Narita Airport: 30th Anniversary
June 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Narita International Airport celebrates its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, May 20. In the past 30 years, Narita has been used by approximately 680 million passengers, more than five times the population of Japan, and has handled around 41 million tons of cargo. It is one of the safest airports in the world and has not had a major accident during that time.
Narita opened in 1978 with one terminal... [Read more]
Family Fun in Japan
May 29, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ORIENT FLEXI-PAX TOURS INTRODUCES FAMILY FUN TOUR OF JAPAN
Leading tour operator adds Japan to its roster of family-friendly tour options in Asia
Orient Flexi-Pax Tours, a division of ISRAMWORLD, introduces a family tour of Japan, including kid-friendly excursions to Disneyworld and city tours of Tokyo and Kyoto.
“We’re continuing to see increasing demand for trips that cater to the whole... [Read more]
Japan’s Cities in Contrast
December 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PACIFIC DELIGHT’S SEVEN-AND 12-DAY SUPERVALUE PACKAGES OFFER A STUDY IN CITY CONTRASTS, FROM ULTRA-MODERN TOKYO TO VENERABLE KYOTO, AT AFFORDABLE RATES
For travelers fascinated by Japan’s ancient cultures and modern cities but wary of the normally higher costs associated with travel to this destination, Pacific Delight Tours is featuring... [Read more]
Trip to Japan Photo Contest
December 9, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ZEN GREEN TEA LIQUEUR Hosts ZEN PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Grand Prize winner to receive a seven-day, six-night trip for two to Japan.
ZEN Green Tea Liqueur, America’s first super-premium green tea liqueur, is
inviting consumers 21 and over to participate in the first ever “What is
Modern Zen?” photography contest.
ZEN... [Read more]
Tradition, Ritual, and Ancient Japan
July 6, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
BOULDER, CO, June 2007 The pace of modern life would seem to afford precious little time for contemplative ceremonies or stylized rituals.
In Japan, however, many aspects of ancient life permeate an otherwise hectic society. Whether participating in a three-hour tea ceremony, lodging at a ryokan (classical guest house in the Zen tradition) or indulging in the cleansing... [Read more]
Tokyo Notes Vol. 21
June 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Have you ever gone into Tokyo’s official website ?
If not, please do so now and periodically in future.
It is updated every (or every other) week with new information and
upcoming events.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
Profiles of overseas representatives and travel tips by Reps have been posted on pages below.
Please check it out !
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/citypromotion/rep/index.html
Baseball... [Read more]
FIFA U-20 World Cup and Hotel
June 3, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia, is offering fans
of “the beautiful game” two nights of luxurious accommodation and a full
day of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007 excitement.
The Hotel Grand Pacific is offering you an opportunity to see tomorrow’s
soccer stars in action. The FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament has seen
some of the game’s top players - Diego... [Read more]
Japan and China Joint Promotion
May 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
NEW YORK, NY – May 24, 2007 – China National Tourist Office (CNTO) and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) today announced the launch of a new joint online campaign, “Visit China and Japan,”... [Read more]
Win a Trip Through Cathay Pacific
February 15, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 8, 2007— Leading luxury international airline and Asia travel specialist, Cathay Pacific Airways, is giving away some great prizes including digital cameras and iPods during the month of February as part of its “Spot the Difference” sweepstakes. One lucky grand prize winner will win an All Asia Pass package for two, providing travelers an opportunity to visit up to 23 cities such as Hong... [Read more]
What’s Happening in Osaka Japan
October 14, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
In “OSAKA ASIAN BEAT 2006”, pop culture events will be held, packed with Asian Power in accordance with various categories such as movies/images, music, cooking, designs, etc. from mid-September to November.
Osaka-Asian Movie Festival
November 1 (Wed)-30 (Thu)
8 as-yet-unreleased movies will be shown, mainly from Korea, Hong Kong, China and Japan. A special project “Stamp Rally”... [Read more]
TCS-Expeditions World’s Great Faiths
October 2, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
SEATTLE, WA – When Jennifer DuBois, vice president of operations at TCS Expeditions read the book “Geography of Religion,” published by National Geographic, she was determined to create a quest that would allow travelers to explore and experience the world’s great faiths.
TCS Expeditions, known for its creative and one-of-a kind expeditions, began planning the first-ever, private-jet journey that would explore... [Read more]
Kanagawa Japan for October
September 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Kanagawa Prefecture updates “The Latest Festival & Event News
at Kanagawa” every month. We will be happy if our information
would be able to help your travel around Kanagawa and Japan.
Isehara Tourist Attraction “Dokan” Festival
Date: Saturday September 30 - Sunday October 1
Location: Vehicle-free areas around Isehara station, Isehara City
Events Around Tokyo
September 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
]Event: Tokyo Bay Great Fireworks
This is the largest fireworks festival held in Tokyo.
The night sky over Tokyo Bay is overwhelmed with continuous
flashes of bright colors. In addition to the Harumi area where
fireworks are launched, the show is viewable from various
locations in the Tokyo Bay area.
