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JAPAN TRAVEL UPDATES
June 2024 |
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Ishikawa Prefecture – Kanazawa’s Lion Dance Feast
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Experience the Kaga Shishimai, a unique lion dance, at Kanazawa House in Ishikawa. Enjoy a feast of regional festival delicacies while watching this rare performance, traditionally seen only during local festivals. The show, complete with authentic masks and tools, offers a deep dive into the rich culture of Ishikawa, encompassing history, cuisine, and performing arts. Accessible from Tokyo via a brief Shinkansen ride followed by a short bus trip, this is a cultural journey not to be missed.
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Fukui Prefecture – Historic Seaside Stay |
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Immerse yourself in Obama, a historic port city, by staying in a traditional townhouse next to the Sea of Japan. Relive history in lodgings that date back to the Meiji period. Stroll through an Important Preservation District, savor local specialties like Wakasa fugu and Echizen crab, and enjoy the blend of modern amenities with authentic charm. Conveniently located just a few hours from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya, Obama offers a deep dive into Japan’s cultural heritage.
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Toyama Prefecture – The Kokiriko Experience |
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Experience the Kokiriko, Japan’s oldest folk song, on a one-on-one guided tour in Gokayama (Kaminashi), a village rich in culture and surrounded by UNESCO-listed gassho-style villages. Discover Gokayama’s unique heritage, interact with locals, visit the historic Murakami House, and craft a traditional sasara instrument. Learn the Kokiriko dance with your own sasara, guided by an English-speaking interpreter. Contact the Nanto City Tourism Association to book your journey!
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JAL A350-1000 Dallas Fort Worth – Tokyo (Haneda) Service Begins |
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ANA’s 11 Consecutive Years of 5-Star Excellence |
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East Japan Railway Enhances Ticket Services for Visitors
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THE FINE PRINT/LEGAL STUFF
Information is provided in this Japan Travel Update as a courtesy to readers of this newsletter. Though JNTO endeavors to ensure the information is accurate, users of the information are to act on such using their own judgment and at their own risk. Neither JNTO nor any holder of a copyright to the information shall be held responsible in any way whatsoever for any loss or misunderstanding, either direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of utilizing the information. |
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Publisher: Japan National Tourism Organization
URL: www.japan.travel/en/us
New York Office (in odd months)
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email: infonyc@jnto.go.jp
Los Angeles Office (in even months)
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email: infolax@jnto.go.jp |
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