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Enjoy Chinese New Year in Japan
19 November 2008
The Odakyu Group will be presenting the Welcome Chinese New Year's Tourists Campaign 2009 which will run through from 20th January to 28th Februar........

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Shinjuku Terrace City Illumination 2008
7 November 2008
Around Odakyu Railways' Shinjuku Station is Shinjuku Terrace City, which is an area consisting of shopping malls, pedestrian malls and also Hotel ........

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Skyliner & METRO PASS
6 November 2008
The Skyliner & METRO PASS is a very convenient and valuable pass that allows you to ride the Skyliner connecting Narita Airport and central Tokyo once........

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The Japan Media Arts Festival in Singapore 2008
29 October 2008
The Japan Media Arts Festival is a showcase of award-winning new media art, animation, manga and entertainment with a strong focus on Japanese culture........

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Ikebana Classes in Tokyo
28 October 2008
Japanese floral art (ikebana) was brought to its peak of refinement in the latter half of the sixteenth century by its founder, Sen-no-Rikyu. &nb........

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Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
28 October 2008
You can now experience Tea Ceremony at various places in Tokyo!    Please see our flyer for more information.

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2009 Grand Sumo Tournaments
28 October 2008
Sumo is a combat sport where two Rikishis or Sumo wrestlers fight in the dohyo ring utilizing various winning techniques (Kimarite). This sport is wid........

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Trips International Pte Ltd - Japanese New Year Tour
13 October 2008
Trips International Pte Ltd is now offering a special tour to Japan for travellers to enjoy Japan's New Year. The tour is from 29 Dec 2008 to 2 Ja........

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Experience Hokkaido's Unique Attractions at The Central - 15 October 2008
13 October 2008
Now you can experience Hokkaido's exciting and unique attractions right here in Singapore! Hokkaido Tourism will be holding special events at The ........

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Antique and Flea Markets in Tokyo
13 October 2008
Other than shopping malls and retail shops, there is also a different face to Tokyo's shopping which are the antique and flea markets.  ........

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Enjoy open-air onsen in Hakone - Updated news!
13 October 2008
Hakone is known as a popular area for hot spring baths. Now you can also enjoy the open-air baths! Please see the attachment for details on the open-a........

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Sony Overseas Models
9 October 2008
The website for Sony Overseas Models has just been renewed. Look out for Sony's latest products and information!    http://www........

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H.I.S. Experience Japan - Kichijoji Anime Wonderland Tour
9 October 2008
Kichijoji Anime Wonderland is the event that has been held since 1999  mainly supported by the Musashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry,&n........

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JAPANiCAN - Cirque du Soleil's "ZED" and Hilton Tokyo Bay 2 Day Tour
9 October 2008
Cirque du Soleil's newest permanent production "ZED" has taken residence in Japan's Tokyo Disney Resort from 1st October 2008.   &nb........

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H.I.S. Experience Japan - Kichijoji Gessoji Temple Takigi Noh
9 October 2008
Noh is the oldest of Japan's theatrical arts. It is a comprehensive art form, embodying not only music, dance and literary art, but also sculpture........

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Be in a short movie as a ninja or samurai!
8 October 2008
Would you like to be a movie star and play the role of a ninja or samurai? You can now do that in Edo Wonderland Nikko.     Find o........

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Highway Bus Schedule to Mt. Fuji from 1st Sep to 30th Nov
19 September 2008
Here is the latest highway bus schedule from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji.     Welcome to Mt. Fuji!

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Sakaeya Kimono Shop's 50 Years Anniversary Special Event
18 September 2008
Sakaeya Kimono Shop would like to invite you to their special event for their 50 Years Anniversary. The shop was founded on 20 Sep 1958 in Omiya City ........

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H.I.S. Experience Japan's "True Japan"
12 September 2008
Yokoso! Saitama Council is now inviting you to Saitama Prefecture and has a new project created by H.I.S. Experience called "True Japan".  &........

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Miho Museum Autumn 2008
14 August 2008
The Miho Museum opened in November 1997 and was designed by the world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, whose other works include the glass pyramid of the ........

