Harajuku I Point 1. Huge array of “Meet The New JAPAN Campaign

Point 1. Huge array of “Meet The New JAPAN Campaign in TOKYO” events set for the Tokyo area!
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Tokyo Fan Week @ Omotesando/Harajuku
February 1‐28
‐ Free Wi‐Fi available for visitors from overseas ‐ Special discounts and offers for overseas visitors
‐ “Stamp rally” around the area ‐ Various guided tours of the area; themes include: architecture, fashionista, anime /manga/pop culture, Omotesando history, etc.
‐ Japanese cultural activities, including kimono tryout and origami
‐ Multi‐language area maps, dedicated tourist information desk ‐ Welcome party and fashion show Welcome party and fashion show
‐ Welcome flag and banner
Harajuku Omotenashi Week March 18‐24
‐ Guided tours and fashion‐related activities at popular Harajuku fashion stores ‐ Gatherings and treasure hunts where you can experience the Harajuku nightlife
experience the Harajuku nightlife
Entertainment City Shibuya
Crossing Fes
March 1‐24
‐ Discounts and other special offers, and contests relating to art, fashion, culture, food at venues including Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs Tokyu Department Store flagship
Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs, Tokyu Department Store flagship store, Tokyu Toyoko store, and Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu ‐ MJ original “girl power” triangle ticket tour
Dream “Ai” Land Odaiba
February 1 to March 10
‐ Discounts and other special offers at participating venues, including Decks Tokyo Beach, Aqua City Odaiba, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, VenusFort, Ooedo Onsen Monogatari, Hotel Nikko Tokyo, Hotel Grand Pacific Le Daiba, Miraikan, and Tokyo Kisen
‐ Love‐themed events and chocolate gifts between Valentine’s Day and White Day
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New old, Old New Asakusa
February 1 to March 31
February 1 to March 31
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‐ New “Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa tour” for foreign visitors now on sale
‐ Try your hand at traditional Edo arts and crafts (February 1‐11)
Yokocho Week
January 15 to March 31
January 15 to March 31
‐ Social events where overseas visitors can experience nightlife at Yokocho (food alley), with special offers and menus at around 20 participating establishments
Asakusa
Ginza
Yurakucho
Some of the events listed above are still being finalized and may be changed without prior notice. Point 2. Packed schedule of events set to run for 18 weeks in Tokyo and Kansai!
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An opening ceremony will be held at Tokyo Skytree Town to commemorate the start of the campaign! The Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency will be there and our special supporter, Miss Japan, will make an appearance! Free coffee for our overseas guests there on the day!
Dream “Ai” Land ODAIBA: Special Date
February 10 (Sun)
Pro Go on a date at popular romantic spots! photographer The ”Sweet Plan” – heart‐throbbing photo gift!
excitement!
Go on a date around some romantic venues! A professional photographer while be there to capture some gorgeous photographs of the two of you together!
some gorgeous photographs of the two of you together!
Of course you get to keep the photo as a memento! Impressive scale! Join in the tea ceremony with 100 visitors from abroad!
Meet the CHADO, Meet the New JAPAN – Peacefulness –
March 17 (Sun)
Tokyo Midtown
Experience the profound depth of the tea Experience
the profound depth of the tea
ceremony, the pride of Japan!
100 people can try the chado, or tea ceremony, which is ordinarily a challenge to get an entry to! Harajuku Kawaii Fashion experience
March 18 (Mon) to March 24 (Sun)
Dream*Station JOL Harajuku Want to try on some Harajuku fashions and take a stroll around town? Then this Harajuku fashion
a stroll around town? Then this Harajuku fashion experience is for you! Experience the world‐
famous Harajuku Kawaii fashion! Some of the events listed above are still being finalized and may be changed without prior notice. Point 2. Packed schedule of events set to run for 18 weeks in Tokyo and Kansai! (Events to be held in the Tokyo area)
Meet The New JAPAN Campaign 2013 in TOKYO – Opening Event
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Date and venue: February 1 (Fri) @ Tokyo Skytree Town
The Meet The New JAPAN Campaign 2013 in TOKYO is about to get underway!
