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Dear ,
Welcome to the twelfth Dreaming Edition of the Japan Travel Trade Newsletter!
This month we are bringing you a number of new resources that JNTO has recently launched, including a redesigned trade resources page and microsites for 100+ Experiences in Japan and Adventure Travel in Japan!
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NEW Safe Travel Pictograms
Travel suppliers across the country are taking increased measures to ensure the safety of guests and staff. JNTO has released a set of pictograms, which we have distributed to suppliers across the country, in an effort to make these measures uniform and easy to understand by visitors.
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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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New training and trade resources
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NEW Travel Trade Resources page
Our travel trade resources landing page has been redesigned to make it easier to find the resources you need! We have added sub-pages for each resource:
- Training resources for travel trade (as introduced in last month's newsletter)
- Brochures, maps & posters
- Photo & video library
- Inbound travel supplier information
- Statistics... and more!
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Tokyo Tourism Expert Program
Want to become a Tokyo Expert? From key general information to area guides for Tokyo's major neighbourhoods, you will come away from this program with insider tips and model itineraries for Japan's biggest city.
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Travel Inspiration & Updates
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Adventures in Japan
Explore the lesser known tropical islands of the south or carve up the powder on the slopes of the wintery north. Whether it’s extreme sports like bungee jumping, or just a relaxing round of 18 on one of the breathtaking golf courses around Japan, you’ll find an adventure that calls for you.
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100+ Experiences in Japan microsite
Expanding on the success of our brochure,
100 Experiences in Japan, this microsite now contains over 350 hands-on experiences across the country! Filter by category (such as Tradition, Cuisine or Nature) or by region (or both!), to see what awaits your clients in Japan when travel opens up again.
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Japan in April
April brings more than just sakura; mountain locations closed in the winter months (such as the Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route) begin to open up. Read our April guide for more details or to plan ahead, discover what's on in May.
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April is a month full of exciting festivals celebrating cherry blossoms and traditional culture. Read on to see a list of festivals throughout Japan for April 2021 – while dates may vary slightly each year, it can be a useful reference for planning any future travel to Japan.
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Discover Japan's Chugoku region
Many visitors stick to the Golden Route (Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto). However, the relatively unexplored Chugoku region (Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi) is the perfect place to experience some quintessential Japanese culture and to better understand the country and its people.
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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time was released in Japan on 8 March – the final instalment of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. Here are a couple of attractions in Japan that are sure to interest fans of this cult-classic anime series.
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JR-West Hotels Update
JR-West Hotels have set and observed new "Clean & Safety" hygiene standards, and have received the coveted Trusted Cleanliness Badge, a certificate issued by Trust You, one of the top class platforms in the hotel industry. (JR-West Hotels brands include Hotel Granvia, Hotel Vischio by Granvia, Nara Hotel and Potel)
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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. See the top 100 in the brochure, or visit the microsite for even more inspiration. |
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Designed to make your trip to Japan smooth, safe and comfortable.
Features:
- Tourist information articles
- Restaurant listings
- Public transport guidance
- List of hospitals with foreign language services
- Natural disasters alerts
- Find duty-free shops, luggage-forwarding spots and ATMs
- Search for Wi-Fi access points and Tourist Information Centers offline
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