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Japan Is Shrouded in Mystique and Ancient History, and the Perfect Way to Unravel This Enigma Is by Exploring Its Landscape Gardens
Japan is shrouded in mystique and ancient history, and the perfect way to unravel this enigma is by exploring its landscape gardens. Their basic design is based on capturing the grace and beauty of nature and bringing it into daily life. As simplistic as this may sound, the true magnificence of Japanese gardens is profound. They create soulful, refined and elegant spaces, a humbleness surrounded by nature. Landscape gardening has been an art form in Japan for centuries. Their designs can be put into three distinctive groups, namely hill gardens, dry gardens and tea gardens and can include everything from courtyards to streams and basic, austere spaces to lush, tropical environments. Some are highly groomed, while others look almost wild. The general landscaping theme is based on the principle of minimalist simplicity, including understated contrasts in hues and textures of green, and a near flawless harmony with the elements. This accord is attained through repetition and a semblance of balance. Japanese gardens generally follow several basic design principles: they are hugely reduced in scale, they are enclosed, the angle of view is crucial, they borrow scenery, and they hold balance and symbolism. Most Japanese gardens endeavor to duplicate the environment in miniature. The Japanese garden is a work of living art and a reflection of the Japanese spirit. Nothing is left to chance; every living thing in a garden exists for a reason and stands as a symbol for something else in Japanese culture. A simple garden walkway could reveal to us a part of the richness of Japanese history or its metaphorical significance. -
Ishikawa Access Map Kanazawa City Center
Golf Courses KANAZAWA CITY CENTER MAP A great number of scenic golf courses exist in Ishikawa, taking advantage of the many magnificent natural landscapes. Imagine golfing on top of a hill in Noto with shots seemingly descending down to the Sea of Japan, or at the foot of Mt. Hakusan where golfers dauntlessly shoot towars the massive mountainous background. Ishikawa of- 15 16 fers you a unique opportunity to not just play golf, but be one with nature as well! HEGURAJIMA Island The Country Club Noto Kanazawa Links Golf Club ❶● ⓭● 17 14 0768-52-3131 076-237-2222 http://www.cc-noto.co.jp/ Hotel Kanazawa ⓮● Kanazawa 6 ❷● Notojima Golf and Central Country Club 18 Asanogawa Country Club 076-251-0011 River Wajima 0767-85-2311 Kanazawa Kobo-Nagaya Senmaida Rice http://www.notojima-golf.jp/ ● Hakusan Country Club Hyakuban-gai 0761-51-4181 Shopping Mall Terrece http://www.incl.ne.jp/golf/haku/haku1.html ❸● Tokinodai Country Club 13 Suzuyaki Museum 0767-27-1121 4 of Art http://www.tokinodai.co.jp/ ● Kaga Huyo Country Club Wajima 0761-65-2020 2 12 Onsen ❹● Wakura Golf Club 3 0767-52-2580 ● Twin Fields Golf Club 2 Suzu 0761-47-4500 7 Mitsuke-jima http://www.wakuragolfclub.co.jp/ 1 5 Onsen http://www.twin-fields.com/ Hotel Nikko 19 Island ❺● Noto Golf Club Ishikawa Wajima Urushi 0767-32-1212 ● Komatsu Country Club ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Museum of Art http://www.daiwaresort.co.jp/noto-gc/ 0761-43-3030 5 NANATSUJIMA ❻● Chirihama Country Club ● Komatsu Public Golf Course Island 0767-28-4411 0761-65-2277 10 ❼● Noto Country Club ● Kaga Country Club 0767-28-3155 -
Enclosed Coastal Seas in the World
Enclosed Coastal Seas in the World - Current Status & New Direction - International EMECS Center No.No.1 1 Prof. Osamu Matsuda The Seto Inland Sea (Professor Emeritus, Hiroshima University, Japan) A Profile of Nature’s Kaleidoscope The Seto Inland Sea is surrounded by the Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, and is located roughly in the middle of the islands that constitute the nation’s territory. Almost 1,000 large and small islands, with their intricate coastlines amounting to some 7,230km in length, form the beautiful, distinct scenery of the region. A total of 643 different river water sources feed the Sea from the surrounding mountainous watershed , with fifty billion cubic meters flowing into the Sea each year. The region has a mild temperate climate and relatively little rainfall throughout the year compared to other regions of Japan. Typically, the average temperature is 15 ~ 16°C, with The Seto Inland Sea and its watershed area rainfall of 1,000 ~ 1,900mm. 1. Major enclosed coastal seas around population of 127 million. These people are crowded Japan into an area of 47,000km2 – a mere 12% of the entire land area of Japan (380,000km2). The Japanese Archipelago is composed of four major In terms of its working resources, climate and islands - Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, geographical features, the Seto Inland Sea is suitable as accompanied by numerous smaller islands, forming an a location for heavy and chemical industries, intricate topography. In other words, there are many particularly steel and petrochemicals, and the region “enclosed coastal seas”, combined with inlets and played a leading role in Japan’s period of explosive bays. -