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JTB Sunrise Tours Hands On Japan
11 August 2008
JTB Sunrise Tours has just launched their new product line "Hands On Japan" and is a series of tours meant for travellers who would like to experience........

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Hotel Granvia Kyoto's New Multifunction Suite
11 August 2008
Planning a meeting is easier in Kyoto now as Hotel Granvia Kyoto has a new multifunction suite available for reservations.     Hot........

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JR East Pass Special & Sendai Miyagi Destination Campaign
7 August 2008
JR East will be offering the JR East Pass Special which is a flexible 3-day Pass for only 10,000yen (5,000yen for child). The period of use is from 1s........

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MapFan Web "English Version"
7 August 2008
MapFan Web is a useful online map service where you can use it to find out more about the different Japanese cities. Now MapFan Web has an English ver........

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Photo Contest by MARUIONE.JP
7 August 2008
The international shopping site MARUIONE.JP is holding a Fashion Contest through their website this summer!    Send a photo of you........

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Fujiya Hotel Celebrates 130 Years of Hospitality
7 August 2008
Fujiya Hotel has been renowned globally as one of the most classical resort hotels in Japan for 130 years. It is located in the center of the sightse........

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Tobu Railway's Summer Promotion
7 August 2008
There are 3 types of discount passes available from Tobu Railways for visitors going to the Nikko and Kinugawa areas. From 1st July 2008 to 30th Septe........

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New Okinawa Tours by Hong Thai and Chan Brothers
4 August 2008
Okinawa Prefecture is made up of the Ryukyu Islands, which at their southern extremity begin at Nansei Island, and lie between Kyushu, the most southw........

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VJC/JNTO will be at NATAS Holidays 2008, Booth H525
23 July 2008
Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO), its regional government tourism representatives and tourist attractions will join hands to promote the Vis........

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Win a FREE Trip to JAPAN!!
22 July 2008
Answer 2 simple questions about Japan or send in photos of your fun holiday experience in Japan and stand to win travel vouchers worth S$300 every month and a free trip to Japan!
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JTB's World Cosplay Summit 2008 Tours
18 July 2008
JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) group's travel website, JAPANiCAN.com , has started selling special tours for the World Cosplay Summit from 14th July 20........

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Kanazawa Tourist Information Guide
14 July 2008
Kanazawa is a castle town in the center of economy, commerce and culture for the Hokuriku region.     Kanazawa City Tourism Associ........

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World Cosplay Summit 2008
14 July 2008
Once again, the World Cosplay Summit is here again! Held in Nagoya, the World Cosplay Summit 2008 will be held on 2nd & 3rd August 2008. Look out for ........

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"Seto no Bi" - The Beauty of the Inland Sea
10 July 2008
This is a new website dedicated to three areas; The Inland Sea, Okayama Prefecture and Kagawa Prefecture.    http://setono-bi.jp/&........

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Highway Bus Schedule to Mt. Fuji from July to August - Updated!
7 July 2008
Here is the latest highway bus schedule from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji.     Welcome to Mt. Fuji!

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Four Nara Museums waiving admission fee for Foreign Tourists
7 July 2008
From 1 August 2008, foreign visitors will no longer have to pay to gain entry into 4 of Nara's Prefecturally managed museums.    &n........

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Hot Spring Baths in Lake Kawaguchi area with view of Mt. Fuji
7 July 2008
If you are visiting Lake Kawaguchi and would like to enjoy the hot springs, try the following hot spring baths which gives you a view of Mt. Fuji!&nbs........

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Vegetarian & Macrobiotic Restaurants in Tokyo
7 July 2008
If you are a vegetarian visiting Tokyo or would like to try out some vegetarian cuisines in Tokyo, please refer to the following PDF file for more inf........

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100yen shops in Tokyo
7 July 2008
Love 100yen shops? Now you can find them easily in Tokyo with the following information.

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Campsites in Mt. Fuji area
7 July 2008
With Summer here in Japan, it is possible to go camping!     Here are the details for camping in Mt. Fuji area.  

