and conservation to inspire a more thoughtful approach to exploring the world.
Message:
Travel teaches us to balance progress with preservation. I hope to inspire more mindful adventures.
Contact Us
The Wonderful Travel Tips:
Yuichi Yokoyama, Director (Email: heartdesireopentoglobal@gmail.com)
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