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The prefecture itself is an economic powerhouse, with an economy comparable to Hong Kong’s. unique venues ©Disney ©Disney/Pixar Unique venues for a group Zen meditation at fruit picking moonlight helicopter tokyo disney resort function or cocktail party naritasan Many farms in Chiba cruise over tokyo You can have fun, stay, include an airplane hangar, a small island or the retired How about experienc- offer fruit picking Nothing compares to dine, shop and much Antarctic research expedition ing heavenly peace opportunities to seeing the glittering more at Tokyo Disney ship Shirase. Japanese-style at visitors. Strawberries, city lights of Tokyo resort. You’ll find two one of Japan’s largest blueberries, pears, from the sky in the theme parks, unique and oldest temple grapes and loquats evening. Get a bird’s dining, a variety of grounds? Groups can can be enjoyed for a eye view over the shops and accommo- access arrange for a class at fee. The time of the greater Tokyo area un- dations including the Narita International Airport, the main gateway Naritasan Shinshoji year in which a par- Disney Hotels. Come to Japan, is located in Narita city in Chiba der a starry sky — an Temple, amid a sur- ticular fruit is available experience only a very stay at Tokyo Disney Prefecture. This means almost all attractions in rounding reminiscent depends on the loca- special few have had resort, and experi- Chiba are accessible immediately upon arrival of the Edo period. Or tion and the weather. the privilege to enjoy ence a multitude of fun without additional travel. With Tokyo less than drop in during one of Generally, fruit picking while visiting Japan. and excitement in this an hour away and easy accessibility to all major the many traditional is available year-round Some call it a “stroll in place where dreams cities in Japan, Chiba is a fitting first stop for an celebrations taking in Chiba and overseas the sky”! come true. extraordinary journey of discovery. place throughout the visitors are always im- http://www.tokyodisneyre- http://www.excel-air.com/ local contact years. pressed by the quality english/ sort.jp/en/about/index. www.naritasan.or.jp/ of Japanese fruits. html Chiba Convention Bureau english/index.html Yumi Yasuda E: [email protected] T: +81-43-297-2752 www.ccb.or.jp/e/ I II TTGmice1502JTA6ppF.indd 2 1/13/15 10:39:51 AM INSPIRING THE BEST TTGmice advertorial EAU day 2 tokyo 東京 BUr rS Glorious food Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo The number one city in the world for global travellers EAU Tokyo has more than according to TripAdvisor World City Survey is synonymous 100,000 restaurants BUr with a steadfast focus on quality. The drive for excellence and the most Michel- rS ENTION & vISITO lin stars in the world. v has propelled this high-achieving city to the forefront of Everything from a CON innovation, art and culture. bowl of hot steaming ramen to the finest ENTION & vISITO OKYO v r JAPAN : T make sushi sushi is prepared There is no better CON CENTE with great artistry. INSPIRING THE BEST HOTO P place to learn sushi- Freshness, quality OKYO making than in Japan. : T : TAIKO and presentation are Design a team-building hallmarks of Japan’s HOTO P HOTO activity around it and P culinary tradition and enjoy the results made it’s no wonder that with fresh ingredients traditional Japanese and great camaraderie. cuisine or “Washoku” www. businesseventsto- has been added to kyo.org/social-programs- UNESCO’s Intangible cultural-events/ Cultural Heritage list. EAU BUr incentive scHemes for planners rS If you are considering Tokyo for corporate taiko drummers – Glamorous shopping meetings or incentive tours and expect to all for one at Ginza book at least 100 visitor nights, you can Japanese-style team- One of the world’s take advantage of the special privilege building that is also most elegant shopping ENTION & vISITO programmes from the Tokyo Convention & a fun exercise, Taiko districts, Ginza is lined v visitors Bureau. drumming requires with grand depart- CON www.businesseventstokyo.org/special-offer-for- precise individual mental stores, famous corporate-events/ OKYO actions to produce a restaurants, stylish : T powerful distinctive cafés, modern galleries HOTO beat. Be impressed by and chic lifestyle bou- P access the amazing results tiques. Here, beautiful Tokyo’s two international airports at Narita and when everybody presentation, great Haneda are served by major carriers