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Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture displays beautiful shades of lavender and violet with its stunning array of wisteria flowers in May. Grown on overhead frames so they can gracefuly fall in wisteria stalactites, they bloom brightly in the day and are illuminated at night. Don't miss the street food and regional limited wisteria-flavoured desserts. |
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Spring is on its way out and Japan begins to warm up in anticipation for the summer. Being neither too hot nor too cold, it's the perfect time to take a trip to Japan. Floral spectacles, such as the hanging wisteria, or the blooming nemophila blossoms make their appearances, taking place of the recent blooming cherry blossoms.
This month’s newsletter includes a guide to Japan in May; an adventure travel spotlight on Nakasendo; the digital nomad visa update and much more.
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JNTO will be attending the 2024 Snow Travel Expo in Melbourne on the 19th May and and in Sydney on the 26th of May respectively. Come and learn about some hidden ski and snow gems in Japan at this free ticketed event! There will be many other ski resorts and representatives from Japan as well. Click here for more information.
We hope to see you there! |
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Japan in May
Sakura season reaches its conclusion in May, with colder regions being the last to reach their peak blooming period. But no need to fear, as other locations bloom their own regional flowers, such as the nemophila blossoms in Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture, or the shibazakura in Hitsujiyama Park in Saitama Prefecture. |
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Fuji-Q Highland
Release your inner daredevil and ride scream-inducing roller coasters at Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi Prefecture. For those who enjoy tamer experiences, there are also gentler attractions for young children and families. Bask in clear views of Mt Fuji on a clear day.
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Dogo Onsen
Step back in time to one of the oldest hot springs and bathing houses in Japan. It is said that the main building of Dogo Onsen inspired the bathhouse in the famous Ghibli anime 'Spirited Away'.
What's more is that Dogo Onsen is tattoo friendly! Take note that while open for business, there is some conservation work taking place until the end of this year.
Click here for more details.
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Less than an hour from central Tokyo, step into the world's first public museum solely devoted to the traditional art of Bonsai. The museum has over 120 bonsai, some of which was estimated to be about 1,000 years old. The museum also has workshops and exhibitions all year round. |
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Traverse along Nagano Prefecture's ancient roads. Nakasendo, which is one of the major routes that connects Kyoto and Tokyo, will have travellers feel like they have taken a step back in time to the Edo period.
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Enjoy excursions into forests and mountains on Yakushima Island National Park. Guests are encouraged to bring reusable bottles and drink the purified water from the rivers of Yakushima, encouraging sustainable practices while basking in nature.
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Digital Nomad Visa
A new 6-month 'digital nomad' visa was introduced at the beginning of March. Remote workers can now enjoy working and travelling in Japan for up to 6 months.
Click here for more details.
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Osaka World Expo 2025
The World Expo will be held 13th April to 13th October in Osaka. Don't miss out on your chance to witness the latest technology, world knowledge, and sharing of ideas with leading global specialists! See the official website for more information and tickets.
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JNTO Sydney Office services
If you have any Japan travel questions, please contact us using our enquiry form. Our self-service brochure room is open Monday to Friday* from 10am-4pm (AEST). You can also find a wide selection of digital brochures online.
* Please note we are closed on some Japanese public holidays. See the latest list here.
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Visit Japan Web
Register immigration and customs information on Visit Japan Web prior to your departure to expedite airport arrival procedures in Japan. There are two forms: immigration (the digital equivalent of a disembarkation card) and customs.
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Virtual backgrounds
Transport yourself to Japan, virtually, and brighten up your video calls with our collection of virtual backgrounds featuring beautiful sights from across Japan.
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Monthly event calendar
Find out what festivals and events will be on during your visit. The monthly calendars are released around the middle of the month and cover events across the whole country.
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Japan Visitor Hotline
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Call for tourist information, if you need assistance in case of emergencies (accidents or sickness) or for support during natural disasters.
Ph: +81 (0)50-3816-2787
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Our mailing address is:
Japan National Tourism Organization
Suite 1, Level 4, 56 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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