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Dear ,
Welcome to the June edition of the Japan Travel Trade Newsletter for 2025. It's hard to believe that we are halfway through 2025 already!
Although the official 'rainy season' of June may not seem like the most appealing time of year to visit Japan, there is no shortage of things to do. It is a great time to beat the crowds at popular attractions as well as experience uniquely June activities like the blooming of hydrangeas, and the visiting of picturesque landscapes like water-filled rice paddies.
Read on for important JNTO Roadshow and Webinar registrations, handy Japan cruise port information, and an introduction of a regional town close to my heart!
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Harriett Bougher
Business Development & Senior Assistant Marketing Manager
JNTO Sydney Office
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JNTO Japan Roadshow Buyer Registrations
Registrations are still open for our Japan Roadshows in August! Do not miss out on the chance to network with a huge range of suppliers from Japan, and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences and regions Japan has to offer!
Monday 25 August - Sydney
Tuesday 26 August - Melbourne
Thursday 28 August - Auckland
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Training & Trade Resources
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JNTO Educational Webinar - Japan 101
Don't miss out on the first of our four part webinar series at 12pm Wednesday June 19.
Learn the basics of travel in Japan from regions, climate, transportation (including the mind-boggling JR system), accommodation types as well as practical resources and tips to better support your clients. There will also be a $100 gift card up for grabs if you join live! Register here. |
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Explore Oita with a Self-Famil Package from Oita Prefecture
Oita Prefecture is offering Australian agents a $500 self-famil pass to explore the region on your next trip to Japan.
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Sunflower Ferry Cabin – Overnight Osaka to Beppu in a private suite
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Accommodation Credit – Stay in Beppu or Yufuin at a preferred property
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Attractions Package for Two – Includes onsen museum, Beppu ropeway, private onsen experience, cooking classes and more.
Click here for more information. |
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Hiking Shizuoka: A webinar by
Explore Shizuoka
Tune in at 10am Tuesday June 17 to discover Shizuoka’s hiking experiences with Kiwi guide and Japan-based tourism expert Tony Everitt.
Click here to register
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Travel Inspiration & Updates
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'Blue Heaven' at Unshoji Temple (Akita Prefecture)
See over 2000 hydrangea flowers that turn Unshoji's temple grounds into a 'blue heaven' exclusively from 14 June to 21 July. Combine this with a cycle tour of the Oga Peninsula and a visit to the Namahage Museum for a fascinating 'off-the-beaten' track experience. Click here for more inspiration.
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Learn about each of Japan's 64 cruise ports including access information and key sightseeing spots near the ports.
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Tobu Museum (Tokyo City)
Have clients travelling with kids, or are obsessed with trains? Private railway company Tobu Railway have their own museum where you can step inside historic train cars, see a live locomotive train show, and more. You can even have a go at driving the trains and buses through a simulator!
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Enjoy a spiritual and gastronomical retreat like no other at Hasedera Temple, founded in 686 and nestled in a tranquil mountain valley. The private half day retreat begins with a morning service (sutra chanting) at the temple. This is followed by an exclusive tour by a local monk of the ‘eleven-faced’ statue of Kannon that is usually off limits to the general public. Finally, your clients will enjoy and learn about
yakuzen medicinal cooking at a world renowned yakuzen expert’s house. Click here for more information and to book.
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This little town in Saga Prefecture that I called home for two years, has a lot to offer without the crowds! There is the beautiful and brightly coloured Yutoku Inari Shrine, one of only three major Inari shrines in Japan. There is also the famed ' Sake Brewery' street where you can try traditionally brewed sake, and step back in time amongst the preserved historic buildings from the Edo Period.
Neighbouring to Kashima, Ureshino City is also well worth a visit with an abundance of onsen, ryokan, and 'tea tourism' experiences.
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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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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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