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YAMAKITA EijiroChairperson Executive Officer
Biography
YAMAKITA Eijiro
Chairperson Executive Officer
YAMAKITA Eijiro has served as Chairman of the Board of JTB Corp. since July 2026, following six years as President & CEO and Representative Director. With nearly four decades of experience in the travel and tourism industry, international business management, corporate strategy, and organizational transformation, he has played a central role in shaping JTB's global business development and its transformation toward a broader and more resilient business portfolio.
YAMAKITA was appointed President & CEO and Representative Director of JTB Corp. in June 2020, taking office at a time when the global travel and tourism industry was facing the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He led the JTB Group through one of the most challenging periods in its history, focusing on business transformation, organizational resilience, and the evolution of JTB beyond the traditional travel agency model.
As the Group moved from crisis response toward renewed growth, YAMAKITA promoted a growth strategy centered on strengthening and diversifying JTB's business portfolio. This included advancing an M&A strategy as an important driver of growth, enabling the Group to acquire new capabilities, expand into strategic business domains, and strengthen its competitive position in both domestic and international markets. Through these initiatives, he helped establish a stronger foundation for sustainable growth in the post-pandemic business environment.
Under his leadership, JTB further advanced its transformation into a company that creates value by bringing together people, places, and organizations. The Group expanded the application of its capabilities beyond conventional travel services, leveraging tourism, mobility, communication, and destination development to create new business opportunities and address challenges facing communities and society.
Prior to becoming President & CEO, YAMAKITA held senior executive responsibilities at JTB Corp., including as Managing Executive Officer, and played a central role in the Group's global business strategy and international operations.
He previously served as General Manager of Global Strategy at the Travel Business Headquarters and as JTB Europe Group Representative. In these roles, he contributed to shaping the Group's global business strategy, strengthening its international operating platform, and aligning regional businesses with the overall strategic direction of the JTB Group.
Earlier in his career, YAMAKITA developed extensive expertise in JTB's global travel businesses, particularly in Europe. His international leadership roles included serving as President of Tumlare Corporation and President of Travel Plaza (Europe), as well as holding senior management and executive positions at JTB Group companies in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Through these assignments, he gained extensive experience in managing businesses across different markets, cultures, and operating environments, covering destination management, inbound and outbound travel operations, B2B travel services, and cross-border business management.
YAMAKITA began his career with Japan Travel Bureau, now JTB Corp., in 1987. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1963 and graduated from Waseda University. -
AOMI TomoPresident & CEO
Biography
AOMI Tomo
President & CEO
AOMI Tomo has served as President & CEO of JTB Corp. since June 2026, leading one of Japan's foremost travel and tourism groups as it continues to transform and expand its business beyond traditional travel. Drawing on more than three decades of experience across travel and tourism, corporate strategy, marketing and communication, business development, and international management, he is leading JTB's efforts to create new value by connecting people, places, businesses, and communities.
Prior to assuming his current position, Aomi was appointed Managing Executive Officer responsible for Long-Term Vision and Strategy Promotion in January 2026. In this role, he led the development of a future vision for the JTB Group to thrive and grow on the global stage, while accelerating the execution of its long-term strategy and laying the foundation for sustainable growth across its global businesses.
From 2024, he served as President of JTB Americas, Ltd., with responsibility for strengthening and expanding the Group's business across the Americas. During his tenure, he advanced the growth of JTB's Meetings & Events and Business Travel businesses through strategic M&A and investments, while reinforcing the regional management and governance platform.
AOMI was appointed Executive Officer of JTB Corp. in 2021 and became Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) in 2022. As CSO, amid the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he decisively implemented Group-wide management reforms to strengthen JTB's business and organizational foundations. At the same time, he drove business transformation and spearheaded strategic initiatives to create new businesses and expand JTB's business domains through innovation and collaboration, helping position the Group for renewed growth beyond the pandemic.
Earlier in his career, he held senior management positions across JTB's Corporate Business Division, JTB Communication Design, Inc., and JTB's operations in Hokkaido. These assignments provided him with broad leadership experience spanning corporate solutions, marketing and communication, tourism, business development, and regional management.
