#809 The fresh breeze felt at the Iju Fair

Municipalities from all over the country were gathered by theme at the venue.

It was very impressive that the Iju Fair booths were organized by 'themes' such as child-rearing environments and transportation convenience, rather than by prefecture. Each region promoted its unique strengths, making it an ideal environment for finding a place that matches one's ideal lifestyle. While walking around the venue with my daughter, I was able to get a real sense of the local atmosphere that I hadn't been able to see before by visiting in person.

I received some advice from a concierge.

I had the opportunity to ask an Iju concierge I met at the event for tips on how to successfully relocate. The advice was to first make sure people remember who you are. I realized once again that steady interaction, such as handing out business cards at real-world events and continuing to post on SNS, is essential. Please listen to the full episode to hear about this 'specific approach' taught by the concierge and how it might lead to future opportunities.