Nippon Travel Agency Organizes Study Tour for Furusato Resident Registration System in Iizuna, Nagano
Nippon Travel Agency will host a study tour focusing on the 'Furusato Resident Registration System' in Iizuna Town, Nagano. Target participants include local government officials and businesses to learn about creating 'related populations' through farm experiences and case studies.
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Nippon Travel Agency is pleased to announce a study tour to Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, a municipality selected for the 'Furusato Resident Registration System Model Project.' Participants will have the opportunity to personally experience the entire process from participating in work activities at local apple farms to receiving incentives, mirroring the flow experienced by premium members of the registration system. The program also includes presentations on Iizuna Town’s initiatives and exchange sessions with host business operators.
This tour is being implemented by Nippon Travel Agency, a member of the Furusato Resident Support Consortium, in collaboration with Iizuna Town, following activities initiated through the consortium.
The 'Furusato Resident Support Consortium' is a voluntary organization established to promote the 'Furusato Resident Registration System' and to create and expand 'related populations' (people with a continuous connection to a region). It serves as a cross-sector platform for local governments, companies, and organizations to accelerate regional engagement efforts promoted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Iizuna Town is actively working with consortium members.
Tour Details:
- Target Audience: Local government officials, organizations, and companies nationwide.
- Capacity: 30 participants (first-come, first-served; minimum 1 participant required).
- Fee: 11,000 JPY (incl. tax) per person.
*Includes: Round-trip bus between Nagano Station and Iizuna, lunch, apple juice tap experience, and tour conductor fees.
- Application: Please fill in the required information in the application form.
*Travel terms and conditions and itinerary details are available on the form.
This tour is being implemented by Nippon Travel Agency, a member of the Furusato Resident Support Consortium, in collaboration with Iizuna Town, following activities initiated through the consortium.
The 'Furusato Resident Support Consortium' is a voluntary organization established to promote the 'Furusato Resident Registration System' and to create and expand 'related populations' (people with a continuous connection to a region). It serves as a cross-sector platform for local governments, companies, and organizations to accelerate regional engagement efforts promoted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Iizuna Town is actively working with consortium members.
Tour Details:
- Target Audience: Local government officials, organizations, and companies nationwide.
- Capacity: 30 participants (first-come, first-served; minimum 1 participant required).
- Fee: 11,000 JPY (incl. tax) per person.
*Includes: Round-trip bus between Nagano Station and Iizuna, lunch, apple juice tap experience, and tour conductor fees.
- Application: Please fill in the required information in the application form.
*Travel terms and conditions and itinerary details are available on the form.
FAQ
What is the Furusato Resident Registration System in Iizuna, Nagano?
It is a system to increase the 'related population'—people who live outside the town but support and regularly engage with Iizuna. Registrants receive incentives like work experiences on apple farms.
Are there any conditions for participating in the study tour?
Any local government officials or organizations/companies interested in regional revitalization from across Japan are welcome to apply.
How is transportation handled during the tour?
A dedicated shuttle bus operates between Nagano Station and Iizuna Town, and the cost is included in the participation fee.