Hidetoshi Nakata, Takahiro Shiramizu, Nanako Sadasue, and Other Notable Speakers Assemble! THE INBOUND DAY 2026 Announced, Registration Starts Today

THE INBOUND DAY 2026: A Landmark Inbound Tourism Conference

Honichi Lab, one of Japan's largest inbound business media platforms operated by mov Inc. (CEO: Makoto Watanabe; HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo), has announced the details for its upcoming conference, "THE INBOUND DAY 2026 - The Current State of Inbound Tourism -," to be held on Friday, August 7, 2026. Registration for the event begins today.

The event will feature key speakers including Hidetoshi Nakata, CEO of JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY, and Takahiro Shiramizu, founder of Unagi no Nedoko. Additionally, Nanako Sadasue, CEO of Maker's Shirt Kamakura, has also been confirmed to speak.

Under the theme of "The Current State of Inbound Tourism," leaders from the front lines of the industry will share exclusive insights and delve deep into the market's current trajectory.

Speaker Profiles

### Hidetoshi Nakata (CEO, JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY)

Born in Yamanashi in 1977. A former Japan national team soccer player who participated in three consecutive FIFA World Cups. Since retiring, he has dedicated himself to social contribution and promoting Japanese traditional culture. In 2015, he established JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY, utilizing digital technology to promote Japanese sake and traditional crafts internationally.

### Takahiro Shiramizu (Founder/Advisor, Unagi no Nedoko Co., Ltd. / CEO, Shiramizu Co., Ltd.)

Born in Saga in 1985. In 2012, he founded "Unagi no Nedoko" in Yame, Fukuoka, a regional cultural trading company. He focuses on integrating local culture into the modern economy and currently handles over 300 manufacturing partners across Japan.

### Nanako Sadasue (CEO, Maker's Shirt Kamakura Co., Ltd.)

After joining the company in 1998, she led e-commerce expansion and global market entry. She spearheaded the company's New York expansion in 2012 and the adoption of RFID across all stores. She became CEO in 2020 and is currently expanding business operations in New York and Shanghai.

Event Overview

- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 - Venue: TODA Hall & Conference Tokyo (Hybrid online event) - Expected Attendees: 5,000

For ticket prices and further details, please visit the official special website.

[Special Website: https://event.honichi.com/inbound-day2026/]