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Asiatic Black Bear Conservation Study & Watching Tour Now Available in Karuizawa
A first for Japan, visitors to the centre are now able to learn about Asiatic black bears through an exclusive visit to the bears' habitat area. -
Sustainability & Public Reporting (Travelife)
As part of our promise to operate more sustainably and provide the best possible service to our clients, we are sharing public reports relating to our sustainability commitments. This initial report shows those criteria we have committed to meet and report on to Travelife – a leading certification initiative for tourism companies. The criteria under […] -
Dancing For 3 Days and 3 Nights in Yatsuo
Held annually over the first three days of September, the Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is a lively event known for its elegant traditional dances. -
Asia’s First Adventure Travel World Summit to be Held in Japan
Scheduled to be held online from 20-24 September 2021 in Hokkaido, the summit focuses on Japan’s wild island of Hokkaido and explores adventure travel’s role in maintaining harmony with nature. -
Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Gets Set to Take Place
The Olympics are scheduled to take place between 23 July and 8 August, while the Paralympics will be held between 24 August and 5 September -
Japan’s Southern Islands Recommended for UNESCO World Heritage Status
A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended the registration of Amami Oshima and other southwestern islands in Japan as natural assets on the UNESCO World Heritage list. -
Learning Resilience from the Locals of Tōhoku
Destination Asia Japan is currently working with Kataribe guides to develop two new products in Tōhoku to share stories and show how locals live in harmony with nature. -
Watch Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Spring to Life with a 360 Virtual Tour
To facilitate virtual hanami, the Japanese weather channel Weather News has released a variety of 360-degree videos for online users to virtually experience the flowers in full bloom. -
Praying for Children’s Happiness on Hinamatsuri
Also known as 'Girls' Day,' Hinamatsuri is a special day for families to celebrate their young daughters, praying for their success and happiness. -
Travelife Partner Sustainability Award Received by Destination Asia Japan
Destination Asia Japan has received the Travelife Partner award and is now one of just four companies in Japan to have reached the Travelife Partner-level status. -
Amami Oshima to be Renominated as Natural Heritage Site Candidate
Following the recent news of UNESCO World Heritage Committee talks to be held in China in 2021, the Japanese island of Amami Oshima is to be renominated as a natural heritage site candidate. -
Destination Japan Introduces New Responsible Products along Kunisaki Peninsula
Situated in northern Oita Prefecture and facing the Seto Inland Sea, the Kunisaki Peninsula is the perfect destination for getting off the beaten track and exploring a sustainable ecosystem maintained from generation to generation. The 135 km Kunisaki-Hanto Minemichi Long Trail has been a sacred path for ascetic monks since the first temple was founded […]