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JNTO Launches YouTube channel - Visit Japan Channel
1 July 2008
Want to know more about Japan?     Go to JNTO's newly launched Visit Japan Channel on YouTube! Please enjoy the various videos........

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JNTO to open Tourist Information Center for the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
30 June 2008
Between July 1st to July 10th 2008, JNTO will open a Tourist Infomation Center (TIC) at Lake Toya. This temporary TIC will be opened from 9am to 10pm ........

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Special Hakone "Summer Memories Coupons" Program
23 June 2008
Odakyu Electric Railway has a special program this summer!     To commemmorate the release of "Lilo & Stitch: The Series" on DVD, ........

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Shop for a kimono at Sakaeya Kimono Shop
11 June 2008
Sakaeya Kimono Shop is family-run and they have been in the business of selling quality custom-made Kimonos for 50 years. Several years ago they start........

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H.I.S Experience Japan's 2008 World Cosplay Summit Special
10 June 2008
H.I.S Experience Japan (HEJ) is a travel agent of traditional, Japanese cultural and tour packages that cater to tourists.    For ........

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ASA Holiday's 7D Japan Surprise
9 June 2008
ASA Holiday's new travel package, 7 Days Japan Surprise, brings travellers to new destinations. The tour package introduces new destinations like ........

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Summer in Furano & Biei 2008
28 May 2008
JR Hokkaido has just launched a special ticket for this summer of 2008 which is the Furano Biei Round Tour Ticket (also known as Furano Biei Furii Kip........

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Yamanashi Destination Campaign by JR East
27 May 2008
Take a trip to Yamanashi in a JR East train and visit Mt. Fuji.    The Yamanashi Destination Campaign will be going on across all ........

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JNTO's new Japan Photo Library!
23 May 2008
We have just launched our new Japan Photo Library which consists of more than 700 images.     Use the beautiful images for your de........

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Budget Japanese Restaurants near TIC in Tokyo
8 May 2008
The Tourist Information Center (TIC) of Japan National Tourist Organization is your helping hand while in Japan. Located in Tokyo, near to Yurakucho S........

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Travel by trains between Tokyo and Sapporo
8 May 2008
Traveling from Tokyo to Sapporo can be done using domestic flights and also by day or night trains.    If you plan to use the trai........

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Animation Tours for Anime Lovers
8 May 2008
If you love anime, do find out more about two special tours to Tokyo!    Trips International Pte Ltd provides exquisite group tour........

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Enjoy open-air hot spring baths in Hakone
22 April 2008
Hakone is known as a popular area for hot spring baths. Now you can also enjoy the open-air baths! Please see the attachment for details on the open-a........

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Transportation to Lake Kawaguchi & Mt. Fuji
22 April 2008
There are two modes of public transport for travelers to take if they are visiting Mt. Fuji or Lake Kawaguchi.     Firstly, there ........

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JR East Shinkansen Reservation
26 March 2008
From 25 March 2008, JR East will open up their new internet rail seat reservation system. This allows travellers to make advance seat reservations for........

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Useful Tickets in Tokyo
26 March 2008
For travellers going around Tokyo City, there are many types of useful transportation tickets available. These tickets can be purchased within Tokyo.&........

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New railway pass from JR Kyushu
26 March 2008
A new 3-day JR Kyushu Rail Pass for all JR railway lines in the northern Kyushu area is on sale from January 18th, 2008 at a special value price of 7,........

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Tokyo Dome Hotel Value Package
26 March 2008
Conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo and a few minutes walk from subway station, Tokyo Dome Hotel offers attractive promotion package throughout........

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H.I.S Experience Japan’s trekking tour through Yakushima!
14 March 2008
H.I.S Experience Japan (HEJ) is a travel agent of traditional, Japanese cultural and tour packages that cater to tourists.    Yaku........

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H.I.S Experience Japan’s new tour into Japanese pop culture!
14 March 2008
H.I.S Experience Japan (HEJ) is a travel agent of traditional, Japanese cultural and tour packages that cater to tourists.    If y........