AOMI joined JTB Group headquarters in 2007, working in travel business marketing, and subsequently moved into Corporate Planning in 2014. There, he played a key role in expanding JTB's corporate business domain, including the establishment of JTB Communication Design, Inc., which was created to develop new areas of business beyond traditional travel through marketing, communication, events, and experience design.
He began his career with Japan Travel Bureau, now JTB Corp., in 1993 at the Sapporo Branch in Hokkaido, where he gained frontline experience in customer service and corporate sales. He later assumed responsibilities in sales planning, human resources, and general affairs at the Hokkaido Regional Headquarters, developing a strong foundation in both customer-facing operations and business management.
AOMI was born in Hokkaido in 1971 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Yokohama City University. -
OTSUKA MasakiSenior Managing Executive OfficerLong-Term Vision and Business Model Transformation
Biography
OTSUKA Masaki
Senior Managing Executive Officer
Long-Term Vision and Business Model Transformation
OTSUKA Masaki joined Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1986. He began his career in corporate sales at the Shinjuku Branch. In 1993, he participated in the establishment of JTB Motivations, Inc., where he later served as President & CEO, leading the company's growth with a focus on corporate human resource development and organizational transformation.
In 2014, he was appointed Managing Director of JTB Corporate Sales Inc., followed by his appointment as Managing Director of JTB Communication Design, Inc. in 2016. In these roles, he oversaw business management across a wide range of areas, including corporate sales transformation, advanced marketing, the events and MICE business, and global business operations.
Since 2025, he has been serving as Representative Member of the Board of Directors and Senior Managing Executive Officer, leading the JTB Group's long-term vision and business model transformation.
In addition to his executive responsibilities at JTB, he is committed to advancing the event industry as Vice Chairman of the Japan Association for the Promotion of Creative Events (JACE), an affiliated organization of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). -
NISHIMATSU ChizukoSenior Managing Executive OfficerGeneral Manager, Tourism Business Headquarters
Biography
NISHIMATSU Chizuko
Senior Managing Executive Officer
General Manager, Tourism Business Headquarters
NISHIMATSU Chizuko was born in Tokyo. After graduating from Tokyo Gakugei University, she joined Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.). She began her career in storefront operations and later served in the Corporate Planning Department before taking on leadership roles in the individual travel business, including Executive Manager of the Chiba Area and Division Manager of the Cruise Division.
After serving as Executive Officer and General Manager of the Sales Department at JCB Travel Co., Ltd., she was appointed Executive Officer and General Manager of the Business Reform Promotion Division, overseeing Customer Experience (CX) Strategy, in 2022. In 2023, she assumed the additional role of Executive Officer in charge of Sustainability (Chief Sustainability Officer, CSuO).
In April 2025, she was appointed Senior Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of the Tourism Business Headquarters. She has served in her current role since June 2025. -
WATANABE ShinManaging Executive OfficerGeneral Manager, Business Solution Headquarters
Biography
WATANABE Shin
Managing Executive Officer
General Manager, Business Solution Headquarters
Head of Business Promotion DivisionWATANABE Shin began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1992. After gaining experience in corporate sales at the Nihonbashi Corporate Sales Branch, he moved to the Eastern Japan Tokyo Metropolitan Area Headquarters, where he led the launch of regional revitalization and corporate promotion initiatives.
Following successful tenures as General Manager of the Toranomon II and Toranomon III branches, where he drove organizational growth and enhanced team performance, he joined the Business Solution Headquarters in 2023. In this role, he successfully led the expansion of the Meetings & Events (M&E) and promotion businesses.
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MIMURA KentaManaging Executive OfficerHead of Area Solution Business Division
Biography
MIMURA Kenta
Managing Executive Officer
Head of Area Solution Business Division
MIMURA Kenta began his career at JTB Corp. in 1998. After gaining experience in corporate sales at the Osaka Branch, he held key roles in corporate planning and strategy at both JTB Western Japan Headquarters and JTB Group Headquarters.