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32 33 Katsuragi Katsuragi Relax in an onsen hot spring and enjoy time in Katsuragi! Fresh vegetables, etc. at low prices! ➊ ➋ ➌ #060 #061 ➊Indoor hot springs constantly draw abundant hot water from four source springs. The fifth source spring that is used for the large daiyokujo hot spring is sea water Kaki no Chaya Road Station Kinokawa Manyo no Sato from tens of thousands of years ago called fossil salt water. ➋A guest room in its Locally-grown fresh vegetables and fruits are available at A road station along National Route 24. Its local produce lodging Happu Bekkan. Each room has a private outdoor hot spring rotenburo. affordable prices. You can get local info from shop keepers store offers locally-grown vegetables, etc. at discounted ➌Rotenburo allows you to enjoy the scent of seasons. while chatting at the cafe section. prices. The very popular kakinoha-zushi is available at #058 ❖612-1 Nishiiburi, Katsuragi-cho ☎0736-22-7024 Mahoroba on the second floor. 9:00 - 17:00 Closed: Wed ❖487-2 Kubo, Katsuragi-cho ☎0736-22-0055 Katsuragi Onsen Happuno-Yu MAP/P62.A-7 8:30~18:00 (Summer) 8:30~17:00 (Winter) Closed: None This hot spring facility offers quintessential Japanese style MAP/P62.D-2 indoor and outdoor roten hot springs, accommodating both day use and overnight guests. Its restaurant featuring locally- produced ingredients is also very popular. It makes a great base location to tour around the Katsuragi area. ❖702 Saya, Katsuragi-cho ☎0736-23-1126 10:00 - 22:00 (Last check-in at 21:00) Closed: None MAP/P62.C-3 Trips are for hot springs and gourmet meals! Hit the green in Katsuragi! #062 #063 #059 Road Station Katsuragi Nishi Katsuragi Chamber of Commerce Kiikogen Golf Club A road station located at inbound PA on Keinawa Expressway. -
Towards Utilization of Search Keyword Advertising
A Study on Utilizing Mobile Phone Users’ Location Data in Tourism Masahide Yamamoto Faculty of Foreign Studies Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan Tel: +81-52-678-4080 Ext . 2760, E-mail: [email protected] Abstract. In recent years, so-called “big data” have been attracting the attention of companies and researchers. For example, convenience stores now can quickly predict sales of new products from the enormous amounts of information collected by cash register terminals and thereby optimize their purchases and inventories. Several governments and researchers have implemented such mechanisms in tourism. This study aims to identify the number of visitors of each period and their characteristics based on the location data of mobile phone users collected by the mobile phone company. The study sites of this survey are tourist destinations in Ishikawa Prefecture and Toyama city, including Kanazawa city, which became nationally popular after the Hokuriku Shinkansen opened in 2015. The opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen brought more visitors to many areas. However, it also led to fewer visitors in some areas. The positive effect was remarkable in Kanazawa. Keywords: Mobile phone, Location data, Tourism 1. INTRODUCTION 2. METHOD In Japan, many people have struggled to promote tourism in their regions to vitalize their local economies. This study used “MOBILE KUUKAN TOUKEI™” The low-cost carriers have boosted competition in the (mobile spatial statistics) provided by NTT DoCoMo, Inc. transportation industry, and domestic transportation costs and DoCoMo Insight Marketing, Inc. to collect the location have declined in several regions. Therefore, tourism is data of mobile phone users in order to count the number of likely to become increasingly important to local economies. -
Umekita Second Zone (Tentative Name) Development Project” New Area with Approx
Construction Begins for “Umekita Second Zone (Tentative Name) Development Project” New Area with approx. 45,000m2 of urban park space to be created in front of Osaka Station TOKYO, Japan ‐ December 21, 2020 ‐ The joint venture of nine companies*1 (“JV9”) serving as the developers for the Umekita Second Zone led by MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD., after being selected as developers through the “Umekita Second Zone Development Project Recruitment” effort implemented in December 2017 by the Urban Renaissance Agency (“UR”), collaborated with the UR, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and other entities on the “Umekita Second Zone (Tentative Name) Development Project” (“the project”) to formulate a plan for said project, and it announced that construction has begun (see attached for plan details). In addition, the official website for the project went live today, and new information will be released when deemed necessary. JV9 aims to achieve a new urban model for Osaka that incorporates the concepts of the new normal/next normal, Society 5.0, SDGs, and so on based on the philosophy