Local Guide Biz - Online Business Directory Site

Local Guide Biz: Online Business Directory

Local Guides Biz is a portal site where local volunteers introduce various local information. The information includes restaurants, shops, companies, events, exhibitions, sightseeing spots, etc., and those information is provided by local residents. These activities lead to regional revitalization and are efforts that contribute to the region. Now, we are looking for volunteers to work with us!

Local Guide Regions & Prefectures

Kanto Region: Tokyo | Kanagawa | Chiba | Saitama | Gunma, Kansai Region: Osaka | Hyogo | Kyoto, Chubu Region: Aichi | Shizuoka | Nagano | Mie | Fukui, Kyushu/Okinawa Region: Fukuoka | Okinawa, Tohoku/Hokkaido Region: Hokkaido, Chugoku Region: Hiroshima, Shikoku Region: Ehime, Canada: Vancouver

Atopiyo LLC

Atopiyo, Japan’s first visual SNS for atopic dermatitis, has grown in popularity

cat-icon 5-13-33 Myoden, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture 272-0111

FUJI GATEWAY

An experience-based adventure facility produced by Amuse and Beam near Fuji Subaru Land

cat-icon 6663-1 Kenmaruo, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0301

Sydecas Inc.

A startup company that develops a food tech business that contributes to the SDGs

cat-icon JA Building 2F, 621 Jikemachi, Kakogawacho, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture 675-0066

Kamogawa Sea World

Here you can enjoy performances of killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, and beluga whales

cat-icon 1464-18 Higashimachi, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture 296-0041

Makuhari Messe

One of the leading international trade fair venues in Asia

cat-icon 2-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture 261-8550

Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center)

Japan's first international exhibition hall directly connected to the airport, with one of the large

cat-icon 5-10-1 Centrair, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture 479-0881

Mt. Fuji Satoyama Vacation

Private glamping surrounded by rural scenery at the western foot of Mt. Fuji

cat-icon 8-2 Karijuku, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture 418-0117

ECOLOGIC

ECOLOGIC is a travel agency in Shizuoka that develops various ecotourism

cat-icon 98-14 Okakubo, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture 419-0303

Rakuho-Dou Inc.

Rakuho-Do offers foot-friendly services that are different from other shoe stores

cat-icon 4-7-7 Midoricho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0073

Toba Hotel International

Toba Hotel International, a prestigious resort hotel as a guest house in Ise-Shima

cat-icon 1-23-1 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture 517-0011, Japan

Fukuoka International Congress Center

Equipped with a 1,320m2 multi-purpose hall and a 1,000-seat main hall

cat-icon 2-1 Sekijomachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 〒812-0032

Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A

MICE facility with exhibition hall, arena and convention functions

cat-icon 7-1 Okihamacho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 〒812-0031

N-EXPO 2023 / GWPE 2023 will be held from 5/24~26 at Tokyo Big Sight! Contributing to SDGs

Asia's Largest 2023 NEW Environmental Exhibition / 2023 Global Warming Prevention Exhibition Asia’s largest environmental exhibition “2023 NEW Environmental Exhibition / Global Warming Prevention Exhibition” will be held at the East hall of Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), from May 24th (Wed) until the 26th (Fri) of 2023. The previous exhibition in 2022 [...]

Creators Market Vol.48 will be held on June 17th and 18th, 2023 at Port Messe Nagoya Hall 2 and 3!

Creators Market Vol.48 Largest in the Tokai area The Chubu region's largest handmade craft exhibition "Creators Market Vol.48" will be held for two days on June 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun), 2023 at Port Messe Nagoya (2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 455-0848). Creators Market official videos Creators Market Vol.48 opens at 11:00, and [...]

