Tokyo, Japan
April 3โ6, 2026
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Held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, the 34th Annual Marine Diving Fair (MDF) reaffirmed its position as Asiaโs largest scuba diving event, drawing an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 visitors over three days. Recognized as a premier platform for the diving and travel industry, the event brought together tourism boards, dive operators, marine conservation groups, and travel professionals from around the world.
The Palau Visitors Authority delegation included Mr. Kadoi Ruluked, Managing Director, Ms. Geena Gerald, Strategic Analyst, Ms. Mika Onodera, JICA Expert, and Mr. Tibey Ongalibang, Digital Marketing Representative. Together, the delegation showcased Palauโs world-class diving experiences, strong commitment to sustainable tourism, and rich marine biodiversity.
Palau achieved outstanding recognition at this yearโs event, securing two top awards:
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๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ โ received by His Excellency Mr. Peter Adelbai, Ambassador of the Republic of Palau to Japan
โข ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐, ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ โ received by Palau Visitors Authority Managing Director Mr. Kadoi Ruluked
These accolades further reinforce Palauโs global reputation as a premier diving destination, known for its pristine reefs, abundant marine life, and exceptional underwater visibility.
The Palau Booth attracted strong interest throughout the event, engaging thousands of visitors and industry partners seeking new travel opportunities and diving experiences.
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Hiroko Sakuma, a singer-songwriter featured across 64 radio stations nationwide and previously highlighted on Eco Paradise FM, interviewed Mr. Kadoi Ruluked. The discussion focused on promoting Palau across Japanese radio platforms in support of the direct flight route between Japan and Palau.
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Mr. Koji Yamamoto was officially appointed as Palauโs Sports Tourism and Goodwill Ambassador for Cycling and Triathlon Events in the Japan market, supporting efforts to expand Palauโs presence in sports tourism.
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The Palau Visitors Authority met with the Japanese production team of Grand Blue Anime to explore a strategic partnership that will feature Palau as a destination in the upcoming anime series.
On the same day, the Palau Visitors Authority also met with its newly appointed Japan representative, AVIAREPS, to strengthen in-market representation and coordination.
Additionally, the Palau Visitors Authority met with Mr. Kuniharu Ebina, President of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), along with his team, to discuss the promotion of educational and sustainable tourism in Palau, including potential collaborations targeting student travel and long-stay programs.
These engagements reflect Palauโs continued efforts to strengthen international partnerships, expand market reach, and position itself as a leading destination across both leisure and niche tourism segments.
