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Encounter a different Japan in every season. Now we have a new feature to showcase the four seasons in Japan. Visit our website and discover the ultimate travel experience. No matter when you come to Japan, every visit promises to be as exciting and delightful as the first. Read More >> Japan Centennial Celebration Sweepstakes |
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| JAL New Direct Flight from Boston to Tokyo |
TOKYO SKYTREE® | Finding No.1s in Japan | ||
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Starting April 22, 2012, Japan Airlines (JAL) will commence non-stop service from Boston Logan International Airport to Tokyo's Narita Airport, making flying to Tokyo and other Asian destinations more convenient than ever... |
On May 22, 2012, the tallest man-made tower in the world, and the world's second tallest structure, is scheduled to open. Appropriately named "TOKYO SKYTREE®", the 2,080 foot tall tower is the core of a huge commercial... |
Japan is host to a great number of positive superlatives; namely, the "best" this, the "finest" that, etc. We also find lots of words with - est stuck on the end... |
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This tour visits Tokyo, Mt. Fuji and Kyoto. Combine this tour with our discounted airfare and save up to $50.00 per person when booked through JNTO's newsletter. Please use the promo code JNTO when booking at 1-888-288-7170. Reservation must be made by April 30, 2012. For more, visit here.
This tour visits Tokyo, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa and Kyoto. This is really the ultimate tour of historic Japan. Combine this tour with our discounted airfare and save up to $100.00 per person when booked through JNTO's newsletter. Please use the promo code JNTO when booking at 1-888-288-8536. Reservation must be made by April 30, 2012. For more, visit here.
Japan is one of our favorite family destinations for luxury travelers. This private tour of Japan—the perfect combination of traditional Japanese culture and contemporary Japanese pop style—is sure to appeal to every family member. It features private cultural touring with your own guide and driver, accommodation in Japan's best luxury hotels and an exclusive ryokan (traditional inn), private airport transfers, first-class travel by shinkansen (bullet train), luggage transfers, and access to a wide range of unique activities that engage you in real Japanese culture. For more, please visit here.
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Fly the brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Tokyo! Earn Double AAdvantage Miles
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There is a 5% consumption tax which brings the cost of each item to 105 yen, roughly one U.S. dollar per item. The reason that 100 yen shops can offer such a wide range of goods at this price is due to the fact that they purchase items in vast quantities from countries with low labor and manufacturing costs. Daiso, the market leader, operating over 2,000 stores domestically, and over 400 stores outside Japan, is a little different from its competitors because it doesn't buy closeout or factory second merchandise; rather, it purchases directly from manufacturers. There are a few variations on the 100 yen theme. While most 100 yen shops don't carry food items, "Lawson Store 100" sells mainly 100 yen edibles; some Daiso shops began selling T-shirts and the like for 300 yen, and one of their competitors has opened Shop 99, which sells items for 99 yen. 100 yen shops are great for helping you stick to your budget for everyday items, for souvenirs, for whatever you need! Come on in – you'll be amazed at what you'll find! For more information, visit |
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100 yen shops, which are comparable to the dollar shops in the United States, are found in every corner of Japan, in many different sizes and shapes, ranging from huge multi-storey department store types to small stores tucked away in the corners of shopping malls. Many non-Japanese are startled at the surprisingly good quality and large variety of the goods. Products typically found at 100 yen shops include tableware, kitchenware, gardenware, stationary, household goods and leisure goods.| Top |
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Quiz: Where in Japan?
Hint: It is a remote island in Niigata, where many dissidents were exiled. Also check here! Prize: 3 Lucky Winners will be chosen from among all correct answers submitted to receive a hand-made notebook made from high quality Japanese paper known as Echizen Washi. How to enter: You can enter by March 31, 2012, at |
What is the name of the Island of Noh where one-third of the Noh Theater stages in all of Japan are located?| Top |
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Shochu, unlike sake which needs cooler temperatures for brewing, can be distilled in warmer areas. Kyushu is the center of production, and Kagoshima, near the southwestern tip of Kyushu, is considered shochu's traditional home; it is best known for its own inimitable imo-shochu, or shochu made from sweet potatoes. |
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As you are a fan of Japan, you may know that we have a cherry blooming forecast, which came out early this month for the year 2012. Maybe you can tell how much we are waiting for it! It is no doubt the most charming and exciting time of the year. Before cherry blossoms start blooming in Japan, there will be a bunch of events and promotions in the U.S. related to cherry blossoms, a symbol of long-time friendship between the two countries. If you are residents of either New York City or Washington D.C., why not double-check the events in the U.S. corner? We hope that many of you will join and enjoy those once-in-a-century events! |
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