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Japan Agent Update - May 2018 Issue (Spring Tulips)

Good morning, <<First Name>>!
 
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Japan Roadshow events in Auckland last week, and Sydney and Melbourne this week! Unprecedented interest meant we had to close registrations before the cutoff date, so we apologise if you were interested but weren't able to attend. Fret not - we will be holding more events later this year, so stay tuned for information on those!
Insider Tip #27: Tsuyu (rainy season)

Japan’s rainy season, known as “tsuyu,” lasts for two to six weeks across June and early July (it can be earlier or later, and shorter or longer, depending on the region or the weather patterns that year). 

But don’t let the phrase “rainy season” scare you off; attractions tend to be less crowded, and there’s something undeniably peaceful about taking in a temple garden as raindrops create ripples in the pond.

Simply be prepared by carrying a small, foldable umbrella with you in your purse or backpack. You can purchase a cheap but sturdy one for 500 to 1000 yen (currently about $6 to $12 AUD) from a convenience store or supermarket, or why not buy a nicer one, maybe with a traditional Japanese pattern, as a souvenir? Then not only will you be ready for any sudden downpours (that, in all likelihood, will end within an hour) but you’ll have a lovely memento of your time in Japan.
Greater Tokyo Pass on sale now
Greater Tokyo Pass on sale now
The Greater Tokyo Pass is a special 3-day ticket allowing the user unlimited rides on railway and streetcars operated by 12 companies (non JR) in the Kanto area. Lines include the Keikyu, Tokyu, Seibu, Odakyu and more!
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Access to Mt Aso crater resumed
Access to Mt Aso crater resumed
Access to Mt Aso crater in Kumamoto has resumed with the start of a new service, the Mt Aso Loop Shuttle Bus. Departing Mt Aso Nishi Station, the service replaces the Mt Aso Ropeway which is still out of operation.
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Japan Travel Planner by ANA
Japan Travel Planner by ANA
Are you planning a trip to Japan? Make your own itinerary with the ‘Japan Travel Planner’, a new website by ANA.
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Featured Wholesale Tour:
Tohoku Summer Festivals

This 10-night escorted tour by Japan Holidays visits some of the most popular festivals in northern Japan as well as iconic sites such as castles and shrines, plus handicrafts workshops and spas! 2-12 Aug 2018 from $5775pp; commissionable. Download PDF flyer
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Cycling Shimanami 2018
Cycling Shimanami: applications open!
Applications are now open for the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Event 'Cycling Shimanami 2018'. Be quick! They close on 31 May 2018.
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Kobe Marathon: entries open!
Entries are now open to overseas visitors for the 8th Kobe Marathon, held on Sunday, 18 November 2018. The theme of the event is “Thanks and Friendship”. Run this beautiful course against the backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea and Rokko mountain range.
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1-day Flower Tour of Eastern Hokkaido
1-day Flower Tour of Eastern Hokkaido
From late May to early June, Eastern Hokkaido is blanketed in pink with beautiful shibazakura (pink moss). Take a day tour from Sapporo to see the shibazakura, blooming alongside tulips!
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Mt Fuji Climbing Tour
Mt Fuji Climbing Tour
Willer Express’s 2-day Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour is so popular that over 3,500 customers have done it! The tour organisers make it as easy as possible for novice climbers to see the sun at the summit, and the offers optional rental gear so that customers without their own gear can join.
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9 Mixed Bathing Onsen in Kyushu (GaijinPot)
Konyoku, or mixed baths, are getting rarer and hard to find in Japan. Here are 9 onsen on Kyushu, Japan's southwestern island that offer the experience for the daring!
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10 Must-visit Sushi Shops in Tokyo (Wow!)
There are so many eating and drinking establishments in Tokyo that anyone would definitely harve a hard time deciding which one to pick! Here are 10 recommended sushi shops in Tokyo for you to share with your clients.
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21 Hydrangea-viewing Spots in the Tokyo area (Tsunagu Japan)
June brings the rainy season in Japan, but it's also the peak viewing time for hydrangeas (called 'ajisai' in Japanese). Here are 21 spots around Tokyo you can visit to see these beauties.
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10 Must-see Spots in Kamakura (Taiken)
Kamakura, once a feudal seat of government is an easy day trip from Tokyo, just 1 hour by train. Here is a list of 10 must-see spots including the Great Buddha, temples and shrines.
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Travelling around Japan during Rugby World Cup 2019™
In RWC2019, a total of 12 venues spread across Japan will host matches, from the futuristic Sapporo Dome in the northern wilderness of Hokkaido to Kumamoto Stadium in balmy Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. Learn more
Featured Blog: Instagrammable Food Guide To Tokyo
Featured Blog: Instagrammable Food Guide To Tokyo
Instagram star Tara Milk Tea shares her favourite spots & tips with us! "Everyone is always asking about Tokyo food, and I figured if I’m going to do this, why not make my first food list about all the Instagrammable spots..." Read more
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2018
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2018
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opened in full on Sunday, 15th April 2018. 
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