In 2021, he was appointed Planning and Development Promotion Manager of the Area Solution Business Division, where he successfully led business expansion initiatives. In 2024, he joined OKINAWA JTB Corp. as a Member of the Board of Directors, spearheading regional area solution initiatives.
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TAKEDA JunManaging Executive OfficerPresident of Global Business Unit Headquarters
Biography
TAKEDA Jun
Managing Executive Officer
President of Global Business Unit Headquarters
General Manager, Global Tourism Intelligence BusinessTAKEDA Jun joined Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1988. Beginning in 2005, he was engaged in corporate planning for the Americas region. Since 2010, he has led the formulation and execution of JTB's global strategies, overseeing numerous cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), post-merger integrations (PMI), and business reorganizations.
In 2015, he was appointed CEO of JTB Americas, Ltd., where he oversaw the group's operations across the Americas. In 2019, as President of the Global Business Unit, he led the structural reform of JTB's overseas businesses to enhance profitability and productivity.
Beginning in 2021, he served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for five years, leading fundraising initiatives, strengthening the company's capital base, and driving financial foundation enhancement and long-term growth strategies. -
MIWA MieManaging Executive OfficerRegional Exchange Business Officer
CX PromotionBiography
MIWA Mie
Managing Executive Officer
Regional Exchange Business Officer
CX PromotionMIWA Mie began her career at East Japan Railway Company (JR East), where she was involved in the development and operation of station buildings, commercial facility consulting, new business development, international projects, and the large-scale redevelopment of Takanawa Gateway City.
In 2015, she was appointed Managing Director and General Manager of the Growth Strategy Department at Atre Co., Ltd. She later became Executive Officer and Division Manager of JR East's Lifestyle Business Development Headquarters in 2017.
She assumed her current role as Managing Executive Officer at JTB Corp. in June 2022, where she oversees regional exchange initiatives and customer experience. -
KOYAMA TakeshiManaging Executive OfficerRegional Exchange Business
Biography
KOYAMA Takeshi
Managing Executive Officer
Regional Exchange Business
KOYAMA Takeshi began his career at Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in 1989. Throughout his career, he gained extensive experience in human resources, venture business support, retail operations, hotel management, station development projects, and investor relations (IR).
In 2016, he was appointed President and Representative Director of JR Tokai Food Service Co., Ltd. He later served as a Member of the Board of Directors of Tokai Kiosk Co., Ltd. in 2021, where he led its merger with another subsidiary to establish JR Central Retailing Plus Co., Ltd. In 2023, he managed corporate operations as Executive Officer of the newly established company.
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MORIGUCHI HirokiManaging Executive OfficerRepresentative of Western Japan Area
Biography
MORIGUCHI Hiroki
Managing Executive Officer
Representative of Western Japan Area
In Charge of Osaka Integrated ResortMORIGUCHI Hiroki began his career at JTB Corp. in 1990. After serving as General Manager of the General Affairs Team at JTB Western Japan, Office Manager of the Wakayama Branch, and Office Manager of the Kyoto Branch, he gained extensive experience in corporate business, MICE, and regional exchange initiatives.
In 2021, he was appointed Head of the Area Solution Business Division, where he led a wide range of initiatives, including tourism digital transformation (DX) and regional development projects, to support the growth of local communities and tourism businesses.
He assumed his current role as Managing Executive Officer in 2026. In this capacity, he oversees regional value creation and sustainable community development as Representative of the Western Japan Area, while also leading the Osaka Integrated Resort (IR) business. -
YAMADA JinjiManaging Executive OfficerDeputy General Manager of Tourism Business Headquarters
Biography
YAMADA Jinji
Managing Executive Officer
Deputy General Manager of Tourism Business Headquarters
In Charge of Sales Promotion Regional Representative of Eastern Japan Area
In Charge of Inbound Business
In Charge of the GREEN×EXPO 2027 PromotionYAMADA Jinji began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1992. After gaining experience in retail and corporate sales at the Tokyo Ueno Branch, where he served as Section Sales Manager, he oversaw corporate sales promotion across the Tokyo metropolitan area in Eastern Japan. He later served as General Manager of the Marketing Strategy Office within the Eastern Japan Domestic Product Division.