from al- works in sync. A fitting service and exquisite most every capital city and major cities in Asia. experience in the land atmosphere elevate unique attraction where group har- shopping to an art and robot restaurant It’s technology, art and dining rolled into one local contact mony has produced a dazzling showcase of Tokyo Convention and visitors Bureau an admirable legacy of Japanese creativity. entertaining experience. At the robot restau- rant in Shinjuku, the fun-filled show features Hironobu Fujimura excellence. www.gotokyo.org/en/ E: [email protected] www. businesseventsto- tourists/areas/areamap/ dancers, robots, vivid lighting effects and 3 d ays in... heart-pounding music. T: +81-3-5579-2684 kyo.org/social-programs- ginza.html www.businesseventstokyo.org/ cultural-events/ Tokyo Bay area day 3 yokoHama 横浜 cHiBa > tokyo > yokoHama Cupnoodles Museum Bay and surrounded shops, shows, restau- The metropolis of Tokyo represents the cutting-edge of science, industry, art and gastronomy, by nature, this beloved rants, a marina and while neigbouring Yokohama and Chiba offer the perfect complement, blending history, tradition attraction features lovely gardens. not only exhilarating www.seaparadise.co.jp/ and recreation. This three-day itinerary captures some of Japan’s most iconic impressions. rides but also specialty english/ cupnoodles museum at the Kaikoh-an tea This museum was room on the 65th floor designed for children of Yokohama royal to enjoy the fun of dis- Park Hotel, located in covery and invention. Japan’s second tallest unique venue Through colourful dis- building—Yokohama yokohama minato mirai manyo club plays and interactive Landmark Tower. At the Minato Mirai waterfront area of Yoko- hama, this venue includes a banquet space programmes, visitors www.welcome.city.yoko- for up to 300 people and an outdoor spa with learn the creative hama.jp/eng/convention/ views of the bay and Yokohama’s signature thinking process of program/ Momofuku Ando, the ferris wheel. Guests can even choose to attend inventor of the world’s receptions in the casual “Yukata” kimonos. first instant noodles. www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/convention/ The best part: visitors receptions/ can make their own Cup Noodles by designing a cup and matching soups and access ingredients and bring Yokohama can be reached in 30 minutes by The first port in Japan to be opened it home as a souvenir. train or road from Metropolitan Tokyo. From It’s a favourite for Haneda Airport, it’s only 15 munites by taxi to foreigners and international trade visitors of all ages and or 24 minutes by limousine bus. From Narita in mid-19th century, Yokohama has groups are welcome. yokohama Airport, Yokohama can be reached in 90 www.cupnoodles-museum. Hakkeijima munites by limousine bus or train. since grown to become Japan’s jp/english sea paradise This is a new-genera- local contact second largest city. However, parts tea ceremony tion sea-theme amuse- Yokohama Convention & visitors Bureau of old Yokohama have been carefully Experience the ment park featuring Yuki Hori preserved, making modern Yokohama preparation and one of Japan’s top E: [email protected] presentation of aquariums. Located at T: +81-45-221-2111 a delightful blend of old and new. powdered green tea the tip of Yokohama www.yokohamajapan.com I II TTGmice1502JTA6ppF.indd 3 1/13/15 10:40:04 AM 2 d ays in... Sapporo Discover some of the tastiest foods and drinks in Japan in resource-rich Hokkaido. Its capital Sapporo is also the gateway to some of Mother Nature’s most impressive gifts – splendid fields of flowers, stunning mountain sceneries, cozy hot springs and breathtaking ski resorts. Hokkaido Shrine Sapporo city day 2 sapporo 札幌 sake brewery and especially lavender. Housui Winery There are many visitor Learn and taste sake, facilities too, such as the Japanese rice a lavender museum, King crab wine, at Kitanonishiki distillery, perfume Museum, where workshop, gallery, Hokkaido’s famous cafés and gift shops. Kitanonishiki brand of furano-shizenjuku.com/ sake was first made english.php in 1880. Hokkaido’s www.farm-tomita.co.jp/en/ Housui Winery is also noted for its fine teambuilding at wines made with local Historical village of day 1 sapporo 札幌 grapes. At the winery, Hokkaido guests can tour the Plan a group activity wine-making facility at the Historical vil- cherry blossom: the scenes at one and taste practically lage of Hokkaido, an Hokkaido shrine of the oldest and all of the wines sold.