亚洲最大的国际食品和饮料展览会 SIAL上海2023 将于5月18日至20日 在上海新国际博览中心举行

“SIAL上海2023”是亚洲最大的国际食品和饮料展览会 亚洲最大的国际食品和饮料展览会SIAL上海将于2023年5月18日至20日在上海新国际博览中心举行。180,000平方米的展览面积将容纳来自世界各地的4500多家参展商和150,000名业内人士,以及饮料各种产品和服务 SIAL in China 2020 @Shanghai: Day 1 2023年SIAL上海展的八个新亮点展区 除了以往的国家和地区展区外,2023年的SIAL上海将新增以下八个重点展区。今年的展会增加了八个新展区: 婴幼儿食品展区、有机健康展区、乳制品展区、非酒精饮料展区、食品展区、肉禽及腌制肉品展区、海鲜展区、酒精饮料展区,这将加强参展商与观众之间的匹配。 SIAL全球食品工业峰会 SIAL全球食品工业峰会将与SIAL 2023同期举行,由九个论坛组成,来自不同行业的专家将介绍最新技术、各种问题和未来前景,并提供提问机会。这九个论坛包括: 食品科技创新论坛、国际肉类论坛、进口食品峰会、全球新零售论坛、食品供应链论坛、餐饮投资论坛、中国餐饮论坛、餐饮经销商论坛和国际饮料论坛。 E-commerce Merchants Forum Food & Beverage Investment Forum Food Supply China Forum 在SIAL上海将举办各种活动 除展览外,SIAL上海还将举办各种活动,包括SIAL创新奖、La Cuisine、小吃奖、Chic & Tea大赛、航空餐饮、SIAL杯、掷骰子市场、中餐馆和海鲜节等众多活动。 La Cuisine SIAL Feast SIAL Innovation SIAL和主办方 SIAL于1964年在法国巴黎成立,是一个食品展览会,2000年首次在中国举办,名为 "SIAL China"。SIAL上海展在每年5月举行,SIAL深圳展在每年8月举行。主办方Comexposium是一家位于法国巴黎的活动公司,在30多个国家组织各种国际活动。 地点:上海新国际博览中心 前往会场的交通方式(出租车、地铁、班车、汽车)如下: 出租车 - 距浦东国际机场约40分钟。 - 距虹桥机场约50分钟。 - 距离龙阳路地铁约10分钟。 地铁 - 7号线: [...]

DokiDoki Flea Market 2023 Is Coming on May 3rd-5th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Last year, it had 136,030 visitors!

DokiDoki Flea Market 2023: Japan’s largest flea market DokiDoki Flea Market 2023 will be held from May 3rd to 5th at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall (Halls 1-6) in Chiba! Last year’s DokiDoki Flea Market 2022 was held for the first time in three years with an introduction of early admission tickets and admission restrictions [...]

Design Festa Vol.57 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on 5/20, 21! Over 60,000 visitors expected!!

Design Festa Vol.57 Held at Tokyo Big Sight! The Design Festa Vol.57 will be held for two days on May 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun) at the West and South Halls of Tokyo Big Sight! Advance tickets are ¥800 (1 day), ¥1,500 (both days), and same-day tickets are ¥1,000 (1 day*), and admission is free [...]

The 1st Int’l Wellness Tourism (iWT) EXPO will be held for the first time from 5/10~12 at Tokyo Big Sight!

The 1st Int'l Wellness Tourism (iWT) EXPO will be held for the first time! The 1st Int'l Wellness Tourism (iWT) EXPO is Japan's first specialized exhibition where products and services related to "wellness tourism", a trip that makes the mind and body healthy, will be exhibited. Various types of facilities and activities, food and beverages [...]

SIAL Shanghai 2023 will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 5/18~20

“SIAL Shanghai 2023”, Asia's largest international food and beverage exhibition SIAL Shanghai, Asia's largest international food and beverage exhibition, will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from May 18 to 20, 2023. 180,000 square meters of exhibition area will host more than 4,500 exhibitors and 150,000 industry professionals from all around the [...]

Beautyworld Japan Tokyo 2023 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 15th to 17th!

Beautyworld Japan Tokyo 2023 will be held! Beautyworld Japan Tokyo will be held for three days from May 15th (Monday) to 17th (Wednesday), 2023 at the East Building (Halls 1-8) of Tokyo Big Sight. "Beauty World Japan" is a comprehensive beauty trade fair where the latest beauty-related products, services, information, and technologies such as cosmetics, [...]

Rilakkuma’s SDGs-related event “Ensemble Tour” will be held in the Chubu area from 5/10/2023!

Rilakkuma's 20th anniversary event that contributes to SDGs The Rilakkuma 20th anniversary event “Ensemble Tour - Let’s expand together♪ Goyuri(Relaxing) SDGs”, which started in July 2022, will be held in the Tohoku, Kanto, Okinawa, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku areas, starting in Hokkaido. And this time it will be held in the Chubu area from May [...]

The 2nd “2025 World Exposition Support EXPO” will be held at INTEX Osaka on 11/9-10, 2022!

About The 2nd “2025 World Exposition Support EXPO” The 2nd “2025 World Exposition Support EXPO” is an EXPO held to lead the 2025 World Exposition to success. It will be a place where the public and private sectors will come together and all products and services to build the 2025 World Exposition will come together.  [...]

NexTech Week Tokyo 2022 Autumn Held at Makuhari Messe from 10/26~28 with 4 exhibitions!

