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Dear ,
Welcome to the March edition of the Japan Travel Trade Newsletter.
March marks the stage for new beginnings as Japan eases into Spring. Expect southern Japan and Tokyo to be flooded with pink cherry blossom fever towards the end of the month. In case you missed it last month, click here for the official cherry blossom forecast.
JNTO participated in the AIME 2024 Expo in Melbourne 19-21st February. Japan was definitely trending and rising in its status as a MICE specialist destination. Click here to explore meeting and event ideas in Japan.
This month's newsletter will provide you with useful tips on 'golden week' shinkansen information, the latest Japan Airlines news, regional food guides, and more!
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Harriett Bougher
Business Development & Senior Assistant Marketing Manager
JNTO Sydney Office
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Insider Tip
2024 'Golden Week' Nozomi Shinkansen Reservations
April 26th- May 6th is Japan's 'golden week' of consecutive Japanese public holidays. To ease the crowds at stations during this time, the major Nozomi shinkansen will be operating on reserved seats only. Reservations can be made online via the JR website or app.
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Travel Inspiration & Updates
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Hanamiyama Park (Fukushima)
Every Spring, the beloved Hanamiyama park in Fukushima City bursts into a world of colour with over 20 varieties of flowers including cherry blossoms. Set amongst a mountainous backdrop, the park is free to enter and an easy day trip from Tokyo.
© Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association
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Japan Airlines First Class News
From the 1st June, JAL passengers can enjoy a first-class travel experience like no other on the JAL Boeing 777-300ER service on the Sydney-Tokyo Haneda route. Enjoy a flat bed in the JAL suite, the seasonal gourmet menu curated by renowned chefs, world-class hospitality, and many other perks!
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Cuisine in Japan is so much more than just sushi, ramen, and tempura. Explore Virtuoso's guide to exciting and unique regional cuisine from the seafood hub Hokkaido, to China and South-east Asia influenced culinary delights in Okinawa.
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Mid-April to May marks the start of the green tea season in Shizuoka prefecture. It is an opportunity to enjoy authentic experiences like visiting the picturesque green tea fields, leaf picking, and learning how to best serve heart-warming tea from local experts themselves.
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The Okura Tokyo received the five-star hospitality rating for a second year in a row in the Forbes Travel Guide 2024. It has also been accepted into the Virtuoso exclusive portfolio. Reprising the Okura legacy with a 2019 remodel, the hotel provides serene Japanese beauty and elegance with outstanding hospitality in a central Tokyo location. |
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Being Japan's very first UNESCO World Heritage site and the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film 'Princess Mononoke', Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to some of the best natural wonders in Japan and is well worth the trip south.
Yakushima has it all; waterfalls, ancient forests, pristine coastlines, and crystal-clear waters. Although not as easily accessible as other parts of Japan, its remote location means Yakushima has remained relatively untouched and never feels too touristy. |
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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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Advise your clients to complete their immigration and customs forms on ‘Visit Japan Web’ prior to departure to streamline their entry into Japan. |
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