Welcome to the April edition of Japan Agent Update.
We are very happy to annouce that Qantas will launch new direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Sapporo, meeting a growing demand from Australians wanting to travel to the popular Japanese ski holiday destination.Qantas will fly three times per week to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport between 16 December 2019 and 28 March 2020.For more information,
click here.
Also, as of 1st May 2019 will bring a new era 'Reiwa', when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends to the throne. The two characters composing the name, “Rei 令”and “Wa和” respectively mean “beautiful” and “harmony”. Furthermore, the name “REIWA” also includes the meaning of culture coming into being and flourishing when people bring their hearts and minds together in a beautiful manner.
★Upcoming Japanese Public Holidays: April & May "Golden Week"★
Mon 29 April - Shōwa Day
Tue 30 April - Emperor Akihito's Abdication
Wed 1 May - The Enthronement of His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince
Thu 02 May - Public Holiday
Fri 03 May - Constitution Day
Sat 04 May - Greenery Day
Mon 06 May - Children's Day
Many facilities normally closed on days of the week that fall on a public holiday will instead be open. Please check with individual facilities directly.
~Japan Roadshow Update~
Spaces limited !
Please take note of these new dates as we are changing up the schedule as compared to previous years!
Melbourne: 20 May 2019 (Monday) @ InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Sydney: 21 May 2019 (Tuesday) @ Hyatt Regency Sydney
Auckland: 23 May 2019 (Thursday) @ Pullman Auckland
The invitation has been sent out! If you have not received it, click below:
Japan Roadshow 2019
See you all there!