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Explore Japan -See, Feel and Experience Japan-

Statistically most foreign visitors to Japan stay in Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka, three cosmopolitan cities offering a plethora of sightseeing and fun activities situated within the aptly named 'Golden Route'.
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Inujima - Okayama -	Naoshima - Kagawa -
Nestled in the Seto Inland Sea, Inujima is located in the Southeastern part of Okayama prefecture, approximately 2.5 km from Hoden. A five minute ferry ride will take you to this island famous for producing high quality granite that is prized throughout Japan.	Naoshima is a scenic island bathing in the Seto Inland Sea; it lies north of Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture. "Benesse Art Site Naoshima" refers to the contemporary art activities under the aegis of Benesse Corporation.

Toyama Prefecture	Yokohama EXPO Y150
In the heart of Japan, beautiful Toyama Prefecture passionately loves its splendid ancestral ways. We introduce Toyama's attraction including World Heritage Site Gokayama, Zuiryuji Temple, Kurobe Gorge and Takayama Kurobe Alpine Route.	In 1859, Yokohama opened its port to Commodore Perry and his "Black Ships", ending Japan's national isolation policy and making the city the base for foreign trade in Japan. This year marks the 150th anniversary of this event "EXPO Y150".

Fireworks Festivals in Japan 2009 Summer
Summer is a lovely time of the year and, of course, the best period to view fireworks. Japanese fireworks are without doubt an elaborate and magnificent art, even though a dangerous one for the masters who fabricate the many varieties of colored bursts that thrill onlookers. Pyrotechnics in Japan have a long history as they've been enjoyed for several hundreds of years. >>Read More

What's in Now?

Get to know what's new and what's hot in Japan before you go ! What can you see, experience and taste exclusively in Japan? Keep an eye out for these current and special treats while in Japan!
Hot items for this issue are Mitsubishi Jokiless IH, UNIQLO Girls Shop, Plastic Model Cafe, SoftBank 930CA EXILIM, TENTEKI10 IV Clinics, Nissin Pasta Express and New internet access service in N700 series on Tokaido Shinkansen Line.

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Updated News!!

- infomapJAPAN vol.15 (Summer 2009) has been updated!
This issue's special features Explore Japan 3 . We introduce Inujima of Okayama Pref., Naoshima of Kagawa Pref, Toyama Pref. and Yokohama EXPO Y150. DISCOVER and ENJOY Japan's hidden treasures and scenic wonders. Also we introduce a list of major fireworks events in this summer. Fireworks Festival 2009 Summer . Don’t miss spectacular fireworks to enjoy amazing Japanese pyrotechnics during your visit!
Date:2009/05/30

- infomapJAPAN vol.14 (Spring 2009) has been updated!
This issue's special features TOCHIGI Recommended Travel Circuits. Easily accessible from Tokyo, we introduce 1-day, 2-days and 3-days trip circuits from Tokyo. Discover marvelous Tochigi Prefecture and choose the trip that fits you best!
Another Special is an article about Wagashi -Japanese sweets and confections- . Learn more about the 'wagashi' and enjoy the fresh one when you visit Japan!
Date:2009/02/28

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This Month Events

- Nagara River UKAI
(May.11 - Oct.15)

- Miyajima Kangen-sai
(June 17 of Luner Calendar)

- Soma-no-maoi
(Jul.23 - Jul.25)

- Nachi Himatsuri
(Jul.14)

- Hakata Gion Yamakasa
(Jul.01 - Jul.15)

- Tenjin Matsuri
(Jul.24 - Jul.25)

- Gion Matsuri
(Jul.01 - Jul.31)

- Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival
(Jul.25 - Jul.26)

- Abare Matsuri
(Jul.3 - Jul.4)

- Sumida-gawa Fireworks Festival
(Last Sat. of July)

- Gujo-odori
(from mid-July to the beginning of September)