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Cycling in Shinanomachi Nagano
Partners Information: Enjoy a leisurely cycle through the Japanese countryside and admire the beauty of national parkland. Shinanomachi, a rural town of northern Nagano prefecture, offers rental...
View Article1-day Flower Tour of Eastern Hokkaido
Partners Information: From late May to early June, Eastern Hokkaido is blanketed in pink with beautiful shibazakura (pink moss). Take a day tour from Sapporo to see the shibazakura, blooming alongside...
View ArticleRice planting at Hida Folk Village
Partners Information: Rice planting in beautiful rounded rice field! Rice planting season is coming. In Japan, only two rounded rice fields remain and one can be found in Takayama. These special rice...
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3 Days in Yakushima
This October, I was lucky enough to spend 3 days on Yakushima, a small, circular island 135km south of Kagoshima city. Before going, I’d heard about some of the island’s more famous attractions, like...
View ArticleSatoyama Run in Hida Takayama 2018
Partners Information: SATOYAMA RUN in HIDA TAKAYAMA 2018 Sato means ‘homeland’ and yama means ‘mountain’. In the mountain villages of Takayama, locals live in harmony with nature. In the Satoyama Run...
View ArticleFreeze Ray Sliders ride opening at Universal Studios Japan
Partners Information: A new Freeze Ray Sliders ride is opening in the World’s Largest Minion-themed Area at Universal Studios Japan! The grand opening date is Saturday, 30 June 2018. About Freeze Ray...
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Hoshino Resorts launches Omo brand hotels
Partners Information: Hoshino Resorts launched OMO, their fourth brand of hotel themed – Get down with the local rhythm. OMO Hotels are made for budget-conscious travellers that want to live like...
View ArticleDiscover Koyasan and Kumano Kodo by Bus
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage listed sites of Koyasan and Kumano Sanzan by bus. 1. Koyasan <-> Kumano Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus ticket Connecting Koyasan and Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Business Development and Marketing Assistant Manager
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is a Japanese government body which aims to promote Japan to travellers from overseas. JNTO Sydney Office promotes to the Australian, New Zealand and the...
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Journey to Eastern Hokkaido
I was lucky enough to visit Hokkaido’s doto region – Eastern Hokkaido on a recent trip to Japan. Places to see Notsuke Peninsula Notsuke is a curved ‘prawn-shaped’ peninsula stretching 26km into the...
View ArticleMaizuru Castle
Partners Information: After the downfall of Takeda Shingen, Maizuru Castle (also known as Kofu Castle) was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Hideyoshi was known as the man who unified Japan. Today, Maizuru...
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Specialities of Takeo City, Saga Prefecture
Partners information: Introducing 3 Specialities of Takeo City, Saga Prefecture in Kyushu 1) Saga Gyu Saga-yu Sukiyaki L.B. (Saga’s brand high-quality beef) Saga-gyu (Saga Beef) won the JR KYUSHU lunch...
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Tsubamesanjo in Niigata Prefecture
Partners Information: Tsubamesanjo, Niigata Prefecture Welcomes the Green Season Tsubamesanjo in Niigata Prefecture is blessed with an abundance of beautiful nature. Mt. Kugami (Kugamiyama), located a...
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Evangelion XR Ride returns to Universal Studios Japan
Partners Information: Evangelion XR Ride, a ride attraction based on the popular anime series Neon Genesis EVANGELION, will return to Universal Studios Japan for a limited period only, from Friday 6...
View ArticleKyoto Accommodation Tax
Partners Information: The City of Kyoto will start charging an accommodation tax from 1 October, 2018. The tax will be levied on guests staying at accommodation facilities/residences, which accept...
View ArticleSummer 2018 in Kinosaki Onsen: Calendar of Events
Partners Information: Summer 2018 in Kinosaki Onsen: Calendar of Events Summer is full of events and shows in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture. This year, they will happen over a one month period from...
View ArticleHokkaido Day Tour
Partners Information: Day tour of Hokkaido visiting Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley), Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya & Showa-shinzan Take a full day tour to some of the best and most popular natural...
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Road to Shiretoko Peninsula
Read part 1: Journey to Eastern Hokkaido here. We drove towards Shiretoko Peninsula – considered to be Japan’s last unexplored region. The name ‘Shiretoko’ comes from the Ainu (the indigenous people of...
View ArticleKobe City starts online activity booking site
Partners Information: Book local activities and experiences in Kobe via the new website offered by “Feel Kobe +” the Official Kobe Travel Guide. Visit the new site...
View ArticleShinhotaka Ropeway Star-gazing Tour
Partners Information: Shinhotaka Ropeway Star-gazing Tour Take a trip up into the night sky! Ride the Shinhotaka Ropeway at night and see the stars at 2,156 meters above sea level.（Reservations...
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