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Welcome to the 25th Dreaming Edition of the Japan Travel Trade Newsletter!
This month’s newsletter highlights include a feature on Gifu’s sustainable tourism initiatives, unique craft workshop ideas in Tokyo and an insider's guide to the lesser-known Shinetsu Trail.
In other news, we will have a stall at the Snow Travel Expo in Melbourne on Sunday, 15 May and in Sydney on Sunday, 22 May. Why not drop by to say hello or ask us questions about Japan travel. We hope to see you there!
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Insider Tip
#18: Enjoy your noodles - slurp!
Most people from English-speaking countries are taught to make as little noise as possible when eating, and that it is rude to slurp your noodles or soup. However, in Japan, it's sometimes said to be quite the opposite. If you don't slurp your noodles, the cook may think that you're not enjoying your food, so the next time you go out for ramen in Japan, make as much noise as you can, and try not to splash the soup on yourself!
Practically speaking, slurping can allow you to get a mouthful of noodles even when using chopsticks (as opposed to twirling your spaghetti noodles around the tines of your fork), and you can eat hot foods more quickly as the rush of air cools the noodles as they're sucked into your mouth. Furthermore, aerating the soup this way releases more of the flavours and aromas, similar to how wine connoisseurs gurgle when tasting wine.
Learn more about how to enjoy ramen like a local with our guide, linked below.
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Travel Inspiration & Updates
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Gifu Prefecture has once again been recognised for its sustainable tourism initiatives. Read about the efforts of several communities in Gifu to preserve landscapes, natural resources and traditions for future generations.
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Diverse landscapes and untouched nature await in this hiker’s paradise. Learn more about this 110km-long trail and discover what makes it trail so special, the best time to visit, where to stay along the way and more.
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Amezaiku is the centuries-old craft of shaping candy into various forms. In this hands-on workshop at Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin in Tokyo, learn how to create a rabbit from a ball of candy under the guidance of experts.
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is known for its floral displays but also boasts plenty of activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. A new area including glamping-style accomodation and a bathhouse was launched last month.
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Sakura are known for their delicate and transient beauty, but they are more than simply beautiful cherry blossom trees, and are tied to Japan’s history, culture and identity. Learn more about the beloved blooms and how you can help your clients to enjoy them on a future trip.
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Kawagoe offers the opportunity to experience Japan from bygone times and is easily accessed from central Tokyo in around 30 minutes, making it a convenient day trip option. In the springtime, visitors can enjoy a scenic boat ride down a sakura-lined river, a festival and more.
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From regional specialties and unique modern offerings to restaurant etiquette, learn about the internationally adored dish that is ramen, directly from an expat in Tokyo.
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Resources for you and your clients
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Travel Trade Resources
Find e-learning programmes and webinars by JNTO & our partners; JNTO's photo and video library; brochures, maps and posters; inbound travel suppliers and more!
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Access travel advisories and the latest information on countermeasures the government and companies and facilities such as airlines, airports, railway companies and accommodation providers have implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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JNTO has worked with local governments and travel suppliers in Japan to highlight off-the-beaten-track experiential travel. The handpicked experiences are separated into 7 passions - Tradition, Outdoors, Cuisine, Cities, Nature, Art, Relaxation - allowing you to find activities suited to your clients' interests, all across the country. Visit the microsite to find an experience for any type of traveller.
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