In 2018, he was appointed General Manager of the Sports Marketing Division, where he led key operations for the Rugby World Cup 2019 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He subsequently joined the Tourism Business Headquarters as Director of the Business Promotion Department in 2021.
He assumed his current role as Managing Executive Officer in 2024. -
FUJII DaisukeManaging Executive Officer, CSO, CDXO
Biography
FUJII Daisuke
Managing Executive Officer, CSO, CDXO
Chief Strategy Officer
Chief Digital Transformation OfficerFUJII Daisuke joined JTB (now JTB Corp.) in 1998. After beginning his career in corporate sales, he moved to the Group Headquarters, where he was engaged in corporate planning and played a key role in formulating the JTB Group's management vision and strategic plans.
He later contributed to the development of systems designed to expand human mobility within the Japan Inbound Business Division. Subsequently, as Representative of Fun Japan Communications Co., Ltd., he led the development of a new marketing model that integrated digital and physical channels across Asia.
Since 2024, he has been responsible for formulating and promoting the JTB Group's management strategies as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Since February 2025, he has also served concurrently as Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDXO), leading the implementation of Digital Transformation (DX) initiatives across the Group. -
KURODA KyojiManaging Executive Officer, CIO, CISO
Biography
KURODA Kyoji
Managing Executive Officer, CIO, CISO
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Security OfficerKURODA Kyoji began his career at IBM Japan, Ltd. in 1992. As an IT engineer serving government ministries and agencies, he held successive leadership roles as a Group Leader and Project Manager, overseeing a variety of large-scale projects.
In addition, he led cross-functional, company-wide initiatives and task forces, including delivery quality management, the transition to new ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, company-wide reskilling programs, and the development of emerging talent, while also overseeing business operations for the Services Division as a Partner.
He assumed his current role as Managing Executive Officer at JTB Corp. in 2023. He also serves as a Board Member of the Japan Users Association of Information Systems (JUAS). -
OYAGI SeiichiManaging Executive Officer, CHRO
Biography
OYAGI Seiichi
Managing Executive Officer, CHRO
Chief Human Resource Officer
OYAGI Seiichi began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1992. After gaining experience in corporate sales, branch management, headquarters sales planning, and human resources, he was appointed President and Representative Director of JTB DATA SERVICE, INC. in 2021. In this role, he successfully commercialized specialized employment support services by leveraging the company's 30 years of expertise in recruiting, retaining, and empowering individuals with disabilities.
He assumed his current role as Managing Executive Officer in April 2024. Upon taking office, he formulated a human resources strategy aligned with the JTB Group's long-term vision, “OPEN FRONTIER 2035.”
Guided by the JTB Group's DEIB statement, “Treasure the Difference, Bring the World Together,” he is committed to creating new value by embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a workplace culture in which all employees respect one another, express themselves openly, and contribute to their fullest potential. -
OKIMOTO SatoshiManaging Executive Officer, CFO
Biography
OKIMOTO Satoshi
Managing Executive Officer, CFO
Chief Financial Officer
OKIMOTO Satoshi joined Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1995. He began his career in storefront operations and corporate sales at the Osaka Tennoji Branch. From 2002 onward, he held a series of roles in business management, finance, and corporate planning within the company's administrative divisions.
Throughout his career, he participated as a key project member in numerous organizational restructuring initiatives. In 2020, he assumed responsibility for fundraising and capital enhancement.
He was appointed Executive Officer in 2024 and became a Member of the Board of Directors in 2025, leading to his current role. -
KAZAGUCHI EtsukoExecutive Officer, CMO
Biography
KAZAGUCHI Etsuko
Executive Officer, CMO
Chief Marketing Officer
KAZAGUCHI Etsuko serves as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), overseeing the JTB Group's branding, marketing, and communications functions.
Prior to joining JTB, she held several key marketing leadership positions at a global IT company, including Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Performance Marketing Director, and Product Marketing Director responsible for Cloud and AI. She also has professional experience as a systems engineer and in sales.
