KORIYAMA（JAPAN）
Welcome to KORIYAMA
Koriyama City, as the gateway to the Tohoku region, is a "transportation hub" with several major roads and railroads, and isadjacent to Fukushima airport. It is a "hub city" where people, goods, and information come and go.
With its easy access to Tokyo metropolitan area and an extensive network of support, Koriyama City is a highly attractive
location for MICE.
Koriyama City developed rapidly as a result of the first national project of the Meiji Government, the Asaka Kaitaku(Reclamation of Asaka Field) and the opening of the Asaka Sosui Canal. This episode is registered as a Japan Heritage Site as“‘One Waterway’ that Paved the Way to the Future”.

Why Koriyama？
10Reasons to Book Koriyama for Your Next Meeting
１．MICE Facilities and Unique Venues◆Big Palette Fukushima◆Kenshin Culture Center

One of Koriyama’s Landmarks◆Hotel Hamatsu
It's called a county reception room

◆Shiki no sato Ryokusuien Flower Garden(Unique Venue)◆Koriyama View Hotel Annex

２．Accommodations
City center area Hotels: About 2,800rooms, About 3,600 persons

CENTER AREA

BANDAI ATAMI

Bandai Atami area (Onsen ryokan): About 600rooms, About 3,000 persons

３．Support for holding◆Subsidies
International Convention\7,500,000(Maximum)

Excursion\600,000(Maximum)

Shuttle Bus\100,000(Maximum)◆Fixtures (Free rental)◆Welcome sign

◆attraction

４．Extra Support for International Conventions◆Halal support is available.
◆Vegetarian support is available.
◆Wi-Fi is available.
◆Japanese cultural experience is available.
◆Interpreters can be arranged.

５．Sustainability and the Revitalization of Fukushima◆Renewable Energies
Koriyama City promotes the use of renewable energy through the “International Urban and Regional Cooperation Program”
with Essen, Germany.
◆Separating Garbage (for recycling, etc.)
Koriyama City promotes the 5R(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Repair)◆Paperless◆Reconstruction of Fukushima
Hosting a convention in Koriyama will have a large economic ripple effect on the region and help the reconstruction of Fukushima.
◆SDGs Future city

◆Safe Community

６．Experience and Testimonials◆International Youth Nuclear Conference 2022(IYNC2022 )November 27, 2022 - December 2, 2022

Hotel Hamatsu

IYNC2023, an international conference for young professionals under 39 years of age involved in nuclear and radiation
applications worldwide, was held in Japan for the first time. The situation in Ukraine forced a sudden change of venue,
and the PCO was reluctant to host the conference with only four months to prepare, so the Koriyama Convention Bureau
formed a consortium of local companies to organize the conference.
The conference was a success thanks to the attentive support provided by the experienced staff of the Koriyama
Convention Bureau.

（by Kota Kawai, President of Japan Atomic Energy Society Young generation Network）

IYNC2022 received the “Award for Contribution to Attracting and Hosting International Conferences” sponsored byJNTO in 2023.
◆Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting 2023(APRIM2023)
August 7,2023 - August 12,2023

Big Pallet Fukushima

One of the main purposes of holding this conference in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, was to deepen theunderstanding of the current situation in Fukushima regarding safety and reconstruction.
The Koriyama Convention Bureau provided a variety of support for the conference, including the preparation of local
information at the time of the bid, introductions and meetings with local vendors, material support, provision ofattractions to experience Japanese culture, and grants.

(by Organizational Committee Chairman Junichi Watanabe)◆The 5th RD20 Conference 2023(RD20 2023)
October 4,2023 – October 6,2023

Hotel Hamatsu

RD20 is an international initiative that aims to promote innovation by strengthening collaboration among major
research institutions in G20 countries and regions to achieve carbon neutrality.
The Koriyama Convention Bureau provided a lot of support, including coordination with the venue and local
businesses, guidance at the station, and arrangements for local entertainment.
（by Dr. Noriko Yoshizawa, the Secretary-General RD20,
Global Zero Emission Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST))7． Pre-Post Programs◆A walk through‟Samurai City” Aizu Wakamatsu◆A Tour of the Triple Disaster-Affected area
Learn about the Revitalization Efforts of Fukushima

8． Discover Koriyama: Tourist Attractions◆picturesque scenery This beautiful view will capture your heart.

◆activity

pastry making

Hyottoko Dance

Imoni Party

Folk craft painting◆shopping
Department store: USUI
Shopping center: S-PAL / MOLTI / ATi / AEON TOWN / THE MALL(\100shop, MUJI, Stationary, knife etc.)
Japanese Traditional Goods: WAKUYA(Kimono）/ Takashiba-Deko-Yashiki(Traditional Craft Doll)

9． Taste Koriyama: Foods ＆ Drinks◆Foods: Confections / Ramen / Bread / Koi(carp)◆Drink(Made in Koriyama): Japanese Sake / Whisky / Wine

10．AccessKoriyama

Shinkansen/TOKYO

76 minutes (50trips/day)Flight/OSAKA(ITAMI)

70 minutes (4flights/day)

SAPPORO

75 minutes（1 flight/day)

Fukushima Airport (fks-ab.co.jp)