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| Established in 1964 as a government organization, the Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO) has since promoted Japan as a tourist destination through its offices all over the world, including its current branches in Los Angeles and New York. Since Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi launched a big inbound tourism campaign called the "Visit Japan Campaign" in 2003, a double digit increase of foreign visitors has been observed. Now more than eight hundred thousand Americans visit Japan annually according to the JNTO statistics. JNTO will send out free maps, brochures or posters on request. You may also consult our knowledgeable staff at JNTO by phone or e-mail about anything related to travel to Japan. Takayama Matsuri Autumn Festival This festival will take place on the 9th and 10th of October, 2008 in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Eleven Yatai floats, designed by master artisans called Hida no Takumi, will parade through the streets near Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. For more info: http://www.hidanet.ne.jp/e02/ematsuri/ekigen.htm Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) The Festival of the Ages will take place on the 22nd of October at the Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto. 2,000 participants dress in different costumes from different eras in the Japanese history will parade through the streets. For more info: http://www.kyoto.travel/events/jidaimatsuri_festival/ Yokohama Triennale The Yokohama Triennale is a series of International contemporary art exhibition. This year it will be held at the Central and Waterfront Sites in Yokohama during 13th of September to 30th November, 2008. For more info: http://yokohamatriennale.jp/2008/en/ Niigata Shoku no Jin Niigata Shoku no Jin aims to promote a variety of foods produced in Niigata. This annual event features hotels, restaurants, bars, and etc. providing sampling foods to the public. This event starts from 1st of December 2008 to the end of March in 2009. For more info: http://www.shokuno-jin.com/index.html Sapporo Snow Festival The 60th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held from February 5 (Thu.) through 11 (Wed.) in 2009. The famous Sapporo Snow Festival features snow sculpture from Japan and all over the world. Different events and contests will also take place. For more info: http://www.snowfes.com/english/index.html Tokyo Marathon Tokyo Marathon 2009 will be held on Sunday, 22nd of March, 2009. This is a major metropolitan marathon where citizens can participate in the race with top international athletes. For more info: http://www.tokyo42195.org/index_en.html Hamamatsu International Mosaiculture 2009 This horticultural event will take place at Hamamatsu during 19th of September, 2009 to 23rd of November. Artists from over the world will create artworks by using plants and flowers. For more info: http://mih2009.com/english/index.html |
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More Information: Japan National Tourist Organization (213)623-1952, E-mail: info@jnto-lax.org Web site: www.jnto.go.jp / www.japantravelinfo.com |
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