[RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka] First-ever Special Lecture to Learn About the Mysterious Ancient Capital 'Asuka Village'

The cultural class 'Ecole de Royal' at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection (Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka; General Manager: Tomoyuki Yamane) will host a special lecture titled 'The Mysterious Asuka Village and its Charm ~The Reason Why it Could Aim for World Heritage Registration~' for the first time on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Over 1,300 years ago, Asuka Village was the stage where an ancient nation was built. As a village full of mysterious ruins, beautiful landscapes, and where 'life and history coexist,' it continues its challenge to become a World Heritage site. In this lecture, we welcome Mr. Kiji from the Asuka Village Office's World Heritage Strategy Division as the speaker, and Ms. Sakaguchi, the Asuka Ambassador, as the interviewer. Through a dialogue format, they will clearly introduce the charms of Asuka Village and the reasons why it was able to aim for World Heritage status. The content will make Asuka Village feel closer to you, including the latest spot information where you can enjoy both sightseeing and gourmet food. The overview is as follows: Overview of 'The Mysterious Asuka Village and its Charm ~The Reason Why it Could Aim for World Heritage Registration~' [Instructors] Speaker / Noritaka Kiji (Manager, World Heritage Strategy Division, Asuka Village Office) Interviewer / Tomomi Sakaguchi (Asuka Ambassador & Freelance Announcer) [Date & Time] Saturday, June 27, 2026, 13:30-15:00 [Venue] Ecole de Royal (West Wing 2nd Floor) [Fee] General: 3,600 yen / Member: 3,300 yen (Both include souvenirs, textbook fee, and tax) * Members eligible are those of Ecole de Royal, Health Club, Swimming Club, RIHGA Members App, and Asahi Tomo-no-Kai. * As a souvenir, you can take home a pamphlet of Asuka Village and one original 'Goshuin' (shrine/temple seal) that lets you feel the lingering charm of visiting historical sites in Asuka and Fujiwara. * Please enjoy a photo session with the instructors dressed in ancient costumes. [Instructor Profiles] Noritaka Kiji For many years, he has been involved in the preservation and utilization under the Asuka Law at the Asuka Village Office. Particularly in the activities of 'The Imperial Capital of Asuka and Fujiwara' aiming for World Heritage registration in 2026, he has been involved in promotion from an administrative standpoint. Tomomi Sakaguchi Asuka Ambassador, freelance announcer, and writer. On television, she works as a reporter for educational programs and a host for music programs. She was in charge of live broadcasting at Radio Osaka for 3 years. Currently, as an educator of 'Japanese Speaking' at Okayama University and various companies, she is striving to spread correct, beautiful Japanese and Japanese culture. After experiences at the 1990 'Flower Expo' and the 2005 'Aichi Expo', she will serve as the public relations director of the Kansai Pavilion at her third expo, the 2025 'Osaka-Kansai Expo'. * All photos are for illustrative purposes only. Culture Class 'Ecole de Royal' TEL: 06-6441-2938 (Direct) Reception hours: 9:30-17:00 (Closed Sundays and Holidays) Website: https://www.rihga.co.jp/osaka/culture/ecole-special/#0627 https://www.rihga.co.jp/osaka Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rihgaroyal.osaka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rihgaroyalhotel_official