Meet The New JAPAN Campaign 2013 in TOKYO – Welcome to Tokyo!!
Date and venue: February 2 (Sat) @ Haneda Airport
The start of the Meet The New JAPAN Campaign 2013 in TOKYO! Miss Japan will be there to greet you at Haneda Airport! Tokyo style “Setsubun”
Tokyo‐style
Setsubun tour
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Date and venue: February 3 (Sun) @ Takahata Fudoson Kongoji Temple
Enjoy special participation in the huge annual bean‐throwing ritual held at Takahata Fudoson Kongoji Temple and try ehomaki rolls! Dream “Ai” Land Odaiba Special Date
Date and venue: February 10 (Sun) @ popular spots for couples
Go on a date around some romantic venues! Receive a free photograph of the two of you together taken by a professional photographer!
the two of you together taken by a professional photographer!
Plum blossom‐packed “Ume” tour – feel the coming of spring Date and venue: February 17 (Sun) @ Yushima Tenjin Shrine
The blooming of the Ume (plum) blossoms heralds the coming of spring in Japan, and these blooms are the theme of the “Ume” tour. From a traditional festival to the plum liqueur, a favorite with Japanese women, this tour will stimulate the five senses.
Tokyo “Ginbura”
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Date and venue: February 23 (Sat) @ the prime spots in Ginza Come and explore Ginza – where there’s always more to see and do – with the MJ supporters! Experience Ginza as you’ve never seen it before! Hinamatsuri” – Japanese Girl’s Day
Date and venues: March 3 (Sun)
1. Sumida River (Near the Azumabashi water terrace) 2. Kyugetsu Doll Institute
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Our special program will let you share in the fun!
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Special Day
Date and venue: March 10 (Sat) @ DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
Special event for overseas visitors at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, the new place to be in Odaiba!
Meet the CHADO, Meet the New JAPAN –
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Date and venue: March 11 (Sun) @ Tokyo Midtown Experience the profound depth of the tea ceremony, the pride of Japan! Harajuku Omotenashi Week “Harajuku Kawaii” Fashion Experience Date and venue: March 18 (Mon) to March 24 (Sun) @ Dream*Station JOL Harajuku Want to try on some Harajuku fashions and take a stroll around town? Then this Harajuku fashion experience is for you! The “O‐hanami” – Japanese Spring Party
Date and venue: March 31 (Sun) @ Sumida Park
O‐hanami! The joy of spring, long revered by the Japanese. Sit down under the cherry blossoms and enjoy the party! Some of the events listed above are still being finalized and may be changed without prior notice. 予告！
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Tokyo and Kansai! (Events to be held in the Kansai area)
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The event‐packed 18‐week schedule gets underway with a Xmas season event starting December 22!
Spend Xmas at Osaka Castle
December 22‐24, 9:00‐17:00
Experience how it feels to wear a suit of armor at the
Experience how it feels to wear a suit of armor at the activity corner on the 2nd floor of the castle tower.
Activity corner where you can try on a suit of armor (JPY 300 per time). Present your passport to receive a novelty gift. New Year’s event “Complimentary Amazake”
January 2‐3, 9:30‐16:00
Spend New Year’s at the meeting rooms on the 2nd
floor of the castle tower! Take a sip of amazake (sweet sake) and warm up both body and spirit!! (Free; first come, first served) Present your passport to receive a novelty gift. Try on a suit of armor with Osaka Castle as your background!
January 11, 10:00‐15:00 Experience how it feels to wear a suit of armor at the activity corner in the castle bailey (honmaru) in front of Osaka Castle’s tower.
