Typhoon Trami (Typhoon Number 24) is projected to approach Okinawa and Amami Islands on September 29th and continue northeastward along Japan through October 1st. Travellers visiting Japan are advised to check the latest local weather reports, follow directions from local…...
Continue ReadingCelebrating the restart of normal operations at Kansai International Airport, a new campaign welcoming tourists to visit the Kansai area, “Welcome! KANSAI, JAPAN Campaign” started on 21 September 2018. During this campaign period, many organisations and facilities will be providing special…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Make your visit to Japan a memorable one with a visit to Izushi-cho (Izumi Town in Hyogo Prefecture) this autumn. Autumn Festival Date October 14th (Sun) Location Izushi-cho The Autumn Festival is also known as the Danjiri Festival. Danjiri…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Here are four accommodation facilities on Lake Biwa and the surrounding area where you can go glamping! Glamping in Shiga L’ Hôtel Du Lac Experience glamping while looking out over Lake Biwa and Chikubushima island. More information Okubiwako Makino…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: A Once in a Lifetime Cycling Journey! Overseas entries to the 1,000km long Shikoku Circuit Route are now open! The spiritual island of Shikoku holds 1,200 years of history of pilgrimage culture. Shikoku is surrounded by the ocean on…...
Continue Reading© 2018 “Color Me True” Film Partners 2018 marks the 22nd annual Japanese Film Festival (JFF). With films playing to an audience of over 27,000 across Australia last year alone, we’re excited to announce this year’s incredible line-up. The…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Kyushu Railway Company (JR-KYUSHU) has commenced sales of a new rail pass aimed at overseas visitors, the JR-KYUSHU Rail Pass (Fukuoka Wide). Use the pass to travel easily to main tourist spots within Fukuoka Prefecture as well as the…...
Continue ReadingThis is the second annual Rotable in Owase event, part of Rotable’s popup series aimed at celebrating and revitalising Japan’s rural communities. The one day-only restaurant will be held on Saturday, 23 September, in Owase, Mie Prefecture, and will host…...
Continue ReadingThere’s a handful of Japanese concepts such as ikigai and wabi sabi that have gained global popularity and widespread acceptance. The latest Japanese practice to be lovingly embraced by the Western world is shinrin yoku, or ‘forest bathing’. Only a…...
Continue ReadingKansai Airport has resumed partial operation of Terminal 1 and runway A from Friday 14 September. Service start From 12am Friday, 14 September Area Terminal 1 (southern part) *We aim to have the northern part back up and running on Friday,…...
Continue ReadingIt’s that time again, Australia. Your favourite film festival (JFF, of course!) is in town and will be gracing a screen near you from 17th October – 2nd December! For all you Cinephiles and Japanophiles out there, check out our…...
Continue ReadingIn this wild, wacky world of ours, Tokyo is surely the wackiest place of them all. I had my first taste of this delicious city in 2015; Scott had finally convinced me to join him and a group of our…...
Continue ReadingTyphoon Jebi (No. 21) passed through Japan from September 4th to 5th. Kansai International Airport has been closed due to the typhoon damage, but domestic flights are scheduled to resume on 7th Friday, and international flights are expected to resume…...
Continue ReadingOn September 6th, 2018 at approximately 3:00 am JST (6:00 pm GMT), a strong earthquake (Magnitude 6.7) occurred in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. For the latest updates and information, visit this site....
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Today, we are introducing Mt. Gozaisho, a recommended hiking spot to go to even in the hot summer! Mt. Gozaisho is known as a very cool place with the top of the mountain being 10℃ cooler than the…...
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