Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category

A Thank You from Japan

New York, NY, March, 2012: Preparing for the first anniversary of the historic natural disaster that hit the northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), along with Japan Tourism Agency (JTA), expresses special appreciation for all the support from the American people, which brought 566,000 visitors from the US to Japan [...]

March 9, 2012   Posted in: Japan

JAPAN WEEK Celebrates the Centennial of Cherry Blossom in New York City

New York, NY, February 29, 2012: One of spring icons, cherry blossom, has been brought to the United States from Japan exactly 100 years ago, and Japan is celebrating the centennial in New York City.

February 29, 2012   Posted in: Japan, United States East

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan

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   Posted in: Japan