Tatsunobu Hashimoto

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Tatsunobu Hashimoto

Director, Regional Consulting Co-creation Department

He specializes in supporting research, analysis, planning, and consensus-building for projects involving content development that leverages a region’s unique resources—including nature, history, and culture—as well as tourism-oriented urban development and the establishment of sustainable implementation frameworks.

専門領域

経歴

He graduated from the Department of International Law, Faculty of Law, Seinan Gakuin University in 2000 and joined JTB Corporation. He was engaged in planning domestic and international group tours, government-sponsored study tours, regional revitalization initiatives for local governments, and the development of destination-based travel products. Since assuming his current position in April 2019, he has been involved in the development of destination-based programs centered on “Healthcare and Well-being” and “Adventure Travel,” as well as planning for sustainable tourism-oriented community development. In recent years, he has also participated in projects aimed at enhancing the value of nature- and culture-based experiential tourism, particularly in national parks.

プロジェクト実績

主な実績

Project to Develop Tourism Experiences for International Visitors (Miyazaki City / 2018)
Survey of Guests at Accommodation Facilities in the Prefecture (Miyazaki Prefecture / 2018)
Kobayashi City Tourism DMO Infrastructure Development Project (Kobayashi City / 2017)
Survey and Research on the Miyazaki DMO Creation Project (Miyazaki Prefecture / 2016)

担当プロジェクト

Nagasaki Prefecture

2025年

Contract for the Organization of the 2025 Nagasaki "Island" Business Challenge FY

Supporting the organization and operation of a business idea contest (known as "Shima Challenge 2025") aimed at revitalizing remote island communities in Nagasaki Prefecture and addressing local challenges. Our primary focus is on soliciting business ideas from the islands, providing support for refining those ideas, and fostering community building among individuals, businesses, mentors, and experienced entrepreneurs both on and off the islands, with the goal of creating an environment that helps people better understand the islands.

Director, Regional Consulting Co-creation DepartmentTatsunobu Hashimoto
Senior ConsultantYasuhito Mitani

Ministry of the Environment

2025年

FY 2025 Towada-Hachimantai National Park (Lake Towada Area) Interpretation Promotion Project

The goal is to promote interpretation in the Lake Towada region by exploring ways to incorporate the unique charm and value of Lake Towada into products and services for visitors, as well as through internal branding initiatives for local stakeholders.

Director, Regional Consulting Co-creation DepartmentTatsunobu Hashimoto
Senior ConsultantYuki Sakamoto

Ministry of the Environment

2025年

Reiwa 7 FY: Nikko National Park Enjoyment Project—Formulation of the Next Step-Up Program and Related Tasks

Regarding the initiatives of the “Enjoy Nikko National Park” Project, we summarized the achievements and progress of the Step-Up Program 2025 and, through repeated consultations with stakeholders, formulated the next Step-Up Program 2030. We established quantitative and qualitative goals and evaluation metrics, and clarified future policies aimed at strengthening collaboration between the local community and businesses and enhancing the value of the national park.

Director, Regional Consulting Co-creation DepartmentTatsunobu Hashimoto
Senior Consultant / Director, Health Tourism Research InstituteKanae Usui

Government agency

2025年

Contract for Support Services for the Development of Activities at Cruise Ship Ports of Call in Island Regions for FY 2025

Assessing the current situation and compiling information regarding efforts to attract international cruise ships to island regions, and providing this information to relevant organizations and other stakeholders

Director, Regional Consulting Co-creation DepartmentTatsunobu Hashimoto

Ministry of the Environment

2025年

FY 2025 Project to Establish an Adventure Travel Reception System Centered on the Tokunoshima World Heritage Center

An initiative to establish an infrastructure for hosting adventure travel (AT) with the Tokunoshima World Heritage Center as its base. Through collaboration with local businesses and experts, we refined tours that allow visitors to experience stories unique to Tokunoshima and developed new content.

Director, Regional Consulting Co-creation DepartmentTatsunobu Hashimoto
Senior Consultant / Director, Health Tourism Research InstituteKanae Usui

Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture

2025年

FY 2025 Minamata Onsen Promotion Project

In preparation for the launch of the "Sports × Hot Springs" recovery program—which combines Minamata’s hot spring resources with sports—we expanded the program’s content, conducted test tours, and explored ways to establish a sales infrastructure. Based on expert advice, we developed a model plan designed to enhance the program’s value for physical and mental recovery.