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J A P A N for Travel Trade
Vol. 12 SEPTEMBER 2022 |
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D E S T I N A T I O N Amazing Hakuba |
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©Japan Ski Experience
Since hosting the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Hakuba Valley in Nagano prefecture has been a hot ski destination for international travellers, with 10 resorts dotted at the base of the Ushiro Tateyama Mountain Range, also known as the Northern Japan Alps. Sarah Mulholland from Japan Ski Experience tells us why its powder snow is only the tip of the iceberg into what makes Hakuba Valley really special. Read more |
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W T M World Travel Market @ ExCeL |
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Visit JNTO JAPAN stand AS800 to forge new connections and catch up with us. We have exciting co-exhibitors with us. Register as a buyer on the WTM official site, and you are automatically entitled to free entrance. To arrange meetings, use the WTM online appointment system. Read for more information here.
Better still, we have Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau stand (AS840) and Hankyu Travel International stand (AS803) nearby. Together we'll have a variety of 27 suppliers in our very own corner of WTM. Come and get inspired with new holiday ideas. We all look forward to meeting you there. |
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F L I G H T BRITISH AIRWAYS Resumes Tokyo service |
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British Airways will resume its London Heathrow to Tokyo service and operate daily flights between the two cities from November 2022. Fly with BA to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and discover the Japanese capital's extraordinary cultural and heritage delights. Whether visiting the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, or going shopping and exploring Akihabara, Tokyo is the perfect destination for any traveller. See the latest press release here. |
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H OT E L MARUFUKURO - Birthplace of Nintendo in Kyoto |
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© Marufukuro
The birthplace of Nintendo in Kyoto, Japanhas officially reopened as Hotel “Marufukuro” with a restoration of the original building and a new annex. The initial headquarter office of Nintendo, first built in 1930, has been revamped into an 18 room boutique hotel with partial renovations of the original building and a new annex designed by the grandfather of Japanese contemporary archtecture,Tadao Ando. Read more. |
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Now not only JAPAN but Japan's regions will be available as training modules on Online Travel Training (OTT).The knowledge you will learn in this 20-minute complete training will be indispensable! Pick your favourites from THE JAPAN SELECTION. Here is a brief introduction to each training.
Hokkaido is a magical and fascinating place located in the northernmost part of Japan. The clean air, colourful flowers and majestic mountains are some of the most pristine natural features in Japan attracting many nature lovers. Besides that, interesting experiences, fresh and tasty food and much more, discover what Hokkaido has to offer!
TOKYO
Tokyo offers tradition and innovation. From the trendy shopping districts of Harajuku and Shibuya, to the luxury flagships of Ginza. Shinjuku is the thriving business district; a mix of gleaming skyscrapers and atmospheric back streets with tiny bars. Tokyo is a foodie paradise with Michelin-starred restaurants along with hundreds of delicious ramen and gyoza places!
SETOUCHI Region
The Setouchi Islands are a collection of thousands of islands of different sizes dotting the Seto Inland Sea. These isles have a mild climate, clean beaches, and sparkling blue waters, making them perfect for a short getaway from the nearby cities of Okayama, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, and Kobe. The islands are also home to one of the region's most famous art festivals for art lovers.
Aptly named “Onsen Prefecture,” Oita is a lush corner on the island of Kyushu, where every minute, gallons and gallons of steaming-hot, mineral-rich water emerges from its springs. Restore your energy levels by immersing yourself in open-air baths in the countryside, dine on abund ant, fresh seafood, wild game and vegetables, and marvel at mysterious, ancienttemples.Complete the training and you could be the lucky winner of a Hello Kitty Blanket.
OKINAWA
Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, is a chain of islands with a unique history as an independent kingdom, a distinctly subtropical climate, and the birthplace of karate. Explore the ruins and restored castles of the Ryukyu kings, and visit magnificent beaches and coastlines with a fantastic array of coral and undersea life. Switch on your island mindset forget the clock and follow the sun.
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We are getting ready to welcome you back. Japan has now reopened to tourists on package tours with a tourist visa. The tours will only be operated on a conditional basis. We would recommend you consult with your DMC. At the moment there is no individual travel.For the latest update, go to Practical Information for Traveling to Japan
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