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Japan Travel Updates March 2025
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Educational Tools & Resources |
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Explore Shizuoka – Japan’s Green Tea Capital Hosts the 2025 World Tea Festival
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Shizuoka, Japan’s green tea capital, invites tea lovers to immerse themselves in the World Tea Festival, held every three years in both spring and autumn. The Spring Festival (April 19 – May 21, 2025) coincides with the first tea harvest, offering hands-on experiences like tea picking and rolling, along with special tea-infused sweets and dishes at cafés across the prefecture. In autumn (October 23–26, 2025), the GRANSHIP convention center transforms into the World O-CHA Market, bringing together teas and utensils from around the world. Visitors can explore a tea farmer’s market, indulge in sweets and tea pairings, and take part in the ‘World Tea Party’, where international tea ceremonies and traditions come to life.
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Go Nagano – Exclusive Sake Experience in Nagano |
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Discover a new immersive sake experience in Nagano, Japan. Through a government-supported initiative, visitors can enjoy an exclusive Private and Personalized Sake Brewery Tour at Yukawa Sake Brewery—offering rare access to 370 years of craftsmanship and tradition. Limited to one group per day, the experience includes a private meal with the brewery owner, an expert-led sake tasting, and hands-on cultural activities like Edo-era herbal medicine and Oroku comb-making. Set in the breathtaking Kiso Valley, this three-day, two-night journey blends history, hospitality, and heritage for travelers seeking something truly special. Learn More |
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Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation – Journey of "Connection" |
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Eiheiji Town has organically absorbed the teachings and spirit of the head temple, Eiheiji Temple, which is renowned as a Zen training monastery, and has cultivated these teachings into the local culture. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will be introduced to the local way of living and make your own connection with the teachings that have been fostered here.
We will provide you with a journey that will transform your sense of being into one of gratitude and immersive cultural connection. Provided by
The Fukui Hito Mono Design Co.,LTD
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Hakone Tourism Association – Geisha Café & Bar Hana
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At the Hakone Geisha Association’s training hall, you can enjoy an authentic geisha experience, including traditional geisha performances and interactive games. Immerse yourself in the elegance of fan dances, playful parlor games, and the warm hospitality of real geisha. Don’t forget to take a commemorative photo with them in their stunning kimono!
[Furatto Geisha Experience Details]
Chat and take photos with geisha, enjoy their dance performances and traditional games
Schedule: First & third Saturday of each month
Time: 8:00 PM (40-minute session)
Admission Fee: Adults (16+): ¥3,000
Children (6–15): ¥2,000
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Kochi Prefecture – Extended Trip from Kansai |
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With the opening of Expo 2025 in Osaka just ahead, who needs ideas for extended trips from Kansai?
Our special page featuring suggested routes from Osaka to Kochi has been updated to provide a better and deeper understanding of our destination - the complete list of activities available in English by region, interviews of those who await you, and more!
Whether you have already planned your next trip to Japan or not, take a look to find out more about Kochi, Japan’s Best Kept Secret. Learn More or Contact for details.
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Visit Kinosaki – Kinosaki Onsen: Kansai's Premier Sustainable Hot Spring Village
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Visitors to the World Expo looking to escape the city bustle can travel to Kinosaki Onsen, a charming hot spring village near Osaka. Indulge in relaxation surrounded by the countryside, authentic onsen experiences, and a deep dive into Japanese culture.
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A New Base to Explore Setouchi |
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The Best Family Stay at MIMARU Osaka –
Your Ideal Base for Exploring Kansai |
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Launches New Global Gateway in Seattle Unveiling Nonstop Routes on
Hawaiian Airlines to Tokyo Narita |
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Daily Schedule Increase to Osaka Starting July 18
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SAVE 5% TRAVELING AS A GROUP |
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Peony Tours
Japan Discovery & Hokkaido Retreat - Enjoy a $400 per person discount
Travel agents receive 10% commission based on the total tour fare paid by the customer |
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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)
6100 Center Drive, Suite 925, Los Angeles, CA 90045
email: infolax@jnto.go.jp |
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