TOKYO - Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) ‘s new insider guide to Japan features things to do and see that will sooth your soul. These contents are associated with the “Wellcation” concept that helps visitors relieve stress and anxiety arising from difficulties of the past year. Japan is often associated with big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but 70% of Japan’s … [Read more...] about Travel Spots to Sooth Your Soul, The Japan National Tourism Organization’s New Insider Guide to Japan
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Aizuwakamatsu Showcases “Samurai” Legacy
Aizuwakamatsu City, a final stronghold of "samurai" (feudal warrior) rule in Japan, held a press tour for foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in Tokyo from January 31 to February 2 to showcase its samurai heritage and promote inbound tourism to the area in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan. During the three-day tour, the correspondents were guided … [Read more...] about Aizuwakamatsu Showcases “Samurai” Legacy
Workshop on Gastronomy Tourism in Wakayama, Japan
The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) conducted a "Workshop on Sustainable Tourism: Gastronomy Tourism” from 17 to 23 November 2019 in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It was organized for the management-level stakeholders in tourism of the ASEAN Member States to learn cases of gastronomy tourism in Wakayama Prefecture. A total of 12 participants joined this workshop. The participants … [Read more...] about Workshop on Gastronomy Tourism in Wakayama, Japan
Helios Distillery: Launch Event for Ryukyu Awamori, Japan’s Oldest Distilled Liquor, Monday, December 9th, at Sydney’s famous restaurant, LuMi!
NAGO, Japan - (Press Media Release) - Helios Distillery, which manufactures and sells Awamori, which is a distilled liquor of Okinawa in the southernmost of Japan, will hold a launch event for a new product "Ryukyu Bijin 40% 700ml” at the famous Italian restaurant “LuMi Bar & Dining” in Sydney on Monday, December 9th. (Awamori, which is like SAKE, is one of Japan's leading … [Read more...] about Helios Distillery: Launch Event for Ryukyu Awamori, Japan’s Oldest Distilled Liquor, Monday, December 9th, at Sydney’s famous restaurant, LuMi!
Japan’s 16 Most Mesmerizing Destinations
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO, London Office) released a 360-degree VR video “[360-degree VR] JAPAN – Where tradition meets the future” on 16 January 2018. The video visualizing the essence of Japan and its culture was created as part of “JAPAN – Where tradition meets the future”, a large-scale inbound tourism promotion targeting 15 European countries, which started … [Read more...] about Japan’s 16 Most Mesmerizing Destinations
