While travelling, spend time to explore your destination: Nissan's Kenichiro Yomura

Kenichiro Yomura took over the reins at Nissan India Operations as President in April last year and holds responsibility for Manufacturing, Research & Development and Joint Venture businesses at the company. His experience in the automobile industry spans over three decades. Prior to joining India operations he was overseeing Nissan's operations in the Middle East region as General Manager.

Yomura, a frequent traveler, travels around the globe but mostly for business. Presently based in India he travels the length and breadth of the country and whenever time permits he spends quality time with his family. He believes in exploring fun, various cuisines and new cultures.

We caught up with Kenichiro Yomura, President – Nissan India Operations, to learn more about his varied travel experiences. Following are the excerpts of the conversation:

Fox Traveller Diaries (FTD): If there is one place you can keep going back to for a holiday, where would it be?

Kenichiro Yomura (KY): As I am in India, Agra is one place I love to visit.

FTD: Tell us three good things about travelling.

KY:  Travelling allows us to spend time with the family, learn new cultures and relax completely.

FTD:  When you travel, what is a must carry for you?

KY:  My family and money.

KY:  It was when I went to Bahamas with my wife and daughter.

FTD:  As a traveller, what’s your tip for the others?

KY: Don’t carry extra luggage but yes carry the important things. Spend time to explore your destination.

FTD:  A colleague/co-worker from your industry with whom you would like to go on a holiday.

KY: No one in particular since most of the time I go on business trips.

FTD:  Have you ever been surprised by the taste of food, outside India? Where?

KY:  When I went to China I had Scorpion and Alligator.

FTD:  What and where has your best bazaar bargain been so far?

KY:  No, I don’t bargain as my family spends a lot of time bargaining whenever we travel.

FTD: Which has been the most unique destination that you ever visited? When and why?

KY: The Rocky Mountains in the US.

KY:  By just being part of the journey and spending time with family.

FTD:  A gourmet gaffe that you would like to share.

KY:  Cannot recollect any particular experience.

FTD: What has been your worst travel moment? Why?

KY: It happened in States, when we were hungry and had problem locating food joints.

FTD:  What is the best souvenir you ever bought for anyone?

KY:   Those that I have picked up for my daughter whenever I visit her.

Disclaimer: The views expressed are purely in the personal capacity of Kenichiro Yomura as a travel buff and has no bearing and/or correlation with his official role; Images, courtesy: Kenichiro Yomura