NexTech Week Tokyo 2022 Autumn promotes DX In order to promote the digitization of Japan, there is an urgent need for technology and information on the latest technologies such as AI, blockchain, and quantum computers, as well as human resources and training to promote DX (digital transformation) by making full use of these technologies. At [...]

The 10th International Jewellery Tokyo Autumn 2022 will be held in Yokohama from 10/26~28th

10th International Jewellery Tokyo 2022 Autumn (IJT 2022 Autumn) The 10th International Jewellery Tokyo Autumn 2022 (commonly known as IJT Autumn) will be held for three days from October 26th (Wednesday) to October 28th (Friday), 2022 at Pacifico Yokohama, one of the world's largest MICE complexes. It will be held in Yokohama (1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, [...]

SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals are international goals set by the United Nations for a sustainable and better world by 2030. For details, please see the efforts of the Japanese government.

Sydecas Inc.

A startup company that develops a food tech business that contributes to the SDGs

cat-icon JA Building 2F, 621 Jikemachi, Kakogawacho, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture 675-0066

Kamogawa Sea World

Here you can enjoy performances of killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, and beluga whales

cat-icon 1464-18 Higashimachi, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture 296-0041

Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center)

Japan's first international exhibition hall directly connected to the airport, with one of the large

cat-icon 5-10-1 Centrair, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture 479-0881

Mt. Fuji Satoyama Vacation

Private glamping surrounded by rural scenery at the western foot of Mt. Fuji

cat-icon 8-2 Karijuku, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture 418-0117

Seeking exhibitors and sponsors for SDGs AICHI EXPO 2023 held in October 2023!

Held decision: SDGs AICHI EXPO 2023 in October! To begin with, what is SDGs? The fourth SDGs AICHI EXPO is decided to be held through October 5~7 2023 (3 days) at Exhibition Hall A, Aichi Sky Expo. “SDGs” are “Sustainable Development Goals” adopted at the United Nations Summit in 2015 which 193 United Nations member [...]

11 cos. jointly established “Activate Fukui” with an ¥1bn invt. to realize sustainable regional tourism!

Efforts for sustainable regional tourism and virtuous cycle of regional economy contribute to SDGs In April 2021, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, formulated the "Mikuni Grand Vision", a strategic and effective measure necessary for increasing the non-resident population and tourist population and expanding the virtuous cycle of the local economy. The Mikuni area is defined as [...]

N-EXPO 2023 / GWPE 2023 will be held from 5/24~26 at Tokyo Big Sight! Contributing to SDGs

Asia's Largest 2023 NEW Environmental Exhibition / 2023 Global Warming Prevention Exhibition Asia’s largest environmental exhibition “2023 NEW Environmental Exhibition / Global Warming Prevention Exhibition” will be held at the East hall of Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), from May 24th (Wed) until the 26th (Fri) of 2023. The previous exhibition in 2022 [...]

Rilakkuma’s SDGs-related event “Ensemble Tour” will be held in the Chubu area from 5/10/2023!

Rilakkuma's 20th anniversary event that contributes to SDGs The Rilakkuma 20th anniversary event “Ensemble Tour - Let’s expand together♪ Goyuri(Relaxing) SDGs”, which started in July 2022, will be held in the Tohoku, Kanto, Okinawa, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku areas, starting in Hokkaido. And this time it will be held in the Chubu area from May [...]

Visit famous places while walking 18km in the center of Fukuoka (Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori, Momochi) – Part1

Report from Local Volunteer An 18 km walking course in the heart of Fukuoka, which boasts a population of approximately 1.63 million people, walking through Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori and Momochi There are no big steps, the road surface is good, and the course is suitable for people in wheelchairs and those who use walking sticks. [...]

Miso Soup – Japanese “Soul Food” with a Long History

Report from Local Volunteer Miso Soup ~ Japanese “Soul Food” with a Long History ~ January 03, 2023 Saitama Volunteer: Haruka The Origin of Miso Soup The origin of miso soup dates back to the Kamakura period, which is called “the era of samurai.” Before the era, miso was not used for making soup because [...]

Introducing Quarry Rock in Deep Cove, one of North Vancouver’s tourist attractions!

Report from Local Volunteer "Deep Cove's Quarry Rock" where you can enjoy nature on a day trip from downtown Vancouver is the big city you can feel closed to a nature. There are many activities with nature and many people who more like than hung out in Downtown. This time, I’m going to introduce “The [...]

Japan’s Environmental Issues ~3R: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle~

Report from Chiba Pref. Volunteer "Suu" Japan's Environmental Issues ~ 3R: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ~ December 8th, 2022 Chiba Pref. Volunteer: Suu Since the period of high economic growth, the custom of mass production and mass consumption has taken root in Japan, and a large amount of waste has been generated. As you know, garbage [...]

