Hakodate has many attractions such as the million dollar night view, the Kanamori red brick warehouse district, the morning market, and delicious seafood, but the “churches and monasteries” introduced here are also one of its attractions. Hakodate Orthodox Church and Hakodate St. John’s Church can also be seen from the Hakodate Observatory. The church is…
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New Year’s Message: Hiroyuki Takahashi, Chairman, Japan Association of Travel Agents
Reborn” Aiming for New Tourism Japan Association of Travel Agents chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi At the beginning of the year 2023, we wish you a very Happy New Year. After more than two and a half years of the Corona disaster, last year was a year in which we took a new step toward the revival…
The first sunrise of the year that you can definitely see. Recommendation for “New Year’s Day Sunrise Flight” to see the sunrise and Mt.
What I would like to recommend is the “New Year’s Day Sunrise Flight” offered by airlines. Many Travel Watch readers may have participated in this program before, but the actual number of applicants is limited and the tickets are platinum tickets that are sold out immediately after they go on sale. In reality, however, there…
JAL’s first sunrise flight was a surprise for Marin Honda; President Akasaka “anticipates virtually zero CO2 emissions” with SAF onboard, etc.
On January 1, 2023, JAL conducted the “Hatsuhinode Hatsufuji Flight” to view the New Year sunrise and Mt. The New Year’s Day sunrise flight is popular because it is less susceptible to weather conditions as it waits for the sun to rise in the sky, and it is a “sure way to see the first…
Welcome the New Year with “Hatsu-Fuji”! 7 live cameras in Shizuoka and Yamanashi to enjoy the spectacular view of Mt.
The year 2023 is finally upon us. As this is the first year-end and New Year’s holiday in a long time when there are no restrictions on activities, the former bustle of travelers has returned to many parts of Japan. On the other hand, many people may prefer to avoid the crowds and spend time…
Real-time crowd check for Hatsumode (New Year’s visit to shrines and temples)! Live streaming summary of temples and shrines: Sensoji Temple / Naritasan Shinshoji Temple / Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine / Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine / Atsuta Jingu Shrine
A large number of people are expected to visit temples and shrines on Hatsumode in 2023. Temples and shrines around Japan are calling for cooperation in staggering times and dates to allow more time for worship. Some temples and shrines provide live images on their official websites, allowing visitors to see the precincts and approach…
Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo, provides official live streaming of the temple’s precincts, showing how crowded it will be for Hatsumode in 2023.
Live camera in Sensoji precincts (YouTube) Main hall side Kaminarimon side Especially during Hatsumode 2023 (January 1-3), when a large number of visitors are expected, the temple has set restrictions on the temple precincts, and is calling for cooperation in staggering the time and date of the visit to allow more time for worship (related…
au PAY, balance return campaign in 17 municipalities in 15 prefectures. Up to 20,000 yen worth
Kamifurano Town, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido (January 6-31, 2023) Up to 20% of the settlement amount will be returned when using au PAY at participating stores in Furano Town. The maximum amount of redemption is 1,000 yen each time, up to 5,000 yen during the period. Yokote City, Akita Prefecture (January 1-31, 2023) Up to 20% of…
Hawaii Local: 2022 Hawaii’s Local Beers in a Nutshell! 10 Craft Beers for Home Drinking
Coconut Hiwa Porter (Maui Brewing Company) Fridays in Hawaii are special, with “Happy Aloha Friday!” being shouted from the morning on TV news programs and everywhere else. Everyone is excited for the weekend. Work emails are also sent on Friday afternoons, and there are no replies at ……. One of the small pleasures of these…
Local Souvenir Selection] “Kameju Dorayaki” and “Matcha Ankoju” are Asakusa souvenirs.
For the last issue of “Local Souvenir Selection” in 2022, we introduce a popular product from Asakusa, a downtown area of Tokyo. Asakusa’s Nakamise shopping street and nearby restaurants have reopened for regular business, and for the first time in about three years, the area is bustling with tourists again. When you visit Asakusa for…