Dissemination via the Website, Kansai Window
The Kansai Window website disseminates various forms of information on Kansai, including that with regard to overviews, culture, tourism, business and events. It is provided to viewers in four languages, Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean. It also one of the largest collections of links in Kansai such as those to Kansai’s government agencies, various organizations in the region, museums, playhouses and convention centers. Kansai Window serves as the region’s portal site, and it is accessed by many throughout Japan and the world. Further Information
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Issue of the Newsletter, KIPPO NEWS

The KIPPO NEWS displays the appeal of Kansai and latest information on the region, including trends in the economy, industry and technological development throughout Kansai, major events, and modern introductions to the area’s history and culture. It is delivered to locales all over Japan and the world, with a primary focus on related foreign organizations such as overseas media. It can also be found on Kansai Window and received in e-mail form. Since its inception in 1994, it has enjoyed widespread readership. Further Information   To Page Top

The KIPPO Foreign Correspondent Press Tour

Five times every year, the KIPPO Press Tour is conducted for foreign correspondents in Tokyo in order to provide them with opportunities to have direct contact and obtain information on a number of aspects including some of Kansai’s most successful companies and venture capital firms, as well as its traditions, culture and history. Each gathering is intended for some 20 to 25 correspondents and allows them to visit and cover the 9 prefectures of Kansai. Since its nascent beginnings in 1994, the press tour has been conducted on several dozen occasions. Those foreign correspondents taking part use the coverage they are provided on the press tour to write articles, take photos and obtain footage that eventually finds its way in some form or another to the four corners of the earth. The KIPPO press tours have quite a favorable reputation among foreign correspondents in Tokyo because they give them a chance to cover news items and topics directly that they would otherwise have difficulty approaching if still in Tokyo. Further Information

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Media Forum

Media personnel such as journalists are invited annually to take part in forums conducted to strengthen information dissemination capabilities of Kansai. Since the 1st. forum used the APEC 1995 Summit - Osaka as an opportunity, a number of very valuable proposals and suggestions have been garnered as a result of these forums. *The name of the forum was changed from‘Journalists’ Forum for the 21st Century’to‘Media Forum’in 2008. Further Information

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Issue of Information Magazines

Kansai a La Carte

	These are all brochures/booklets that delve into various themes and show the true appeal of the Kansai region. They can also be found on the Kansai Window. Venture Businesses In Kansai Museums In Kansai Traditional Crafts In Kansai Japanese Architecture in Kansai Living with Washi The Pleasure of Nature Kansai Waters Structures in Kansai: New Collection Address from Kansai-The Intelligence of Up-to-date Scientific Technology The Roots of Japanese Food are Found In Kansai The Traditional Performing Arts of Kansai Intercultural Exchange Multicultural Kansai The Artisans of Kansai Hands to nurture, hands to inherit Kansai World Heritage Archives

Kansai On Demand 2007 - 2008 Kansai On Demand is a brochure packed with useful information that newcomers/foreigners to Kansai can use for work and living in Kansai. It can also be found on Kansai Window. Further Information

Kansai Profiles Kansai Profiles refers to information booklets that provide a comprehensive introduction to Kansai’s history, culture, nature, economy, industrial projects, etc. Further Information

Promotional DVD “The Essence of Japan – Kansai” This DVD provides an overview of Kansai and highlights its appeal via images. It has been compiled into three separate versions so that they can be conveniently used for different purposes: “General Content Version,” “History, Culture and Tourism Version” and “Digest Version.” Each of these versions is available in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean.

Promotional CD "Kansai, Asia’s Premium Business Zone" This CD was developed to help overseas countries gain a deeper understanding of Kansai as an economic block. It has been created in CD-ROM format to provide sufficient Internet links, through which a wealth of data and information on Kansai can be obtained. This is available in multiple languages such as Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean.

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