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Record visitor numbers to Japan as Lonely Planet awards world’s #2 country
SYDNEY October 28, 2015 – Japan is more popular than ever, with the latest statistics released by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showing visitor numbers to Japan are at an all-time high....
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Japan National Tourism Organization announces new partnership with...
SYDNEY October 30, 2015 – The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney Office has teamed up with award-winning digital agency Circul8 to revolutionise their digital marketing strategy to...
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Have a taste of Japan in Sydney this weekend!
SYDNEY November 5, 2015 – The ever-popular Matsuri in Sydney is back again this year at Darling Harbour on Saturday 7th November, 11am-7pm. Due to redevelopment in the area, this year’s venue is Palm...
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6 Tips For a Truly Authentic Japan Travel Experience
This article was contributed by Dean Wormald, creator of Japan Travel Mate, a Japan photo blog and travel guide. Find a festival There are thousands of local festivals throughout the country at all...
View ArticleNew JR TOKYO Wide Pass
JR East will launch the “JR TOKYO Wide Pass” for tourists visiting Japan from November 19, 2015. This new pass will replace the existing “JR Kanto Area Pass” that provides unlimited access to reserved...
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Five Lesser Known Japanese Dishes and How to Eat Them Like a Local
John Asano (http://japantraveladvice.com/) Japanese cuisine is famous the world over and is known for its fresh seasonal ingredients and immaculate presentation. Japanese food is best known for...
View ArticleNew Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass
JR East and JR West will launch the Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass to provide overseas tourists more economical travel from Osaka and Tokyo to the Hokuriku area. With this pass, visitors can travel...
View ArticlePartial restart of Hakone Ropeway Service
Following temporary suspension due to restrictions on access to the Owakudani crater area, Hakone Ropeway has restarted operations between Ubako Station and Togendai Station. A substitute bus service...
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Product Managers visit Kyushu, the Land of Fire
SYDNEY November 12, 2015 – Last month, eight product managers from Australia were invited on a 7-day familiarisation trip of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. The trip was...
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The perfect combination: Japanese skiing and an onsen afterward!
Owain Price has skied over 50 areas in Japan over the past 12 seasons, researching features for SnowAction magazine and their digital Japan Snow issues. After a dozen winters skiing Japan I have a...
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JNTO celebrates Lonely Planet selection as #2 country
SYDNEY November 25, 2015 – Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney Office hosted an exclusive media event on Monday night at Toko Sydney with Lonely Planet, to celebrate the recent...
View ArticleJapan Travel News: Summer 2015
A trip to Japan in winter is not complete without a visit to onsen (hot springs), especially after a day of hitting the slopes. Read more about enjoying hot springs in our latest newsletter here.
View ArticlePre-notice of proposal competition – Outdoor Advertising
We hereby announce the following planned proposal competition: Outdoor Advertising. For further details refer to Pre-Notice of Proposal Competition Outdoor Advertising
View ArticleNotice of Proposal Competition – Travel Expo 2016
We hereby announce the following proposal competition: Project Objective The Japan National Tourism Organization seeks proposals from reputable service providers to design the Visit Japan stand and...
View ArticleFree Wi-Fi on rap:it train from Kansai Airport to Namba Station
From 1st December 2015 Nankai Electric Railway is offering free Wi-Fi service on the limited express “rapi:t” operated between Kansai Airport and Nankai Namba Station. To use the free Wi-Fi service,...
View ArticleHayatabi Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP) Area Expanded to Kyoto
From 1st November, the Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited expanded the area covered by their Hayatabi Central Nippon Expressway Pass (CEP) to include Kyoto (sections from the Yokaichi IC and...
View ArticleJapan featured in Webjet Exclusives
Webjet Exclusives is currently featuring Japan! WebJet’s exclusive deals include Japan’s seasonal attractions, such as a cherry blossom tour and a ski package & Tokyo tour. Be quick – these...
View ArticleLaunch of JR East Pass (Tohoku area) and JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata area)
The JR East pass is being relaunched as the JR East (Tohoku area) and JR East (Nagano, Niigata area). Sales of the current JR East pass will end on 31 March 2016 for passes purchased overseas and 30...
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Tohoku Expressway Pass
The Tohoku Expressway Pass is a special service that allows unlimited use of Tohoku expressways through the ETC system at a flat rate. Service period From 1 November 2015 to 30 September 2016...
View ArticleNotice of Proposal Competition – Outdoor Advertising
We hereby announce the following proposal competition: Project Objective Japan National Tourism Organization is seeking proposals from reputable service providers to undertake outdoor advertising with...
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