The “Discover Tomioka Today” tour will recruit adult pairs from the greater Tokyo area for a trip from Saturday, July 19 to Monday, July 21, and parent-child pairs for a trip from Saturday, August 16 to Monday, August 18.
The program also includes an opportunity to enjoy wine from Tomioka Winery.
Here are the details.
About the “Discover Tomioka Today” Tour
The tour is being organized by Tomioka Town in Fukushima Prefecture and The Sankei Shimbun, which are recruiting participants from the Tokyo metropolitan area, with Winds Travel Co., Ltd. operating the trips.
The aim is to help participants learn about Tomioka's present-day recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, dispel reputational damage, and support the town's reconstruction.
Program Overview
Participants will try flounder fishing from a fishing boat, cook and enjoy their catch at a fish-cooking class and dinner, observe radioactive-material testing at a food inspection facility, and learn about food safety and radiation levels while touring the town's recovery sites.
Participants will also share their experiences on their own social-media accounts, helping more people learn about Tomioka today.
The itinerary includes a harvest experience and wine pairing at Tomioka Winery, located in front of Tomioka Station.
If the program interests you, consider applying.
Reference
Application period: Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, June 20, 2025
Adult-pair tour: Saturday, July 19 to Monday, July 21, 2025; five pairs / 10 adults
Parent-child tour: Saturday, August 16 to Monday, August 18, 2025; six pairs / 12 people
Eligibility: Residents of the greater Tokyo area who will post their tour experiences on their own social-media accounts
Participation fee: ¥10,000 per pair (tax included)
Application: https://www.tomiokatour.com/
Inquiries
“Discover Tomioka Today” Tour Office (Fukupro Co., Ltd.), contacts: Inoue / Kano
Email: info@fukpro.co.jp