Report on sustainable activities in Vancouver, Canada

Report from Local Volunteer Vancouver, Canada is one of the world's leading cities in environmental issues. Report on sustainable initiatives from VC! Vancouver Convention Center Leading the World as a Sustainable Convention Center University of British Columbia ranked 2nd in the country in THE Impact Rankings using the SDGs framework October 20, 2022 Vancouver Volunteer: [...]

The Yurugi Jizo and Koppa Jizo, designated cultural properties of Funabashi City, born from a single pine tree

Reports from Local Volunteer A giant pine tree that died in the Edo period was reborn as two Jizo statues. Funabashi City Designated Cultural Property Yurugi Jizo and Koppa Jizo October 24, 2022 Chiba Volunteer: Denim Wooden Jizo Bodhisattva Statue of Tangible Cultural Property (Sculpture) and Historic Site (Additional) This time, I will introduce “Yurugi [...]

Top 5 cup ramen in collaboration with famous ramen restaurants! 3 tonkotsu ramen ranked in

What are the top 5 cup ramen collaborations with famous restaurants? The top 5 cup ramen collaborations with famous stores are conducted by ROI Co., Ltd., one of the largest customer satisfaction improvement platforms in Japan, “Fankuru”. Conducted from August 15th to August 18th. They conducted a popular vote from 11 cup ramen collaborations with [...]

GDP Rankings by Prefecture as of August 2021 – Prefectural Accounts by Province Fiscal Year 2018

What is GDP ranking by prefecture? GDP Ranking by Prefecture as of August 2021 is a ranking of GDP data by prefecture and regional blocs based on Cabinet Office data released in August 2021. GDP is an estimate of the economic scale, industrial structure, and income level of a prefecture by comprehensively and systematically grasping [...]

2021 Population Ranking by Prefecture – Ranked Based on Population Estimates and Census Data

What is the 2021 Population Ranking by Prefecture? "Population Ranking by Prefecture in 2021" is a ranking of the population, showing the rate of increase and decrease of population, and the gender ratio of each of the 47 prefectures based on the "Population Census Results" and "Population Estimates" from "Statistics of Japan 2021" which is [...]

Comparing Domestic Travel Destinations of Foreign Visitors to Japan and Japanese Travelers in 2019

Which prefectures are most popular with Japanese travelers and foreigners visiting Japan? This report "Travel Destinations Ranking in Japan" ranks the destinations visited by foreigners visiting Japan and residents of Japan by 47 prefectures. Due to the impact of the coronavirus from 2020, various services aimed at stimulating demand for domestic tourism have started in [...]

A long-established Danish furniture maker “Carl Hansen & Son” has a special price campaign!

Danish furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Son Carl Hansen & Son is a Danish furniture manufacturer that has been producing furniture using advanced technology and the finest materials for over 100 years. Currently, Carl Hansen & Son’s furniture is used in various spaces around the world, such as famous buildings, international conference venues, airports, hotels, [...]

Foodtech startup Sydecas Inc. sells a new product, konjac ice sweets, exclusively for Golden Week!

Frozen konjac sweets that taste just like ice cream Sydecas Inc., which mainly develops the food tech business in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, has developed sweets using Shiso City's special blueberries and apple jam in collaboration with Shiso Maple Co., Ltd., which is engaged in regional revitalization projects. It is a sweet konnyaku "Ninja Bar" [...]

Seeking exhibitors and sponsors for SDGs AICHI EXPO 2023 held in October 2023!

Held decision: SDGs AICHI EXPO 2023 in October! To begin with, what is SDGs? The fourth SDGs AICHI EXPO is decided to be held through October 5~7 2023 (3 days) at Exhibition Hall A, Aichi Sky Expo. “SDGs” are “Sustainable Development Goals” adopted at the United Nations Summit in 2015 which 193 United Nations member [...]

Creators Market Vol.48 will be held on June 17th and 18th, 2023 at Port Messe Nagoya Hall 2 and 3!

Creators Market Vol.48 Largest in the Tokai area The Chubu region's largest handmade craft exhibition "Creators Market Vol.48" will be held for two days on June 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun), 2023 at Port Messe Nagoya (2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 455-0848). Creators Market official videos Creators Market Vol.48 opens at 11:00, and [...]

DokiDoki Flea Market 2023 Is Coming on May 3rd-5th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Last year, it had 136,030 visitors!

DokiDoki Flea Market 2023: Japan’s largest flea market DokiDoki Flea Market 2023 will be held from May 3rd to 5th at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall (Halls 1-6) in Chiba! Last year’s DokiDoki Flea Market 2022 was held for the first time in three years with an introduction of early admission tickets and admission restrictions [...]

