Recruitment for 'Know the Now of Tomioka' Tour for Parent-Child Pairs

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  • Recruitment for 'Know the Now of Tomioka' Tour for Parent-Child Pairs
  • Tomioka Town, Fukushima, and the Sankei Shimbun are recruiting parent-child pairs for a tour aimed at dispelling reputational damage and supporting regional recovery.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 21, 2026

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Tomioka Town, Fukushima, and the Sankei Shimbun are recruiting parent-child pairs for a tour aimed at dispelling reputational damage and supporting regional recovery.

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Recruitment for 'Know the Now of Tomioka' Tour for Parent-Child Pairs (May 21, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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May 21, 2026
Tomioka Town, Fukushima, and the Sankei Shimbun are recruiting parent-child pairs for a tour aimed at dispelling reputational damage and supporting regional recovery.
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Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and the Sankei Shimbun have announced the 'Know the Now of Tomioka Tour' for parent-child pairs from the Tokyo metropolitan area (July 18–20) and the Kansai region (August 1–3), with travel planning and operation by Wins Travel. The tour aims to share the current reality of Tomioka Town as it recovers from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, dispel reputational damage, and support the town's revival.

Participants will experience flounder fishing, join a seafood cooking class and dinner to taste their catch, visit a food inspection center to learn about radiation and food safety, and inspect the town's recovery progress. Participants are required to post their experiences on social media to spread awareness about Tomioka's current situation.

Tour Overview:
- Organizer: Tomioka Town
- Management: Sankei Shimbun
- Planning/Execution: Wins Travel
- Recruitment Period: May 18 – June 17, 2026
- Metropolitan Session: July 18–20, 2026 (5 pairs, 10 people)
- Kansai Session: August 1–3, 2026 (6 pairs, 12 people)
- Fee: 10,000 yen per pair

FAQ

What is the purpose of the 'Tour to Know the Current State of Tomioka Town'?

The purpose is to communicate the recovery status of Tomioka Town following the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, to dispel rumors, and to promote recovery support.

Are there any conditions for participating in the tour?

Participants are required to share their tour experiences on their own social media platforms.

What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes flatfish fishing on a fishing boat, a fish cooking class, a visit to a food inspection facility to observe radiation testing, observation of the recovery progress, and volunteer experience activities.

What are the application period and implementation dates?

The application period is from May 18, 2026, to June 17, 2026. The Kanto region family tour will be held from July 18 to 20, and the Kansai region family tour will be held from August 1 to 3.

How much is the participation fee?

The participation fee is 10,000 yen per group.

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