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Singapore Airlines A380 Flies to Tokyo
14 March 2008
From 20 May 2008, Singapore Airlines will start their services to Tokyo. The inaugural A380 flight to Tokyo, SQ636, will depart Changi Airport on Tues........

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H.I.S Experience Japan’s NEW 1 night package in a local Japanese house in Kamakura!
14 March 2008
H.I.S Experience Japan (HEJ) is a travel agent of traditional, Japanese cultural and tour packages that cater to tourists.    Righ........

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H.I.S Experience Japan’s new Mount Fuji Climb!
14 March 2008
H.I.S Experience Japan (HEJ) is a travel agent of traditional, Japanese cultural and tour packages that cater to tourists.    Clim........

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H.I.S. Experience Japan’s new booking system launch!
10 March 2008
H.I.S. Experience Japan is a travel agent of traditional, Japanese cultural activities and tour packages that cater to inbound tourists.  &n........

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Cherry Blossoms 2008
18 February 2008
The Cherry Blossoms otherwise known as Sakura, bloom during the period between March and May in Japan. The flowers usually bloom for about a week afte........

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Narita Airport Round Shuttle Bus
18 February 2008
For the month of February, there will be a trial of a shuttle bus that goes around the perimeter of Narita Airport from Wednesdays through Saturdays. ........

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Seishun 18
15 February 2008
Seishun 18 is a seasonal discount ticket issued by Japan Railways (JR). You can travel on both local and rapid trains all over Japan using the Seishun........

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Travel from Tokyo to Hakata using JR Shinkansen Hikari
6 February 2008
Fukuoka is situated in the northern extremity of Kyushu. As the prefecture neighbors the Korean Peninsula to the continent of China with a strait in b........

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Hot Springs & Sento (Public Baths) in & around Tokyo
6 February 2008
Relax and enjoy the hot springs or public baths when you are in Tokyo. Here are some places you can visit.  

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New Hakone Freepass Discount Excursion Ticket
2 November 2007
Going to Hakone? Make use of Odakyu Electric Railway's Hakone Freepass!    Odakyu Electric Railway recently renewed their Hako........

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New Immigration Procedures in Japan- Foreign Visitors Required for Fingerprints and Photograph Upon Landing In Japan (Effective 20 November 2007)
9 October 2007
The Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice in Japan has issued a new immigration ruling which will take effect from 20 November 2007. This revi........

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Trail of Oshin in Ginzan Hot Spring, Yamagata Prefecture
30 September 2007
Visit Ginzan Hot Spring in Yamagata Prefecture - The home town of "Oshin" a popular Japanese television drama in the 80s which has since been aired in........

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Launch of Tokyo Chic, the authoritative guide to the city’s most stylish and sophisticated hotels, restaurants, galleries, spas as well as shopping, sightseeing and nightclubbing hotspots.
30 September 2007
All destinations possess a certain personality, but nowhere is a sense of quirkiness more apparent than in Tokyo, where old-world charm and modern sop........

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Find the Heart & Soul of Japan in New Travel Blog "Japan Quest"
8 August 2007
Japan Quest is a new Japanese website targeting at a non-Japanese audience. Read the blog and watch videos of two English gentlemen who are now travel........

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Launch of new webpage featuring JNTO Partners
3 August 2007
"JNTO Partners", a new webpage introducing our supporters and members, has just been launched. This page contains links to the partners who provide se........

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Spa Resort Hawaiians
1 August 2007
Visit Japan's very first spa resort, Spa Resort Hawaiians! Located in Iwaki City of Fukushima Prefecture, the resort has five water theme parks wh........

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New Customs Declaration Forms
20 July 2007
Customs declaration procedure when entering Japan has been revised as of 1 July 2007.

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SEVEN BANK
26 June 2007
Japanese Yen Withdrawal Service on Seven Bank ATMs for International Cash Cards Starts on July 11th (Wednesday)

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Expanding the Number of Overseas Locations Selling the Exchange Order for the 'JR EAST PASS'
15 May 2007
To assist foreign visitors to Japan, JR East has just signed a contract with the AccesRail company which will allow sales of the 'JR EAST PASS'........

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