Local Japanese supplier representatives

Below is a list of locally appointed representatives for Japanese suppliers.

The list is in alphabetical order by region of Japan or product name. The majority of these are Japanese prefectures (local governments) or cities, but regional DMOs (such as Kyushu) and products (such as Hoshino Resorts) are also listed in alphabetical order.

Local representatives

Akita Prefecture

Agency: Helm   
Representative: Andrew Cavallaro (andrew@thisishelm.com.au)
Based in: Brisbane
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade (leisure) and media

Aomori Prefecture

Agency: Doq  
Representative: Maki Watabe (m.watabe@thedoq.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade (leisure) and media

Fujikyuko Group

Agency: GTI  
Trade Representative: Nella Auvinen (nella.auvinen@gtitourism.com.au)
Media Representative: Anna Cooke (anna.cooke@gtitourism.com.au)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade (leisure) and media

Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association

Agency: JTB Australia Pty. Ltd 
Trade Representative: Kota Toda (toda_k.au@jtbap.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia travel trade (leisure) and media

Fukushima Prefecture 

Agency: Nippon Travel Agency Australia Pty. Ltd  
Trade Representative: Simon Williamson (simon@australiaattractions.com.au)
Media Representative: Yuki Usui (yuki.usui@jams.tv)

Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia travel trade (leisure and education tours) and media

Gifu Prefecture

Agency: Gate 7
Trade Representative: David McMahon (david@gate7.com.au)
Media Representative: Angela Khoudair (angela@gate7.com.au)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia travel trade (leisure) and media

Gujo City (Gifu Prefecture)

Agency: Doq  
Representative: Maki Watabe (m.watabe@thedoq.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade (leisure) and media

Hamamatsu & Lake Hamana Tourism Bureau (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Official website: Hamanako Tourism  
Representatives: Alison Roberts-Brown (alison@tourismgarden.com.au) / Yukiko Arita (yukiko@tourismgarden.com.au)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australian media

Hoshino Resorts (all resorts including TOMAMU)

Agency: Doq  
Representative: Maki Watabe (m.watabe@thedoq.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade (leisure) and media

Ishikawa Prefecture

Agency: Gate 7
Trade Representative: David McMahon (david@gate7.com.au)
Media Representative: Angela Khoudair (angela@gate7.com.au)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia travel trade (leisure) and media

Kyoto City Tourism Office

Official website: Kyoto City Official Travel Guide  
Representatives: Alison Roberts-Brown (alison@tourismgarden.com.au) / Yukiko Arita (yukiko@tourismgarden.com.au)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australian travel trade (leisure) and media

Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization (KTPO)

Agency: Linkd Tourism (dedicated Kyushu trade page)  
Representative: Carolyn Nightingale (carolyn@linkdtourism.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australian travel trade (leisure) and media

Oita Prefecture

Agency: SLC Representation  
Official website: Discover Oita  
Representative: Rebecca George (rebecca@slcrepresentation.com)
Based in: NSW
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade and media

Okinawa Prefecture

Agency: The Walshe Group (dedicated Okinawa trade page)  
Official website: Visit Okinawa  
Representative: Antonio Khattar (antonio.khattar@walshegroup.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia travel trade (leisure) and media

Shizuoka Prefecture [Tourism Shizuoka Japan]

Agency: Nouvelle Vague Marketing
Official website: Explore Shizuoka  
Representative: Caroline Brunel (caroline@nouvellevaguemarketing.com) / Rita Mardirossian (rita@nouvellevaguemarketing.com) 
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia travel trade (leisure) and media

Tobu Railway

Agency: Doq  
Representative: Maki Watabe (m.watabe@thedoq.com)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australia and New Zealand travel trade (leisure) and media

Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau

Official website: Go Tokyo  
Representatives: Alison Roberts-Brown (alison@tourismgarden.com.au) / Yukiko Arita (yukiko@tourismgarden.com.au)
Based in: Sydney
Looks after: Australian travel trade (leisure) and media

Please note this list is current as of 15 March 2023.