Tag: Event Industry
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Happo-en — Historic Venue Reimagined For Modern Events
I just attended the 2025 Renewal Plan Briefing Session of Happo-en, a renowned Japanese venue with a rich history dating back over four centuries as a garden and restaurant. Getting ready for its centennial anniversary in 2043, Happo-en is embarking on a transformative renovation to remain a premier destination for weddings, MICE events, and corporate…
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[LIVE] Earth Celebration (daily updates till 20 August)
Check this page again tomorrow for updates, and in the meantime check my stories on Instagram at @SebastienPlus 🙂 I’m on Sado Island (Niigata Prefecture) to enjoy its annual music festival Earth Celebration, especially Kodo’s concerts on the evenings of Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August. One will feature a collaboration with an…
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6th Anniversary At Japan Travel – Firsts In Kansai & Hokuriku
I’m thrilled to celebrate my 6th anniversary at Japan Travel KK! It’s been an incredibly meaningful year, filled with diverse projects, growth, and fun explorations of the events, hospitality & tourism industries. Learn more below, and feel free to contact me anytime if you want to join our team or think that we can help…
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Vienna Boys’ Choir 2024 Japan Tour
Vienna Boys’ Choir 2024 Japan Tour celebrates the 100th anniversary of the world-renowned Austrian music group with angelic voices singing “The Four Seasons” and “Fairy Tales And Other Stories”. Since April, my Japan Travel colleagues and I support the sales of their concerts in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka… Churches and thus choirs being rare in…
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Rock Musical Bleach – Bankai On Stage For Manga Fans
Rock Musical Bleach was my gateway to the universe of 2.5D musicals, a genre I had never experienced. As a Bleach fan and events promoter at Japan Travel KK with a background in facilitating unique cultural experiences (Noh with projection mapping, bespoke Yuranza performances…), attending this show in Tokyo was a revelation. Fellow Bleach fans,…
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Yuranza – One-time-only Performances
Imagine sparking your next event in Japan with a unique performance, a masterpiece tailored for your brand, industry, or theme by Yuranza! I help this fascinating Japanese performance troupe as business development manager for Japan Travel KK. These artists in residence on Mount Minobu do unforgettable concerts at unique venues and performances at MICE events…
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Japan Travel Podcast
As part of my work for Japan Travel KK, I created and hosted a travel podcast during the covid-19 pandemic (and Japan’s closed borders). I covered mainstream topics such as the cherry blossoms and ski in Japan as well as professional events such as the Japan Tourism Showcase in Osaka, Kansai and Tokyo Tokyo Delicious…
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – Official News Writer
I thoroughly enjoyed the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as a member of the press, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and governmental restrictions on events. I was the sole on-site full-time news writer for the French version of the official website. I covered the whole period of the Games (24 August to 05 September 2021) as well…
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Go Tokyo – Advising About Media Strategy For Western Markets
Advising during a meeting, I helped Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) redefine the media strategy of the Go Tokyo official website and social networks. In addition to generic thoughts, I provided background information and advice related to western markets on behalf of Japan Travel KK. During this group interview, another company advised about Asian…