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Dear ,
Welcome to the February 2020 edition of the Japan Agent Update.
Sakura forecasts are out and the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, running until 10 March 2020. Most of Japan will have to wait until mid to late March for blososms, but Kawazu-zakura can be enjoyed from early February, perfect for those who want to hit the slopes but also experience the famed cherry blossoms.
Information on Japanese Festivals & Events:
- Events calendar by month
- General overview of major festivals
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~Insider Tip~
#12: Hanami (cherry blossom-viewing)
By now the allure of Japan's famed sakura (cherry blossoms) is world renowned, and most people know that along with the sakura comes hanami - cherry blossom-viewing parties. Full articles have been dedicated to this on travel blogs all over, so for today's insider tip I'll just give you the basics:
Hanami can take place in daytime or at night, anywhere where there are sakura trees. Many people take a tarp to stake out a preferred spot in a park in the early morning; tampering with someone else's tarp, even unattended, is frowned upon. Stock up on your food and drinks (which can include beer and wine; drinking alcohol in public is perfectly legal in most parts of Japan) and hunker down to admire the beauty and chat the day (or evening) away.
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Setouchi Seaplanes
Experience the wonder of the Seto Inland Sea from high up in the air with Setouchi Seaplanes. Flights depart from Onomichi or Hiroshima Airport with packages including a water take-off and landing.
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Top things to do in Kanazawa
Often referred to as "little Kyoto", Kanazawa has much to offer the traveller looking to experience Japanese culture but avoid the typical tourist trail. Its attractions include an old samurai neighbourhood, one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan, and an active geisha district.
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The sweet secrets of Shizuoka
Many travellers visit Shizuoka Prefecture to see Mt Fuji, but for those willing to spend a bit more time exploring, there are some sweet discoveries to be made.
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The world's first ever "sumo stable stay"
Enjoy exclusive access and insight into Japan's national sport. Experience mouth-watering chanko nabe, a staple of sumo wrestlers, interact with professional sumo wrestlers and watch their morning practice.
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Resources for your clients |
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Japan Visitor Hotline
Open 24hrs, 365 days a year.
Call for tourist information, or if you need assistance in case of emergencies (accident or sickness) or for support during natural disasters.
Ph: +81 (0)50-3816-2787
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Japan Official Travel App
Designed to make your trip to Japan smooth, safe and comfortable.
Features:
- Tourist information articles
- Restaurant listings
- Public transport route guidance
- Information on hospitals which provide foreign language services
- Alerts on natural disasters
- Find duty-free shops, luggage-forwarding spots and ATMs
- Search for Wi-Fi access points and Tourist Information Centers offline
Available in the App Store and Google Play.
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