Hama Tourist Service (President Yoshida Akira) in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, opened a new office building on July 17th to mark the 35th anniversary of its founding this year. The new building is two stories tall, with the office on the first floor and free space on the second floor, as well as a terrace where mini parties can be held. President Yoshida said, "We wanted to improve the work environment for our employees, with the emphasis on providing a comfortable space for customers to apply for and consult about trips." He also hopes that the building will be used as an information desk for inns and as a place for business negotiations with salespeople visiting from the local area. "We want our salespeople to come here to relax. We want to respond to their feelings, as they have come from far away," he said, welcoming visitors to the company. On the day, colleagues from travel agencies and hosting organizations drove by bus from Osaka to celebrate.