She specializes in B2B marketing, global brand development, and the design of company-wide marketing organizations. In addition, she serves as a Board Member of the Marketer Career Association and as an Outside Director. -
TOGASHI NorimasaExecutive Officer, CCO
Biography
TOGASHI Norimasa
Executive Officer, CCO
Chief Compliance Officer
TOGASHI Norimasa began his career as an attorney in October 2000. He gained extensive experience in corporate legal affairs at a variety of law firms, including both domestic and international firms, where he handled mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, intellectual property protection, securities transactions, labor relations, and litigation.
He joined JTB Corp. in April 2017. As Senior Manager and Executive Director of the Legal Affairs Division, he successfully managed a wide range of corporate legal matters and strategic projects.
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KOMORI YusukeExecutive OfficerInvestment & Finance Strategy
Biography
KOMORI Yusuke
Executive Officer
Investment & Finance Strategy
KOMORI Yusuke began his career at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. (now MUFG Bank, Ltd.) in 1997. After gaining experience in corporate banking at domestic branches and within the corporate banking division, he specialized in structured finance across both domestic and international operations. He was also seconded to an international organization and later served as Deputy President and President & CEO of the bank's subsidiary in Mexico.
He joined JTB Corp. in 2024. With extensive experience in the financial sector, he serves as Executive Officer responsible for investment and finance strategy. In this role, he helps drive the JTB Group's global growth strategy, portfolio transformation, and strategic investments to enhance corporate value. -
TAMAGAKI TomokoExecutive Officer, CDEIBO, CSuO
Biography
TAMAGAKI Tomoko
Executive Officer, CDEIBO, CSuO
Chief DEIB Officer
Chief Sustainability OfficerTAMAGAKI Tomoko began her career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1994. After starting in retail sales, she gained extensive experience in sales promotion, new business development, and area management.
In April 2025, she was appointed Chief Sustainability Officer (CSuO). In April 2026, her responsibilities were expanded to include the concurrent role of Chief DEIB Officer (CDEIBO).
In her current executive roles, she oversees company-wide sustainability and DEIB strategies, driving the integration of social impact initiatives with corporate value creation through JTB's business operations. -
KAWANO MasaruExecutive Officer, CGO
Biography
KAWANO Masaru
Executive Officer, CGO
Chief Governance Officer
KAWANO Masaru began his career at JTB Corp. in 1993. After starting in corporate sales at the Fukui Branch, he oversaw international travel procurement at the Central Overseas Purchasing & Products Division. He subsequently served as a full-time labor union officer from 2003 to 2006.
From 2011, he served as Section Manager of Corporate Planning and Section Manager of General Affairs at JTB Chubu Corp. before joining the Corporate Planning Department at JTB Corp. He later held successive roles as Team Manager of both the Corporate (General) Planning Team and the IT Planning Team, and served as Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Vice President of I&J Digital Innovation Co., Ltd.
He assumed his current executive position, where he continues to strengthen corporate governance and support the realization of the JTB Group's long-term vision, “OPEN FRONTIER 2035.”
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NAKAGAMI YoshiakiExecutive OfficerBusiness Planning & Management
Biography
NAKAGAMI Yoshiaki
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Business Planning & ManagementNAKAGAMI Yoshiaki began his career at JTB Corp. in 1993. After starting in educational travel sales at the Toyohashi Branch, he moved to the Central Regional Headquarters, where he was responsible for retail sales promotion, general affairs, human resources, and recruitment.
He subsequently served as Team Manager of the Human Resources Team at the Head Office, Team Manager of the Overseas Product Planning Team, Section Manager of Sales and Section Manager of Business Operations at the Hamamatsu Branch, and Office Manager of both the Matsumoto and Mikawa branches before returning to the Head Office as Team Manager of the Human Resources Team.