inherent in the urban development policy for a “base for fusing “midori”*2 and “innovation” that was formulated by the Osaka Station Area/Nakanoshima and Midosuji Area Urban Renaissance Emergency Development Council. Based on the plan concept, JV9 will continue to promote this project in collaboration with the public and private sectors. Panoramic view of Umekita Second Zone (Concept image for completed project) ■ Plan Concept Creation of “Osaka MIDORI LIFE” JV9 will go beyond the traditional paradigm for urban development to contribute to the creation of a society that accepts diversity, including that of nationality, age, gender, and disability, where people share their wisdom and each person can feel an improvement in their QOL (quality of life). -
JAPAN's MOST SPECTACULAR NATIONAL PARKS When You Think
JAPAN’S MOST SPECTACULAR NATIONAL PARKS When you think of Japan it is often the gigantic megacity of Tokyo that springs to mind along with its bustling technology fuelled society that is so impressive for its ingenuity and innovation. Another well-known image and indeed symbol of Japan is the iconic Mt.Fuji that beautifully rises gracefully towards the heavens. In any case, in comparison with the wide variety of attractions on show, Japan’s national parks often fall somewhat under the radar of visitors to its shores. Natural wonders abound however and the plethora of incredible sights will leave you astounded at the scenic beauty before your eyes. Whether you enjoy secret shrines, natural hot springs, towering peaks, or colorful spring blooms, there's a lot to take in when you visit Japan's national parks. The country’s national park system was first established in 1931, and today, it has 34 distinct preserves, each one offering something unique, compelling, and generally free for all to visit without the need for permits. And while you could spend a lifetime exploring all of the splendidly whimsical islands and cities, we suggest you start with this list. Akan-Mashu National Park is located in eastern Hokkaido. The park is well known for its three beautiful lakes: Lake Akan, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo. Lake Mashu is of particular fame. Although often covered by mysterious fog, its waters are some of the clearest in the world. The Park is composed of two separate parts. The smaller, western portion contains Lake Akan with the lakeside hot spring resort of Akanko Onsen. -
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Keihan Group's Long-Term Strategic Concept
Keihan Group’s Long-Term Strategic Concept May 9, 2018 Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd. Table of Contents 01 Reflections on the past 2 03 Long-term management strategy (until FY2027) Reflecting on the previous management vision 3 Reflecting on the previous medium-term management plan “Bravely Pursuing Creation” 5 Medium-term management plan (FY2019–2021) 12 Long-term management strategy Overview 13 02 Update of the management vision 7 Main strategies 14 Preparations for the management vision 19 Changes in the business environment Image 20 considered important by the Keihan Group 8 New management vision 9 Medium-term management plan Business strategies 21 Initiatives toward realization of the new Idea of fund usage 30 management vision 10 Shareholder return policy, capital policy 32 Overall structure of the Keihan Group’s Quantitative target 33 long-term strategic concept 11 Medium-term management plan Income plan, segment information 34 Contribution to the achievement of SDGs 35 1 01 Reflections on the past 2 Reflecting on the previous management vision Overview of the previous vision “Our Challenge to Keihan as First Choice” With the aim of becoming a “large and [Background of establishment of the vision] successful company” , we aggressively The Keihan Group’s management vision “Our Challenge expanded business mainly in the real estate, to Keihan as First Choice” was established in 2006 with retail distribution and hotel businesses. the aim of transitioning from a “successful company” to a “large and successful company” , with an eye toward FY2021. [Basic policy] We established a resilient management “To create a Keihan Group worthy of being chosen by foundation through management reforms, despite more customers, with a mission of supporting and events that had a significant effect on our initial enriching people’s lives.” growth strategy, namely the financial crisis in 2008 and the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. -
Hoshino Resorts' New City Tourism Hotel in Shin-Imamiya, Osaka