Date: Saturday,... [Read more]
Educational Help in Japan
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO), by establishing a direct link to the National Council for Promoting Educational Trips to Japan, has introduced a new system to help American schools (or companies/organizations working on their behalf) find a matching school in Japan for educational visits or exchange programs. Statistically speaking, 6,385 students made educational trips to Japan in fiscal 2004. It is hoped... [Read more]
Tokyo New from Japan Travel Updates
July 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Tokyo Marathon 2007
The 1st Tokyo Marathon is scheduled to be held on February 18 (Sunday), 2007; registration has been open since June 18, 2006. The 2007 Tokyo Marathon expects to draw 25,000 athletes for the Marathon and 5,000 athlete entrants for the 10km Race.
For details, visit http://www.tokyo42195.org/outline_e.html
Multilingual... [Read more]
New Lounge at John Lennon Museum
June 23, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Saitama, Japan … June 1, 2006 … The John Lennon Museum unveiled its first public lounge today. The exhibition facility, dedicated to the former Beatle, by his widow Yoko Ono, opened on October 9, 2000 – on what would have been John’s 60th birthday — in Saitama, Japan, just 40 minutes/15 miles north of Tokyo. The 2200 square foot lounge provides casual and comfortable modern couches, desks and chairs, along... [Read more]
From Japan Travel Updates
June 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Is now offering a special promotional rate through Aug. 31, 2006, “Stay 5 Get Super Saver Discount” for guests who stay for 5 consecutive nights or more.
http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/
Hotel New Otani Osaka Is offering a “Business Value Package” through Dec. 31, 2006. This special package... [Read more]
E-Tokyo Today’s First Issue
June 15, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Welcome to Tokyo Metropolis, where traditional and advanced cultures coexist! Come and discover the allure of Tokyo you have never seen. Tokyo awaits you with a true spirit of hospitality.
The e-mail newsletter e-Tokyo Today provides hot tourist information from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Please be sure to check it out as it is supplementary to the information letter Tokyo Today while providing timely information.... [Read more]
Japan’s Annual Atsuta Shrine Festival
May 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Atsuta Shrine attracts around 9 million visitors annually, and houses one of Japan’s three imperial regalia, placing it among the country’s most notable places of worship. Legend has it that over 1900 years ago, the goddess Amaterasu Omikami handed down to the imperial family a sacred sword which came to be one of the three regalia (curved jewels and a sacred mirror make up the other two). Also enshrined at Atsuta are... [Read more]
What’s New in Tokyo
May 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Events:
Exhibition: Collection of The Foundation Cartier pour
l’art contemporain
Works from over 30 internationally renowned artists
from around the world.
Dates: Saurday, April 22, ‘06 - Sunday, July 2, ‘06
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5245-4111
Tokyo’s 2007 Anime Fair Needs a Logo
May 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Enter the Tokyo International Anime Fair character design competition.
The 6th Annual “Tokyo International Anime Fair ” will be held
from March 22 - 25, 2007.
The Executive Committee is holding a Character Design Competition for the Anime Fair.
Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2006
For additional information, please visit one of... [Read more]
Japan Travel Updates
April 13, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
LA FOLLE JOURNE au JAPON “Days of Enthusiasm” Music Festival 2006
From April 29 to May 6, 2006, a “Largest Mozart Festival Ever” is scheduled to be held at Tokyo International Forum (all halls) and the surrounding areas (Central Tokyo, Japan).
Last April, La Folle Journe Music Festival’s “Days of Enthusiasm” 2005, transformed the Marunouchi area in... [Read more]
Cherry Blossoms in Season
April 1, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Beautiful in bloom, beautifully blown by the wind. Seasonal flowers and cherry blossoms tell the tale of Japan.
In the mountains, parks, along riverfronts and city streets, in school yards …
From late march through the entire month of April, it’s the season of the cherry that tinges the Japanese islands in delicate shades of pink. The blossoms that signal the end of winter and the arrival of spring... [Read more]
More on Ishikawa
March 11, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
More things to see and do while visiting Ishikawa, Japan.
Hyakumangoku Festival
Ever attended a parade where you can see lion dances (shishimai), firemen performing acrobatic tricks, and the grand entrance of an ancient feudal
lord? Barnum and Bailey it isn’t. Every year on the second Saturday of June, the Hyakumangoku parade launches Kanazawa’s most famous summer... [Read more]
Tokyo Airport Loves Your Pet
February 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Tokyo-Narita International Airport (NRT) now has a 5-star pet hotel! The Pet Inn Royal has 170 wellequipped air-conditioned rooms (not kennels) that can accommodate up to 250 animals. The hotel also offers an exercise field and 24-hour veterinary & grooming services. Prices range from JPY 4,000/night for cage-type accommodation to JPY 20,000 for a luxurious suite. For details visit http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/whats_new/050930.html... [Read more]
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