He assumed his current executive position in 2026. -
FUKUI TakahiroExecutive OfficerSales Promotion
Biography
FUKUI Takahiro
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Sales Promotion
Sports Business Strategy
General Manager, Sports Entertainment Co-creation DivisionFUKUI Takahiro began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1997. After gaining experience in corporate sales and managing inspection tour groups for government agencies and public organizations at the Toranomon Branch, he served as General Manager of the Sports Desk, where he focused on operations for major sports organizations. He later joined the Head Office Marketing Department and the Corporate Business Headquarters, where he was engaged in strategic planning and sales promotion for the corporate travel business.
In 2021, he was appointed Head of the Sports Marketing Business Division, where he oversaw operations for major international sporting events, including the Olympic Games, as well as VIP protocol services.
In 2024, he was appointed Executive Officer and Director of the Business Promotion Division within the Tourism Business Headquarters. He assumed his current role in 2025, which also includes serving concurrently as Division Manager of the Sports Entertainment Co-creation Division.
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YAMAGUCHI TakeshiExecutive OfficerDomestic Travel Business Strategy
Biography
YAMAGUCHI Takeshi
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Domestic Travel Business Strategy
General Manager, Domestic Merchandise Procurement DivisionYAMAGUCHI Takeshi began his career at JTB Corp. in 1990. After starting in corporate sales at the Toyama Branch, he joined the team that established JTB World Vacations, Inc., an overseas travel product planning company, while serving at the Head Office. During this period, he also gained extensive experience in overseas travel product planning.
He later held leadership roles in retail sales promotion and served as Office Manager within JTB Metropolitan Area before overseeing the JTB Group's retail business as the Head of company-wide retail business promotion.
Subsequently, he managed corporate operations as an executive responsible for corporate and sales planning in the Corporate Planning Division of JTB World Vacations, Inc., and the Business Planning Division of the Tourism Business Headquarters.
He currently serves as Executive Officer in charge of domestic and overseas procurement and product management. -
FUKAZAWA ShunichiExecutive OfficerInternational Travel Strategy
Biography
FUKAZAWA Shunichi
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
International Travel Strategy
General Manager, Overseas Merchandise Procurement DivisionFUKAZAWA Shunichi began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1997. After gaining experience in corporate sales, headquarters sales planning, human resources, and corporate planning, he was appointed Member of the Board of Directors and General Manager of the Planning Division at JTB Asia Pacific Headquarters in 2020. In this role, he successfully navigated the unprecedented challenges of the global pandemic, during which 80% of the region's international business disappeared, and worked with his team to lay a strong foundation for recovery.
Guided by his philosophy of fostering “true globalization,” which breaks down barriers in both thinking and action, he is dedicated to transforming JTB's international travel business. He is committed to building more open, engaging, and competitive business models that enable customers to connect with the world without borders and enjoy richer travel experiences. -
IKEGUCHI AtsushiExecutive OfficerMarketing Strategy
Biography
IKEGUCHI Atsushi
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Marketing Strategy
Web Strategy
Customer StrategyIKEGUCHI Atsushi began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1993. After gaining experience in corporate sales at the Takasaki Branch, he transitioned to the e-commerce (EC) business division in 1998. There, he was responsible for overall business promotion, including travel product development and sales through convenience stores, data operations, and the launch of the Rurubu Travel website.
In 2019, he joined the Individual Travel Business Headquarters, where he led web operations and digital transformation (DX) strategies. In 2022, he was appointed Executive Officer in charge of web strategy and General Manager of the Website Operations and Sales Division. In 2025, his responsibilities expanded to include customer strategy and the reform of the domestic travel business model, in addition to web strategy. He assumed his current executive position in 2026. -
MOTOUE ShujiExecutive OfficerArea Development
Biography
MOTOUE Shuji
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Area Solution Business Division
Area DevelopmentMOTOUE Shuji began his banking career at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. (now MUFG Bank, Ltd.) in 1992. He gained extensive experience in corporate banking and investment banking in both Japan and overseas, including secondments to a securities firm and assignments in Thailand and China, where he supported the formulation and execution of business and capital strategies for major corporate clients.
