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Dear ,
Welcome to the August edition of the Japan Travel Trade Newsletter for 2025.
The peak summer month of August is a time of many summer festivals and the Obon summer holiday period. Obon (held 13-16 August this year) is traditionally a time in Japan when relatives gather at their family homes, enjoy festive community dances, and take family outings. Transport including flights, trains, and highway buses will likely be crowded during this time so it is recommended to plan ahead for your clients.
Read on for information about Kyoto summer special openings, handy itinerary ideas and guides for your clients, and a secluded tropical island!
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Harriett Bougher
Business Development & Senior Assistant Marketing Manager
JNTO Sydney Office
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Training & Trade Resources
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Tokyo Tourism Expert e-learning series re-launched
Tokyo City Tourism have re-launched their popular Tokyo Tourism Expert e-learning series with fresh content, offering you the latest updates on Tokyo's hospitality scene, attractions, and unique experiences. There are some incredible prizes to be won for those travel advisors that complete the course by end of this year. Click here for more information and to register. |
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JNTO New Zealand Representative
For our New Zealand trade, we have our wonderful JNTO Representative Melissa Roberts based in New Zealand ready to help for all your Japan travel enquiries. Click here to contact Mel. |
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Travel Inspiration & Updates
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Kyoto Summer Special Openings 2025 (Kyoto Prefecture)
Until 30 September 2025, Kyoto City will open exclusive access to travellers to some of the city's sacred and historically important sites that are usually closed to the public.There will also be some special evening 'light-up' events.Click here for more information.
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Hiroshima Airport has produced a handy guide on sightseeing in the Setouchi and San'in regions. At your fingertips, you can have access to great alternative destinations and experiences for your client such as Hagi castle town, time-slipped Tomonoura port town, the famed Japanese gardens in Adachi Museum of Art and more! Click here for the guide.
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Wakatsuru Saburomaru Whisky Distillery (Toyama Prefecture)
A great local whisky distillery that has been around since 1952. Famous for whiskies with a smoky aroma and a unique distilling process, this distillery is now offering tours with tastings. Group packages/ tours also available for groups of 14 pax or more. With easy access from Kanazawa and Toyama City, it's a great experience add-on for clients interested in Japanese whisky.
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MIMARU has relaunched its popular Pokémon rooms across 10 locations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. The rooms have proved a hit amongst domestic and international visitors alike. Great for your clients with young children or Pokémon fans! Click here for more information.
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One of the multiple Amami Islands scattered between Kagoshima and Okinawa, Yoron Island (or Yoronjima) is a subtropical paradise renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. In recent years, Yoron Island has been recognised for its commitment to sustainable tourism (top 100 Green Destinations of 2023), by taking initiatives to preserve the island's unique culture and supporting coral conservation.
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Resources for you and your clients
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Japan Travel Etiquette Guide
Help protect and preserve the beauty of Japan and an all round travel experience for your clients by educating them on travel etiquette and manners that may be unique to Japan. Japan Tourism Agency has created this useful guide on how to be a responsible traveller and promote sustainable tourism in Japan.
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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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Advise your clients to complete their immigration and customs forms on ‘Visit Japan Web’ prior to departure to streamline their entry into Japan. |
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