Naminoue Shrine is located high up on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in Naha, Okinawa and plays an important role for seafarers and locals to pray to for a safe journey on the ocean. 
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September sees the transition from summer into autumn and offers a diverse range of activities, ranging from beach trips in warmer coastal areas, to seeing the first of the season’s autumn colours in Hokkaido.

 

This month we bring you 15 new virtual backgrounds to brighten up your video calls, news on Japan’s latest UNESCO World Heritage site listings and insider stories from the people of Kagoshima. We also have travel inspiration for cyclists, pop culture fans and traditional culture enthusiasts. 

 

COVID-19 health & safety information: 

Our webpage provides access to travel advisories and the latest information on countermeasures the government and facilities such as airlines, airports, railway companies and accommodation providers have implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19.

 

JNTO Sydney brochure room and travel information phone line closures:
Please note that due to the current situation, our public enquiry phone line and self-service brochure room will be closed until further notice. We have also suspended our hardcopy brochure mailing service. If you have any travel enquiries, please contact us using our enquiry form. For PDF/electronic brochures, please visit this link.

 
Find out what festivals and events are typically held in September. There is no shortage of ideas starting with the annual September sumo tournament in Tokyo to a riverside ceramic fair and many other noteworthy festivals. 

Enjoy 15 new beautiful images of Japan to use in your virtual catch-ups and meetings. This new collection features attractions from across the country including breathtaking autumn vistas, calming green scenes and charming townscapes from bygone times. 
 
Japan's latest UNESCO Natural World Heritage site consists of four stunning islands spanning Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures. Read our guide to discover why they’re each worth a visit in their own right. (Image ©OCVB)

 
The newest Cultural World Heritage site in Japan is a collection of archaeological sites in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region relating to the prehistoric Jomon Period. Find out more about this unique period in Japan’s history and where you can experience it. 


Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road is located within Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park and is one of Japan's first National Cycle Routes. Enjoy cycling amid the scenic natural surrounds of Mt Tsukuba and Lake Kasumigaura. 

Shiga Prefecture is home to many locations that have featured in anime or live-action adaptations such as Rurouni Kenshin. Here are 5 places to consider for a future trip.   
 

'People of Kagoshima' was started as a project to shine a light on the real lives and stories of everyday people in regional Japan. Meet a death metal samurai who’s an office worker by day, a surfer who runs a craft beer and burger joint and more. 

 
Experience the age-old tradition of sleeping on tatami at Guesthouse Fujitatami in Osaka, and make your own mini tatami mat at the small family-run factory next door. 

 
Have you entered our competition yet? There's still time to ‘Share Your Japan’ on Facebook & Instagram for your chance to win from a prize pool valued at more than $3,600! Entries close 5pm AEST on Monday, 20 September 2021.
 

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