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Japan Travel Updates September 2024
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Educational Tools & Resources |
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Explore Shizuoka – Tea Village Adventure Tour in Shizuoka
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Rogaining is an exhilarating outdoor adventure that’s growing in popularity across Japan. Perfect for families and explorers, this unique team-based activity allows participants to navigate the stunning ‘Satoyama’ countryside while racing to visit checkpoints and earn points. From tea villages to hot springs, rogainers uncover hidden gems while taking on a thrilling challenge. It’s an unforgettable way for tourists to experience the lesser-known beauty and culture of Japan’s landscapes.
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Kochi Prefecture – Yuzu Citrus Season is Almost Here! |
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Kochi Prefecture is the biggest producer of yuzu in Japan and this citrus is deeply rooted in the daily life of Kochi. In autumn, yuzu villages like Umaji and Kitagawa, are abuzz with activity, as farmers busily bring in the harvest and drive small trucks filled with crates of yuzu to sell.
Multiple days or one day tours are available to follow the story of yuzu village or to learn local food culture by cooking veggie-sushi using this aromatic citrus that has captured the imagination of chefs around the world today!
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Kyoto City Tourism – Jidai Matsuri Festival
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The Jidai Matsuri Festival, one of Kyoto's biggest events, celebrates the city’s rich history. Held every October 22, it features a grand procession organized by Heian Jingu Shrine.
Over 2,000 participants parade in traditional costumes, representing key periods of Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration back to the Heian era.
The festival honors Kyoto’s role as the ancient capital, offering visitors a captivating glimpse into Japan’s cultural heritage.
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Visit Kinosaki – Kinosaki Marine World Access Pass with Fishing Experience |
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Extend the fun and magic of your trip to Kinosaki Onsen with a visit to Kinosaki Marine World! Enjoy shows with dolphins, sea lions, and walruses!
Prep your own lunch at the aquarium with a fishing session, and enjoy your fresh catch as tempura with some ice cream as dessert.
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Every Night is a Full Moon at
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo |
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Enjoy Seamless Travel to
Universal Studios Japan |
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Enjoy a Family-Friendly Culinary Experience at Tokyo's Market |
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Escape to The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama This Fall |
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Experience Luxury with a View at Newly Opened THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL |
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ANA Announces Complimentary Wi-Fi |
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Ex AL A350-1000 Dallas Fort Worth – Tokyo (Haneda) Daily Service Begins |
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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 even months)
250 Park Avenue, Suite 1900, New York, NY 10177
email: infonyc@jnto.go.jp
Los Angeles Office (in odd months)
707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 4325, Los Angeles, CA 90017
email: infolax@jnto.go.jp |
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