Hoshino Resorts Press Release Hoshino Resorts’ New City Tourism Hotel in Shin-Imamiya, Osaka A location to fully experience the potential of Osaka Hoshino Resorts (Location: Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. CEO: Yoshiharu Hoshino) will be targeting urban tourists with the opening in 2022 of a large-scale city tourist hotel in front of Shin-Imamiya station in Osaka. The planned development is located in front of Shin-Imamiya station and close to Shinsekai, which is an area with high tourism potential as it is heavily influenced by charm and playfulness of Osaka. The location is within walking distance of symbolic destination of Osaka such as Tsutenkaku and the Shinsekai area, making it an attractive location for tourists who enjoy urban sightseeing. The site is next to Shin-Imamiya station on the Nankai Electric Railway and JR Osaka Loop Line, providing a direct access from the Kansai International Airport. It is also connected to the Dobutsuen-mae station on the Midosuji and Sakaisuji subway lines. The planned construction site is about 14,000 square meters and faces the platform of Shin-Imamiya station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. The creation of a green area integrated with the hotel building will make the hotel attractive to travelers and, at the same time, will create a landscape that will give commuters coming and going at Shin-Imamiya station a sense of greenery within the city. The hotel is designed to allow tourists to get more enjoyment out of sightseeing in Osaka and its surroundings. A plan for a public area will be available to include services that give a sense of Osaka's history and local culture, such as restaurants and cafeterias where guests can experience Osaka's famous food culture, public baths to ease away the stress and tiredness of traveling, amusement facilities, and venues that will host events aimed at hotel guests, such as seasonal entertainment and public viewing of different events. -
Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd
Corporate Report 2020 If you have any questions or comments about this report, please contact: SDGs Management & Promotion Department Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Secretariat of the Environmental Measures Promotion Committee) 2-1-41 Shikitsu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-8503, JAPAN Tel : 06-6631-6300 Fax : 06-6632-6257 URL : http://www.nankai.co.jp/ Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Composition ratio of operating revenue by segment (Fiscal 2019) Note: The composition ratio is the ratio of operating revenues including transactions between segments. Corporate profile Corporate Outline As of March 31, 2020 Shiomi- Namba bashi Ebisucho Company Name: Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Tennoji Station Established: December 27, 1885 District Hankai Head Ofce: 2-1-41 Shikitsu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Tramway Osaka, 556-8503, JAPAN Sakai Website: http://www.nankai.co.jp/ Hamadera Paid-in Capital: ¥72,983,654,121 Ekimae Nakamozu Operating Revenue: ¥104.508 billion (head corporation) ¥228.015 billion (consolidated) No. of Shareholders: 52,850 Takashinohama Transportation Business Sembokukosoku % No. of Employees: 2,639 (head corporation) line 37 companies 38.2 9,205 (all group companies) Railways, rail track management, buses, ocean Managed track: 154.8 km freight, cargo transportation, Izumi Chuo train maintenance Kansai Airport Rolling Stock: 696 Kishiwada Misakikoen Tanagawa Hashimoto Osaka Kada Wakayama Gokuraku- Wakayamashi bashi Wakayamako Koyasan % Real Estate Business 16.4 Corporate Philosophy 4 companies With wisdom and dynamism, forging -
Umekita Second Zone (Tentative Name) Development Project Begins
Umekita Second Zone (Tentative Name) Development Project Begins TOKYO, Japan ‐ March 25, 2020 ‐ The joint venture of nine companies (“JV9”), led by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., that have been selected to develop the Second Zone in the Umekita Area, announced that their urban planning proposal for the tentatively named Umekita Second Zone Development Project was carefully discussed by the Osaka City City Planning Council today. The proposal is now expected to be confirmed. The project is founded on an urban development philosophy of fusing “midori”—open green space that is easily accessible to everyone—and “innovation.” Leveraging its previous development track record with Grand Front Osaka, the advance development zone project, JV9 will engage in urban development in Umekita that will provide an example to Osaka, to the entire Kansai region, and to the world. Rendering of the completed Umekita Second Zone The image is based on data accurate as of May 2018, and is subject to change ■ 1. Local Access One of the most accessible locations in Osaka ・ Served by seven different stations on 13 different train lines, including JR Osaka Station, Umekita Second Zone boasts outstanding accessibility from the entire Kansai region. It is also within easy reach of domestic and international gateways such as Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Shin‐Osaka Station; as such, on the back of growing numbers of inbound visitors and further regional development and revitalization, it is likely to attract increasing attention both at home and overseas. Plans for a new station that will become a regional hub ・ West Japan Railway Company is planning to open Umekita (Osaka) Underground Station in spring 2023.