Japanese consul seeks to strengthen relationship with CNMI

Yoshiyuki Tomi was assigned to lead the Consular Office of Japan in Saipan in December.

“I would like to make the relationship between Saipan and Japan closer. I would like to strengthen the relationship between Saipan and Japan,” he told Marianas Press at a recent event in Saipan.

Meanwhile, according to the latest report from the Marianas Visitors Authority, visitor arrivals from Japan reached 989 in November 2025 compared to 479 in November 2024, a 107% increase and the fourth consecutive month of growth from the market.

When asked how the CNMI might be able to revive the tourism market, Tomi responded, “That is a very difficult question, but I will do my best. I will do my best.”

He said, “I want to make the Japanese people visit Saipan and enjoy the good environment and the very beautiful sea and sky of Saipan.”