Media (Public) Relations | Tokyo Tourism Representative Office, New York
Nori Akashi has been in media planning and public relations since 2007, when she joined the
Japan National Tourism Organization New York. As tourism grew across the world, she applied
her knowledge and cultural curiosity to more dynamic, multi-layered travel attractions in the
perfect position to introduce unique local culture to the US market. Now as New York
representative for the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau, her focus is on her hometown
Tokyo, a megalopolis with non-stop evolutions has to offer. She believes that connecting Tokyo
and New York is cultural enrichment for both cities.
Senior Assistant Manager, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
This is Ms. Akiyamas fourth year of employment at TCVB. Until last year, she was part of
Business Events Team, which is in charge of MICE; she joined the Tourism Promotion
Department this year to promote tourism in Tokyo to the overseas market. Her main duties
include the management of the NY Rep, luxury travel, and tourism marketing. She is also in
charge of the promotion in Virtuoso for luxury travelers.