He joined JTB Corp. in 2022 and was assigned to the Area Solution Business Division, where he has driven business growth and tourism destination revitalization through strategic asset investments. Working in collaboration with a diverse range of partners, he is committed to enhancing the appeal of tourism destinations and creating sustainable value. -
KOJIMA KenjiExecutive OfficerRegional Representative of Central Japan Area
Biography
KOJIMA Kenji
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Regional Representative of Central Japan Area
In Charge of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian and Asian Para Games PromotionKOJIMA Kenji began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1991. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) business, managing transportation operations for the 1999 Nagano Winter Olympics, serving as a dedicated project sales representative for the 2002 FIFA World Cup™ (co-hosted by Japan and South Korea), leading sales promotion activities for Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan, and serving as General Manager of accommodation operations for the 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Summit.
A native of Arako-cho in Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya—renowned as the birthplace of the historic samurai lord Maeda Toshiie—he developed a strong connection with the city of Kanazawa. This connection led to two assignments at the Kanazawa Branch, totaling seven years. He later served as Office Manager of the Tsu, Kanazawa, and Nagoya branches, where he drove regional business development and strengthened client relationships before assuming his current role.
Outside of his professional life, he is an avid golfer who actively participates in competitive tournaments. -
SHINOZAKI KazutoshiExecutive OfficerRegional Representative of Kyushu Area
Biography
SHINOZAKI Kazutoshi
Executive Officer
Tourism Business Headquarters
Regional Representative of Kyushu AreaSHINOZAKI Kazutoshi began his career at JTB Corp. in 1990. He built extensive experience in the educational travel business at both the Group Travel Kyushu Branch and the Kagoshima Branch before serving as Section Manager of Business Operations at the Fukuoka Branch. He later moved to the JTB Kyushu Headquarters, where he oversaw corporate sales strategies across the Kyushu region as General Manager of Corporate Sales. Following his leadership roles as Office Manager of the Kitakyushu, Kagoshima, and Fukuoka branches, he assumed his current role.
Born and raised in Kyushu, he has dedicated his career to regional revitalization and tourism promotion by leveraging the region's diverse and abundant tourism resources. Through business initiatives deeply rooted in local communities, he strives to create new value by connecting people, experiences, and destinations.
Outside of his professional life, he enjoys golfing. His personal motto is “Shōmon Raifuku” (“Laughter brings good fortune”).
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KANEKO MitsuguExecutive OfficerHead of Business
Strategy and Promotion DivisionBiography
KANEKO Mitsugu
Executive Officer
Global Business Unit Headquarters
Head of Business
Strategy and Promotion DivisionKANEKO Mitsugu began his career at Japan Travel Bureau (now JTB Corp.) in 1997. After working in educational travel sales and serving at the headquarters of a JTB Group company, he has been involved in the JTB Group's global business since 2011. In the same year, he was assigned to JTB Europe Ltd. (London Branch), where he was involved in the management of international MEGA Sports events. From 2013, he served as General Manager of the London Branch, focusing on the expansion of JTB's DMC operations across Europe.
Upon returning to Japan, he was assigned to JTB Corp. Sports Marketing Division, where he was responsible for sales and operation related to the Rugby World Cup 2019 held in Japan. In 2020, he was appointed President and CEO of JTB (Thailand) Ltd, he carried out decisive business structure reforms during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequently drove its growth in the post-pandemic period.
He returned to the Global Business Unit Headquarters in April 2024 and assumed his current role in April 2025. -
TANIHARA MakotoExecutive OfficerHead of Business Planning Division
Biography
TANIHARA Makoto
Executive Officer
Global Business Unit Headquarters
Head of Business Planning DivisionTANIHARA Makoto has been engaged in global business management for more than 20 years, leading corporate strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), post-merger integration (PMI), and the strengthening of Group governance, with a particular focus on the Americas and Hawaii regions.
After serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and Vice President of Corporate Strategy at JTB Americas Ltd., he assumed his current role. Leveraging his extensive international business management experience, together with his professional expertise as a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA), he is responsible for formulating the JTB Group's global strategies and driving the sustainable enhancement of corporate value.