MasterChef Visits Japan
MasterChef Australia will head to Japan for the first time, exploring the nation’s bustling capital and regional areas as part of Japan Week, sponsored by JNTO!
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Kansai Tourism & Networking Event 18 April in Brisbane
If you're based in or near Brisbane, join the QJCCI for a buffet lunch and the opportunity to learn about what the greater Kansai region has to offer. Delegates representing six prefectures will be in attendance. Registration essential.
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Cherry Blossom Forecast 2017
Cherry blossoms are already blooming across many parts of Japan, and in Tokyo they are expected to reach full bloom on 1 April. Visit the JNTO Head Office's cherry blossom forecast to see when the eagerly awaited blossoms will bloom in northern Japan!
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Traveling Japan through Art, Design & Architecture
JNTO head office has published a new website and pocket guide highlighting creatively designed spaces across the length and breadth of Japan.
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Short Trips from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
JNTO head office has launched a new website highlighting short trips from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. The site provides model routes for one- and two-day trips.
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Applications to open for Seven Stars Kyushu
Japan's first luxury sleeper train, the Seven Stars Kyushu, will be accepting bookings for the northern hemisphere autumn and winter between April 1-15.
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Japan's Number One Ranked Gardens (Matcha)
Today we take you to the magnificent Japanese gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane prefecture. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings and also see an impressive collection of Japanese art.
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5 Recommended Shukubo in the Tokyo Area (Wa-Oh!)
The term "shukubo" refers to accommodation facilities for visitors within a shrine or a temple. Experience the daily life of a monk undergoing Buddhism training, such as zen meditation, scripture writing, and eating vegetarian meals.
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16 Things to Do in Hakone (Taiken)
Just over an hour from Tokyo is Hakone, a mountainous area between the ocean and Mt Fuji. There are relaxing and soothing views as well as heaps of activities and entertainment.
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5 Great Lesser-known Onsen Towns (All About Japan)
Japan is well known for its onsen (hot springs), with thousands dotted around the country. If you’re looking to get off the beaten path, then give these five lesser-known onsen towns a try.
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Five Okinawa Island Tourist Destinations Easily Accessible by Yui Rail (Wa-Oh!)
Travel from the airport to tourist spots is easy on Okinawa's only train system, Yui Rail! Here are five tourist destinations easily accessible by Yui Rail.
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Online JR Hokkaido train reservations
As of last month (Feb 2017), you can now make reservations for JR-operated trains in Hokkaido online. This includes JR Pass and Hokkaido Rail Pass holders.
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