Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category
Find World Records in Japan
New York, NY, January 10, 2012: It is easy to find things recognized as the “world’s number-1” in a small country in Far East: Japan carries more than 400 Guiness world records, including the tallest lighthouse (348 feet tall Marine Tower in Yokohama), the steepest roller coaster made from steel (121 degrees, 95 feet drop [...]
January 10, 2012
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New Year, New Tourist Information Center in Tokyo, Japan
New York, NY, December, 2011: Even with thorough research in advance and digital travel guides and apps, many travelers would like to gear up more with in-person the updated travel information before getting around the country of the rising sun. Tourist Information Center (TIC), the JNTO-operated information center that has been a must-stop for many [...]
December 29, 2011
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Visit Japan to Help
New York, NY, October, 2011: Whilethe northeastern Japan still experiences some aftermath of the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami in March, international relief has been touching Japan’s most needed communities. As six months have passed, among those who have been giving hands to the tsunami affected communities are American tourists.
October 19, 2011
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15 Free Things to Do in Tokyo
Tokyo has a reputation as an expensive city, but it offers a wide range of options for even the most budget-conscious traveller. Here is a list of great free things to do in Japan’s capital.
July 22, 2011
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Be a Travel Volunteer in Japan – Enter a Contest by July 30th to Win a Trip To Japan
In an effort to support the Travel Industry in Japan, The Real Japan on the 6th of July launched a Worldwide Online Contest to win a 100+1 day trip to Japan, called TRAVEL VOLUNTEER.The idea for this project came from one of the employees at The Real Japan, while brainstorming how to bring Tourism back [...]
July 12, 2011
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Appoints Canadian Representative
TORONTO – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Akira Tsushima (Pictured) as its new representative in Canada. This is the first time the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which oversees the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, has had a tourism representative in Canada.
June 22, 2011
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10 Reasons to Visit Japan This Summer
Most of Japan is back to normal following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on 11 March. Many parts of Japan, including popular holiday destinations such as Hokkaido, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt. Fuji, Nagasaki and Okinawa, incurred no disruption to infrastructure and everything in these areas has continuously operated as normal.
June 15, 2011
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No Longer a Threat – Japan Needs Tourists
March 2011 is one of the most tragic months for Japan. However, even though the tsunami and Fukushima nuclear plant posed a threat, the situation is now under control and Japan is not a dangerous place to visit.
June 13, 2011
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Celebrity Rush in Japan Includes Lady Gaga!
New York, NY May, 2011: More and more Americans are resuming travel to Japan, and the country has been a popular destination among international celebrities. Pop superstar Lady Gaga is heading to Tokyo in June for the Video Music Aid Japan, an international music television event to benefit the Japanese Red Cross. She expressed her [...]
May 30, 2011
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City Of Kyoto Welcomes Blossom Japan In 2012
As the 2011 Cherry Blossom season is ending in many major cities of Japan including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Hiroshima, Blossom Japan, a Lucioles event, is preparing for its second debut in Japan next year. The City of Kyoto welcomes Blossom Japan 2012, from the 13-16 February, allowing all participants to discover what is [...]
May 11, 2011
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