Rilakkuma’s SDGs-related event “Ensemble Tour” will be held in the Chubu area from 5/10/2023!

Rilakkuma's 20th anniversary event that contributes to SDGs The Rilakkuma 20th anniversary event “Ensemble Tour - Let’s expand together♪ Goyuri(Relaxing) SDGs”, which started in July 2022, will be held in the Tohoku, Kanto, Okinawa, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku areas, starting in Hokkaido. And this time it will be held in the Chubu area from May [...]

11 cos. jointly established “Activate Fukui” with an ¥1bn invt. to realize sustainable regional tourism!

Efforts for sustainable regional tourism and virtuous cycle of regional economy contribute to SDGs In April 2021, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, formulated the "Mikuni Grand Vision", a strategic and effective measure necessary for increasing the non-resident population and tourist population and expanding the virtuous cycle of the local economy. The Mikuni area is defined as [...]

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field winter early bird tickets go on sale from Oct 1st! Approx 40% off regular tickets!

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Early bird season ticket is a great deal! Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field season ticket early bird sales start on Saturday, October 1, 2022! Regular season tickets go on sale from December 10th, but the early bird discount is great! For example, the regular season ticket for adults is ¥60,000, and if [...]

Tokeiya Fukkokudo’s new retro-style watch “FUSION MODEL” is now available for crowdfunding!

Nanan Seiko's own brand watch TMPL's new model FUSION MODEL FUSION MODEL is the 3rd series model watch of Nanan Seiko Co., Ltd. (2300-1 Toyoshina, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8205), which was born from crowdfunding in 2018.  The TMPL series is a retro-style luxury watch model with the theme of "WEAR THE AGE." So far, [...]

LOCAL SDGs Workcation started! Human resource development to promote SDGs

Satoyume Co., Ltd. starts LOCAL SDGs Workcation service! "LOCAL SDGs workcation", a program to develop human resources who will promote SDGs, will start from Satoyume Co., Ltd., which supports regional revitalization! Satoyume, which develops regional revitalization projects in about 40 regions across Japan, acquired a national travel agency license in May 2022 and established a [...]

Ranking of travel destinations, population, and GDP of 47 prefectures in Japan. Check the trends in the area you live in or the area you are interested in!

Top 5 cup ramen in collaboration with famous ramen restaurants! 3 tonkotsu ramen ranked in

What are the top 5 cup ramen collaborations with famous restaurants? The top 5 cup ramen collaborations with famous stores are conducted by ROI Co., Ltd., one of the largest customer satisfaction improvement platforms in Japan, “Fankuru”. Conducted from August 15th to August 18th. They conducted a popular vote from 11 cup ramen collaborations with [...]

GDP Rankings by Prefecture as of August 2021 – Prefectural Accounts by Province Fiscal Year 2018

What is GDP ranking by prefecture? GDP Ranking by Prefecture as of August 2021 is a ranking of GDP data by prefecture and regional blocs based on Cabinet Office data released in August 2021. GDP is an estimate of the economic scale, industrial structure, and income level of a prefecture by comprehensively and systematically grasping [...]

2021 Population Ranking by Prefecture – Ranked Based on Population Estimates and Census Data

What is the 2021 Population Ranking by Prefecture? "Population Ranking by Prefecture in 2021" is a ranking of the population, showing the rate of increase and decrease of population, and the gender ratio of each of the 47 prefectures based on the "Population Census Results" and "Population Estimates" from "Statistics of Japan 2021" which is [...]

Introducing some of the volunteers who participate in the operation of this site (translation, writing, marketing, design, production, planning, etc.).  Please join us!

Local Guide Biz Volunteers
Vancouver Volunteer: Y

Hi, I'm Y and student in Vancouver now. I'm going to introduce appeal of Vancouver.

Local Guide Biz Volunteers
Chiba Pref. Volunteer: Suu

I'll report you about the charm of Chiba and domestic and foreign information.

Local Guide Biz Volunteers
Hokkaido Pref. Volunteer: Shio

I have lived in Hokkaido for over 10 years, so I would like to tell you a lot about its charms!

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Chiba Pref. Volunteer: Denim

Actually, I'm a Chiba beginner so I will report from an amateur's point of view!

Local Guide Biz Volunteers
Saitama Pref. Volunteer: Haruka

I have lived in Saitama Prefecture for over 25 years, and I'll reports centered on food and culture!

Local Guide Biz Volunteers
Okinawa Pref. Volunteer: Kana

I am in charge of UX for this website. I live in Virginia and am from Okinawa!