SUMMER 2019 - I Love Japantemples and shrines that are not to be missed. Read More Smoking in Japan:...
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News from JNTO Toronto Office SUMMER 2019 Tourism on the Rise The numbers are in, and we are very happy to share that the rate of Canadian visitors to Japan between January and June 2019 is up 10.8% compared to the same period in 2018 (183,700 in 2019 vs. 165,774 in 2018). There was a noticeable spike in the spring, with a 13.6% increase in the month of April and a 12.4% increase in the month of May from the same time last year. We look forward to sustaining growth as we continue to promote tourism to Japan. For detailed statistical information, visit our Tourism Statistics page. Garden Viewing in Kyoto Kyoto is renowned for its awe-inspiring, impeccably manicured gardens. Droves of visitors marvel at their beauty and calming qualities. There are countless garden viewing options from temples to shrines and some gardens are, themselves, integral parts of the shrines. Want to see them all, but only have time for a few? Which ones are the best? That is subjective, but here is a list of ones that should not be missed. Read More Exciting New Daytrip from Tokyo Looking for an exciting daytrip experience from Tokyo? ASOBUILD is a new “quirky entertainment complex” in Yokohama. This multi-level building includes 18 trendy and traditional restaurants, sports attractions, exhibitions, and other activities that use cutting-edge technology including virtual reality experiences and real-life escape rooms. It’s home to “Unko Museum”, the first amusement space dedicated to poop in the world, workshops of 20 different artistic genres with renowned artists, the PuChu! indoor theme park where children can learn while playing in seven planets and four zones with different themes, a roof-top sports complex for all ages, and Pitch Club, an amusement bar and lounge for adults. Read More How to Enjoy Temples and Shrines Visiting temples and shrines in Japan should not be confused with mere sightseeing. Many tourists simply walk through and completely miss the opportunity to fully enjoy their visit, because “what to do” is not always clear. There are certain ritual activities offered to maximize the visit and create a more memorable experience. Here is a list of fun and interesting things to do at Japanese temples and shrines that are not to be missed. Read More Smoking in Japan: New Rules While smoking cigarettes is relatively acceptable in Japan, there are specific rules and etiquette that visitors should know. As the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics approaches, the government is implementing strict regulations that will make it increasingly difficult to find places to smoke. Here are some tips on the current situation for smokers visiting Japan. Read More Laughing in the Nation’s Kitchen Osaka is one of the best places in Japan to experience Japanese cuisine. It’s also full of comedy. There are particular spots that are not to be missed for tasting unique Japanese delicacies, and for experiencing a belly full of laughter. If you’re looking for good food and good humour, these 10 places in Nanba are worth a visit. Read More Camping in Japan To truly experience the heart of Japan escape the clutter of the city, veer off the beaten path and go camping. Here you can bond with friends and family surrounded by the beauty of Japanese nature. Pitch a tent and cook Japanese vegetables and fish over a grill at the foothills of the pristine landscape in Nagano. A great spot for camping is Togakushi. This article gives you a taste of camping in Nagano: Read more. Climbing Mt. Fuji We all dream of watching the sunrise from the peak of the Japanese icon Mt. Fuji. However you need to be prepared and planning should begin before you arrive. From preparation and access information, to lodging and souvenirs, to all that you can experience en route to the summit, here is the Ultimate Travel Guide to Mt. Fuji. Read this and make a checklist before you lace up your hiking boots. See you at the top! Read More JNTO TORONTO OFFICE 481 University Avenue, Suite 711 Toronto, ON M5G 2E9 Phone: 416-366-7140 Fax: 416-366-4530 Email: [email protected] Website: ilovejapan.ca
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News from JNTO Toronto Office
SUMMER 2019
Tourism on the RiseThe numbers are in, and we are very happy to share thatthe rate of Canadian visitors to Japan between Januaryand June 2019 is up 10.8% compared to the sameperiod in 2018 (183,700 in 2019 vs. 165,774 in 2018).There was a noticeable spike in the spring, with a 13.6%increase in the month of April and a 12.4% increase in themonth of May from the same time last year. We lookforward to sustaining growth as we continue to promotetourism to Japan.
For detailed statistical information, visit our TourismStatistics page.
Garden Viewing in KyotoKyoto is renowned for its awe-inspiring, impeccablymanicured gardens. Droves of visitors marvel at theirbeauty and calming qualities. There are countless gardenviewing options from temples to shrines and somegardens are, themselves, integral parts of the shrines.Want to see them all, but only have time for a few? Whichones are the best? That is subjective, but here is a list ofones that should not be missed.
Read More
Exciting New Daytrip from Tokyo
Looking for an exciting daytrip experience from Tokyo?ASOBUILD is a new “quirky entertainment complex” inYokohama. This multi-level building includes 18 trendyand traditional restaurants, sports attractions, exhibitions,and other activities that use cutting-edge technologyincluding virtual reality experiences and real-life escaperooms. It’s home to “Unko Museum”, the first amusementspace dedicated to poop in the world, workshops of 20different artistic genres with renowned artists, the PuChu!indoor theme park where children can learn while playingin seven planets and four zones with different themes, aroof-top sports complex for all ages, and Pitch Club, anamusement bar and lounge for adults.
Read More
How to Enjoy Temples andShrinesVisiting temples and shrines in Japan should not beconfused with mere sightseeing. Many tourists simplywalk through and completely miss the opportunity to fullyenjoy their visit, because “what to do” is not always clear.There are certain ritual activities offered to maximize thevisit and create a more memorable experience. Here is alist of fun and interesting things to do at Japanesetemples and shrines that are not to be missed.
Read More
Smoking in Japan: New RulesWhile smoking cigarettes is relatively acceptable inJapan, there are specific rules and etiquette that visitorsshould know. As the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics andParalympics approaches, the government is implementingstrict regulations that will make it increasingly difficult tofind places to smoke. Here are some tips on the currentsituation for smokers visiting Japan.
Read More
Laughing in the Nation’sKitchenOsaka is one of the best places in Japan to experienceJapanese cuisine. It’s also full of comedy. There areparticular spots that are not to be missed for tastingunique Japanese delicacies, and for experiencing a bellyfull of laughter. If you’re looking for good food and goodhumour, these 10 places in Nanba are worth a visit.
Read More
Camping in JapanTo truly experience the heart of Japan escape the clutterof the city, veer off the beaten path and go camping. Hereyou can bond with friends and family surrounded by thebeauty of Japanese nature. Pitch a tent and cookJapanese vegetables and fish over a grill at the foothills ofthe pristine landscape in Nagano. A great spot forcamping is Togakushi. This article gives you a taste ofcamping in Nagano: Read more.
Climbing Mt. FujiWe all dream of watching the sunrise from the peak of theJapanese icon Mt. Fuji. However you need to be preparedand planning should begin before you arrive. Frompreparation and access information, to lodging andsouvenirs, to all that you can experience en route to thesummit, here is the Ultimate Travel Guide to Mt. Fuji.Read this and make a checklist before you lace up yourhiking boots. See you at the top!
Read More
JNTO TORONTO OFFICE481 University Avenue, Suite 711Toronto, ON M5G 2E9 Phone: 416-366-7140 Fax: 416-366-4530Email: [email protected] Website: ilovejapan.ca