Ordinarily, the suit of armor experience is only available on the 2nd floor of the castle tower. On this occasion, visitors will be able to try on the armor at the front of the castle. With the castle behind you, you’ll truly feel like a samurai warrior. (JPY 300 per time) Present your passport to receive a novelty gift. Special greeting by mascot
a novelty gift. Special greeting by mascot character! Osaka Pro Wrestling and Commemorative Photographs December to January (Check homepage for actual dates)
Commemorative photos with the wrestlers after the bouts at NASCI Hall Umeda, Osaka
After the bouts, those who wish to have their photo taken with the wrestlers. Why not get a photo of yourself with one of the masked wrestlers? Some of the events listed above are still being finalized and may be changed without prior notice. Point 3. Program kicks off in the Kansai Area with the massive “Kansai Mega Sale” launch event at Kansai Airport on December 1! Kansai International Airport
December 1 (Sat), 12:00‐13:30
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with Miss Japan!
Nipponbashi‐suji shopping precinct (Denden Town) December 1‐2 (Sat‐Sun), 13:30‐16:00 (
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Many store customers, people walking by, and of course tourists from overseas took the time to stop and have a chat with the students from abroad.
Point 4. More than 800 “Authorized MJ Tours“ created and selling well overseas!
(A selection of the tours available)
Meet The New JAPAN Campaign 2013
tour programs from around the world.
Pacific Travel Service
http://www.pac‐group.net/
Ta Hsin Tour
http://www tahsintour com tw/
http://www.tahsintour.com.tw/
Friendship Tour
http://www.ftstour.com.tw
Best Tour
http://www.besttour.com.tw/web/major.asp
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Star Travel
http://www.startravel.com.tw/
Richmond Tours
http://www.travel4u.com.tw/
Web Tour
http://www.webtour.com
Naeil World Tour
http://www.naeiltour.co.kr/
Interpark Tour
http://tour interpark com/
http://tour.interpark.com/
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The Full MJ: Disneyland, Yokohama, Asakusa Skytree full tour (Tokyo) Taoyuan – Narita (5 days) y
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5‐day tour: Tokyo style, Skytree, hot spring, gourmet dining (Tokyo) Taipei – Narita (5 days) 5‐days tour of Izu, Yokohama and Daiba
(Tokyo) Taoyuan – Narita (5 days) MJ Enjoy Tokyo
(Tokyo) Taipei – Narita (5 days) MJ Daiba Highlights and free time!
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Tokyo Now! Best of MJ free itinerary! (Tokyo) SongShan or Taoyuan – Haneda or Narita (5 days) 100 sights Kanto & Tokyo, Asakusa, Karuizawa, Hakone and Daiba
(Tokyo) SongShan or Taoyuan – Haneda or Narita (5 days)
(5 days) ★MEET THE NEW JAPAN★
Shopping Heaven
(Tokyo) Incheon – Narita (5 days), free itinerary, (3 days) (JL) South
Korean agents
MJ Highlights: Tokyo, Odaiba Kumukagi (Tokyo) Incheon – Narita (5 days), free itinerary, (3 days) (JL) Perfect MJ: Fly‐by‐Night Tokyo; 2 nights, 4 days , “Go, Go, Go!”
(Tokyo) Incheon – Narita (5 days) WWPKG
http://www.wwpkg.com.hk/
Hong Thai
Hong Thai
http://www.hongthai.com/
Wing On Travel
http://www.wingontravel.com/
Hong Kong
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Perfect MJ: Honshu, Osaka, Kyoto, aquarium, Tokyo Shinkansen, 7‐day tour with 2 nights at an hot spring (Osaka/Tokyo) Hong Kong – Osaka / Tokyo – Hong Kong (7 days) The Best of MJ: 5‐day tour of Tokyo, Mt Fuji
(Tokyo) Hong Kong – Tokyo (5 days)
All Tokyo: 5‐day tour of Tokyo (Spring only)
(Tokyo) Hong Kong – Tokyo (5 days)
Some of the tours listed above are still being finalized and may be changed without prior notice.