Selecting the perfect location for a major convention or training camp requires a delicate balance. The need to provide high-quality infrastructure and ensure the safety and comfort of participants must be supported by interesting cultural sights and activities. And having good weather certainly helps.

You can find all of this and more in sunny Miyazaki Prefecture, located on the southeastern side of Kyushu. Blessed with a subtropical climate, Miyazaki has both stunning beaches and dramatic mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Although under two hours by plane from Tokyo, the waving palm trees, relaxed atmosphere and warm breezes makes guests feel like they have arrived at an island resort.

The Phoenix Seagaia Resort, a short 20-minute drive from the prefecture’s main hub, Miyazaki Station, provides all the services needed for a successful conference, with the bonus of inspiring, uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean. Adjacent to the Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort, the newly renovated Seagaia Convention Center can cater to the needs of professional gatherings of all sizes, from company brainstorming sessions of under 100 people to international conferences with over 3,000 attendees. Seagaia hosted the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting for the 2000 Kyushu-Okinawa Summit, and with the reopening of Japan’s borders from the COVID-19 pandemic is looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world.